HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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organ
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enzyme
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands. It comprises a small portion of the total amylase excreted, which is mostly made by the pancreas.
Detailed explanation-2: -An example of an amylase enzyme is the enzyme called gluco-amylase. (biochemistry) Any of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.
Detailed explanation-3: -Types of Digestive Enzymes The main digestive enzymes made in the pancreas include: Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates) Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats) Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)