13) the organ that synthesizes and releases the hormone insulin is the __________. \npancreas \ngallbladder…

13) the organ that synthesizes and releases the hormone insulin is the __________. \npancreas \ngallbladder \ncommon bile duct \nappendix \nliver \n14) the enzyme that begins the digestion of fat is __________. \nlipase \namylase \nprotease \nlactase

13) the organ that synthesizes and releases the hormone insulin is the __________. \npancreas \ngallbladder \ncommon bile duct \nappendix \nliver \n14) the enzyme that begins the digestion of fat is __________. \nlipase \namylase \nprotease \nlactase

Answer

Brief Explanations:

For question 13, the pancreas contains islet - cells that synthesize and release insulin to regulate blood - glucose levels. The other organs listed do not have this function. For question 14, lipase is the enzyme that breaks down fats (lipids) during digestion. Amylase digests carbohydrates, protease digests proteins, and lactase breaks down lactose.

Answer:

  1. Pancreas
  2. Lipase