What are the functions of the liver and pancreas in the human digestive system?
(N/A) $1$. The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine to emulsify fats, breaking them into smaller droplets for easier digestion.
$2$. The pancreas secretes pancreatic juice containing enzymes such as trypsin (for proteins), amylase (for carbohydrates), and lipase (for fats) into the small intestine to complete the digestion process.
$2$. The pancreas secretes pancreatic juice containing enzymes such as trypsin (for proteins), amylase (for carbohydrates), and lipase (for fats) into the small intestine to complete the digestion process.
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