AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

DIGESTION IN HUMANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all the enzymes present in the pancreatic juice.
A
amylase
B
lipase
C
maltase
D
protease
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pancreatic acinar cell secretion results in three major categories of enzymes: Amylolytic, lipolytic and proteolytic enzymes which are capable of using carbohydrates, fats and proteins respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to the proteases, lipase and amylase, the pancreas produces a host of other digestive enzymes, including ribonuclease, deoxyribonuclease, gelatinase and elastase.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pancreatic proteolytic enzymes include trypsin, chymotrypsin and carboxypeptidase; these enzymes are secreted as zymogens, inactive precursors of the enzymes, and are activated in the lumen of the digestive canal.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are six FDA approved pancreatic enzymes, which are available by prescription only: Creon, Pancreaze, Zenpep, Ultresa, Viokace, and Pertzye.

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