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Which gland do you think ptyalin which is in the mouth is made in?
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Ptyalin is produced in and secreted by the salivary glands, of which humans have three. The parotid, submandibular (submaxillary) and sublingual salivary glands.
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How is action of PTYALIN stopped in stomach?
Ptyalin is an enzyme, which means that it is made up of proteins. When a protein enters the stomach, it is denatured by HCL, which is a kind of acid. This results in the Ptyalin no longer being effective.
Is the thyroid gland made of epithelial tissue?
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What hormone are made in the pituitary gland?
Growth hormone and others I can't think of.
What is the chemical in the body that converts carbohydrates into sugar?
Amylase in the mouth made by the salivary gland turns starch into sugar.I remember it withAmylaseStarchSugar
What is saliva made up?
Saliva is made up of an enzyme called ptyalin and mucus. This moistens our food and makes the swallowing easier.
What is made up of saliva?
Saliva is made up of an enzyme called ptyalin and mucus. This moistens our food and makes the swallowing easier.
What enzyme is produced by the pancreas and the salivary glands?
Amylase is the enzyme made in the salivary glands and the pancreas. Its function is to break down complex carbohydrates, sometimes called starches.. In the mouth they are called salivary amylase and in the small intestine they are called pancreatic amylase. This enzyme is also known as ptyalin.
Where is pancreatic amylase made?
It depends on the amylase. Salivary amylase is produced in the salivary glands, while pancreatic amylase is produced in the pancreas, etc.
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Anterior Pituitary Gland
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Semen is made in the prostate. No gland-no semen.
What is the prostate gland made of?
The prostate gland is composed of smooth muscle cells, glandular cells, and cells that give the gland structure
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Growth Hormones and Precursors of T3 and T4 hormones for thyroid gland
