enzymes
where is amylase produced?
pancreas and salivary glands
what does amylase do?
breaks down complex carbohydrates, like starch, into simpler sugars like maltose and glucose.
where is trypsin made
Trypsin is primarily produced in the pancreas
what does trypsin do
breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids
where is lipase made
Lipase is primarily produced in the pancreas
what does lipase do
breaks down fats, specifically triglycerides, into smaller fatty acids and glycerol, which are then absorbed by the body
what is pepsinogen
an inactive precursor enzyme, secreted by the stomach's chief cells, that is converted into the active enzyme pepsin when exposed to stomach acid. Pepsin, in turn, plays a crucial role in protein digestion within the stomach.
what is nucleases
an enzyme that cleaves the chains of nucleotides in nucleic acids into smaller units.
what does nucleases work
works in pancreas and small intestines
what are peptidases
enzymes that break down proteins and peptides by cleaving the peptide bonds that link amino acids
what is protease
an enzyme which breaks down proteins and peptides.
where does protease work
Proteases in the stomach and pancreas break down proteins in food into smaller peptides and amino acids,
where do i find pepsin
primarily found in the stomach
what does gastrin do, where can i find it
a hormone produced in the stomach and upper small intestine
Its primary function is to stimulate the release of stomach acid (hydrochloric acid),
what are lacteals and what do they do
in the villi of the small intestine.
They are responsible for absorbing dietary fats and fat-soluble vitamins