MEDICAL
PANCREAS
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Question
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Alkaline phosphatase
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Elastase
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Maltase
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Phospholipase
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Trypsin
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Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreatic enzymes are comprised of9: Protease – breaks down proteins into amino acids. Amylase – breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pancreatic enzymes help break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates. A normally functioning pancreas secretes about 8 cups of pancreatic juice into the duodenum, daily. This fluid contains pancreatic enzymes to help with digestion and bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acid as it enters the small intestine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Amylase is responsible for the breaking of the bonds in starches, polysaccharides, and complex carbohydrates into easier to absorb simple sugars. Salivary amylase is the first step in the chemical digestion of food.