Which organ produces amylase?
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The question is asking which organ in the human body is responsible for the production of amylase, an enzyme that helps in 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
More Information
Amylase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down starches into sugars. It is produced predominantly by the salivary glands and the pancreas, facilitating both food digestion in the mouth and further starch breakdown in the small intestine.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that amylase is only produced by the pancreas, but it is also significantly produced by the salivary glands.
Sources
- Amylase - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Amylase - MyHealth Alberta - myhealth.alberta.ca
- Amylase - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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