ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
DIGESTION IN HUMANS
Question
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What are the mix of enzymes added to the small intestine?
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Pancreatic Amylase
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Chyme
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Trypsin
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Lipase
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Amylase, maltase, and lactase in the mouth digest carbohydrates. Trypsin and lipase in the stomach digest protein. Bile emulsifies lipids in the small intestine.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lipases are digestive enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of fat (lipid, triglyceride) into free fatty acids (FFA) and monoglycerides, molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream [1].
Detailed explanation-3: -Pancreatic lipase, which is produced by the pancreas and released into the beginning of the small intestine (duodenum) to continue the digestion of fats.
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