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What organ produces amylase?

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The question is asking which organ in the human body produces the enzyme amylase, which is important for the digestion of carbohydrates.

Answer

Salivary glands and the pancreas

The final answer is the salivary glands and the pancreas.

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The final answer is the salivary glands and the pancreas.

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Amylase is an enzyme crucial for digesting carbohydrates. It is secreted in the mouth by the salivary glands and continues to function in the stomach. The pancreas produces a different form of amylase that acts in the small intestine.

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