Digestive Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Pancreatic amylase
A
Nutrient- carbohydrate
Site of Production- pancreas (acinar cells)
Site of function- duodenum
Function- hydrolyzes starch to maltose and dextrins
2
Q
Maltase
A
Nutrient- carbs
Site of Production- intestinal glands
Site of Function- duodenum
Function- hydrolyzes maltose to two glucose molecules
3
Q
Salivary amylase (ptyalin)
A
Nutrient- carbs
Site of Production- salivary glands
Site of Function- mouth
Function- hydrolysis starch to maltose and dextrins