Digestive Enzymes Flashcards

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Pancreatic amylase

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Nutrient- carbohydrate
Site of Production- pancreas (acinar cells)
Site of function- duodenum
Function- hydrolyzes starch to maltose and dextrins

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Maltase

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Nutrient- carbs
Site of Production- intestinal glands
Site of Function- duodenum
Function- hydrolyzes maltose to two glucose molecules

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Salivary amylase (ptyalin)

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Nutrient- carbs
Site of Production- salivary glands
Site of Function- mouth
Function- hydrolysis starch to maltose and dextrins

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