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Where is lingual lipase produced?
Where is lingual lipase produced?
What is the function of pepsin in the digestive process?
What is the function of pepsin in the digestive process?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
What is the role of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach?
What is the primary function of pancreatic lipase?
What is the primary function of pancreatic lipase?
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What is the role of nucleases in the small intestine?
What is the role of nucleases in the small intestine?
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Study Notes
Lipases
- Lingual Lipase: Produced by salivary glands, initiates lipid digestion in the mouth.
- Gastric Lipase: Secreted by the stomach, continues lipid digestion.
- Pancreatic Lipase: Secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine, primarily responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Pepsin
- Converts proteins into smaller peptides.
- Secreted by the stomach as inactive pepsinogen, activated by hydrochloric acid (HCl).
Nucleases
- Break down nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) into nucleotides in the small intestine.
- Essential for digesting genetic material from food, secreted by the pancreas.
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Learn about the different types of digestive enzymes, including lipases, pepsin, and nucleases, and their roles in breaking down nutrients.
