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explain the regulation of secretions of the small intestine
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∙ 11y agoAmylase, which breaks down starches into monosaccharides, trypsin, which breaks down proteins, and lipase, which breaks down fat.
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What is sucrase secreted from?
Sucrase is a family of enzymes. Some of it is secreted from the salivary glands in the mouth but most of the sucrase activity is in the small intestines. In the intestines it is not secreted, but rather, contained in the wall.
Which part of the body contains bile an enzyme that helps break down lipids?
Bile is made in the liver and secreted into the Small intestines to neutralize the acidity of the chyme leaving the stomach. When there is no food entering the small intestines Bile is stored in the Gallbladder until it is needed.
Where bile secretion?
the bile is secreted in the small intestines of the body. from the liver
What are the hormones secreted from small intestine during digestion process?
The secrete gastric juice and the digestive hormones are secreted from the small intestines during the digestion process.
Where is sucrase secreted?
Sucrase is synthesized in the small intestine by the brush border, and secreted by the tips of the villi epithelium, particularly in the duodenum
Which part of body contains bile?
Bile is made in the liver and secreted into the Small intestines to neutralize the acidity of the chyme leaving the stomach. When there is no food entering the small intestines Bile is stored in the Gallbladder until it is needed.
Pepsin is an enzyme released by the?
pepsin is a enzyme secreted by the gastric glands
_____ Enzyme secreted by cells of juxtaglomerular?
Renin
What is the definition of the term 'lipase'?
Lipase is a digestive enzyme that in humans is secreted primarily by the pancreas. Its function is to break down fats in the digestive system into fatty acids and other components that can be absorbed by the intestines.
What enzymes are found in the small intestines?
The small intestine contains all the enzymes that has been secreted by the pancreas and the liver. These may include: nuclease, pancreatic amylase, lipase, trypsin, bile (which is actually salt), and some bicarbonates (again, not really an enzyme) to neutralize the stomach acid.
What is a chemotrypsin?
Chymotrypsin is a digestive enzyme belonging to the serine protease group. It is secreted by the pancreas and used to break down proteins in the small intestine.
Where is disaccharidases produced?
Disaccharidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of disaccharides. It is produced in the small intestine and helps to digest starches and other carbohydrates.
