SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -In the human body, amylase is predominantly produced by the salivary glands and the pancreas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amylase is found in high concentration in the pancreas of virtually all animals. However, it is also found in the liver, salivary glands, and small intestinal mucosa of many species; the quantity of amylase in these organs varies considerably with different species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Along with lipase, the pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon, two hormones the body needs to break down sugar in the bloodstream. Other pancreatic enzymes include amylase, which breaks down a certain starch into its sugar building blocks, and protease, which breaks down protein into single amino acids.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum and hormones into the bloodstream. The digestive enzymes (such as amylase, lipase, and trypsin) are released from the cells of the acini and flow into the pancreatic duct.