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Pancreas The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum, the first segment of the small intestine. These enzymes break down protein, fats, and carbohydrates. The pancreas also makes insulin, secreting it directly into the bloodstream. Insulin is the chief hormone for metabolizing sugar.
Stomach Function in Digestive System. Stomach carries out the physical and chemical digestion of food. When the muscles contract and relax periodically, it results in the physical digestion of the food. The other stomach function is the chemical breakdown of meal. The enzymes secreted by glands in the walls of stomach help in the chemical breakdown of dietary substances. However, the stomach is unable to digest all the classes of foods.