list nine digestive enzymes in the body plz answer fast thank u
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You're welcome, Amrita.
To list nine digestive enzymes in the body, we first need to understand that the digestive system is composed of different organs, each containing specialized enzymes that help break down food. Here are nine digestive enzymes and which organs produce them:
1. Amylase - produced by the salivary glands and the pancreas, it breaks down carbohydrates into smaller molecules.
2. Pepsin - produced in the stomach, it helps break down proteins into smaller fragments.
3. Trypsin - produced in the pancreas, it further breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
4. Lipase - produced by the pancreas, it breaks down fats (lipids) into fatty acids and glycerol.
5. Lactase - produced in the small intestine, it breaks down lactose (milk sugar) into glucose and galactose.
6. Maltase - produced in the small intestine, it breaks down maltose (grain sugar) into glucose.
7. Sucrase - produced in the small intestine, it breaks down sucrose (table sugar) into glucose and fructose.
8. Pancreatic amylase - produced in the pancreas, it helps further break down complex carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
9. Cholecystokinin - not an enzyme itself, but a hormone released by the small intestine that stimulates the release of pancreatic enzymes, such as amylase, lipase, and trypsin.
Remember that the digestive system is complex and involves the coordinated action of various enzymes to ensure efficient digestion.