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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.
Digestive System And Endocrine 1. The Digestive and Endocrine Systems 2. Following the Digestion of a Meal <ul><li> Functions of the Digestive System </li></ul><ul><li>Main function is to disassemble the food you eat into its component molecules s that it can be used as energy (ATP) by your body. </li></ul> 3. All of these organs work together to break down food into simpler compounds that can be absorbed by the body. 4. <ul><li>Steps of Digestion </li></ul><ul><li>1. System takes ingested food & begins moving it through the digestive tract. As food moves it breaks down mechanically and chemically </li></ul><ul><li>2.