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Enzymes
The different enzymes of the human body.
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Science
8th Grade
04/12/2007

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rennin & pepsin
Definition
digests proteins (steak & meat) [image]
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amylase
Definition
digests starch

made in pancreas

works in small intestine
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amylase & ptylilin
Definition
digests starch

found in mouth
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maltase, sucrase, & lactase
Definition
digests sugars

found in small intestine
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peptidase
Definition
digests proteins

found in small intestine
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lipase
Definition
digests fats

made in pancreas

works in small intestine
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trypsin
Definition
digests proteins

made in pancreas

works in small intestine
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hydrochloric acid
Definition
activates rennin & pepsin

found in stomach
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muscin
Definition
coats food to help it slide

coats & protects the stomach

found in stomach
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