Which of the following is not a function of the pancreas?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The pancreas does not secrete pepsin; this enzyme is produced by the stomach to digest proteins.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Polysaccharides, such as starch and cellulose, are complex carbohydrates that store energy or provide structural support.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the buccal cavity due to the action of salivary amylase, which breaks down starches into simpler sugars.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Assimilation involves the incorporation of absorbed nutrients into the cells for energy production or synthesis of new compounds.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Lipase hydrolyzes triglycerides into their component fatty acids and glycerol.