Enzymes of the gut Flashcards
what is the source of Amylase?
Salivary gland, Pancreas
What is the source of pepsin?
Stomach wall
what is the source of Trypsin?
Pancreas
what is the source of Lipase?
pancreas
What is the source of maltase?
wall of small intestine
what is the source of peptidase?
wall of small intestine
where does Amylase act?
mouth and small intestine
Where does Pepsin act?
stomach
where does trypsin act?
small intestine
where does lipase act?
small intestine
where does maltase act?
small intestine
where does peptidase act?
small intestine
what is Amylase and Maltase an example of?
carbohydrase
What is Pepsin, trypsin and peptidase an example of
Protease
what does amylase do?
it breaks down starch into maltose
what does pepsin do?
it breaks down proteins to peptides
what does peptidase do?
breaks down peptides into amino acids
