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Enzymes
Enzymes found in the Digestive System & Their Uses
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Biology
11th Grade
06/11/2014

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Gastrin
Definition
A hormone that stimulates the release of hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen in the stomach
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Pepsin
Definition
an enzyme that digests proteins produced in the stomach
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Amylase
Definition
an enzyme that breaks down complex carbohydrates
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Mucus
Definition
a protective secretion produced by the epithelial cells that form the mucus membrane
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Secretin
Definition
a hormone secreted by the duodenum that stimulates pancreatic and bile secretions
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trypsin
Definition
an enzyme that digests potein produced from typsinogen in the pancreas
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enterokinase
Definition
an enzyme of the small intestine that converts inactive trypsinogen into trypsin
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lipase
Definition
an enzyme that digests lipids found in the duodenum
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bile
Definition
a substance that emulsifies fats for faster breakdown by lipase's; produced by the liver
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