Enzymes of the gut Flashcards
1
Q
what is the source of Amylase?
A
Salivary gland, Pancreas
2
Q
What is the source of pepsin?
A
Stomach wall
3
Q
what is the source of Trypsin?
A
Pancreas
4
Q
what is the source of Lipase?
A
pancreas
5
Q
What is the source of maltase?
A
wall of small intestine
6
Q
what is the source of peptidase?
A
wall of small intestine
7
Q
where does Amylase act?
A
mouth and small intestine
8
Q
Where does Pepsin act?
A
stomach
9
Q
where does trypsin act?
A
small intestine
10
Q
where does lipase act?
A
small intestine
11
Q
where does maltase act?
A
small intestine
12
Q
where does peptidase act?
A
small intestine
13
Q
what is Amylase and Maltase an example of?
A
carbohydrase
14
Q
What is Pepsin, trypsin and peptidase an example of
A
Protease
15
Q
what does amylase do?
A
it breaks down starch into maltose
