What each enzyme or secretion does Flashcards

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What is pepsin secreted/produced by? Where is it present and active in? What nutrient does it act upon?

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  • The stomach.
  • Stomach, only active at low pH.
  • Protein.
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What is bile secreted/produced by? Where is it present and active in? What nutrient does it act upon?

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  • The liver.
  • Stored in gallbladder, active in the small intestine.
  • Fats
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What is amylase secreted/produced by? Where is it present and active in? What nutrient does it act upon?

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  • Salivary glands.
  • Mouth/Saliva.
  • Starch.
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What is HCl secreted/produced by? Where is it present and active in? What nutrient does it act upon?

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  • Stomach
  • Stomach
  • Provides the proper pH for pepsin.
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What is carbohydrase secreted/produced by? Where is it present and active in? What nutrient does it act upon?

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  • Pancreas
  • Small Intestine
  • Carbohydrates
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What is lipase secreted/produced by? Where is it present and active in? What nutrient does it act upon?

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  • Pancreas
  • Small Intestine
  • Fats
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What is protease secreted/produced by? Where is it present and active in? What nutrient does it act upon?

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Pancreas
Small Intestine
Proteins

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