Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Pancreatic ducts
What Pancreatic ducts means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Pancreatic ducts
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When blocked, digestive enzymes cannot reach the small intestine, so food is poorly digested and nutrients are absorbed less efficiently.
Topics that use Pancreatic ducts
- Topic 2: Genes and Health (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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