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Which gland do you think ptyalin which is in the mouth is made in?

Ptyalin is produced in and secreted by the salivary glands, of which humans have three. The parotid, submandibular (submaxillary) and sublingual salivary glands.

Rimsha Nazir

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In Human Anatomy and Physiology

What is ptyalin?

Ptyalin is a carbohydrate digesting enzyme which digests starch and glycogen into maltose.It is present in our saliva.

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In Chemistry

Is ptyalin an enzyme?

Yes, ptyalin is a type of alpha-amylase enzymes. Amylases in general are enzymes that hydrolyze polysaccharides.

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In Biology

What is the function of the ptyalin?

Ptyalin is the chemical in human saliva that helps break down food in your mouth.

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In Chemistry

What are the optimum conditions for ptyalin activity?

Optimum pH - 5.6-6.9 Human body temperature +37 Â°C Presence of certain anions and activators:. Chloride and bromide - most effective Iodide - less effective Sulfate a… (MORE)

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In Stomach and Abdominal Pain

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 Pty… (MORE)

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In Digestive System

What does ptyalin digest?

Salivary amylase (ptyalin) Î±-Amylase is an /Enzyme that Hydrolysis alpha-bonds of large alpha-linked Polysaccharide such as Starch and Glycogen, yielding Glucose and Malto… (MORE)

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What is Ptyalin body source?

Ptaylin is an enzyme secreted by the salivary glands in your mouth. It breaks down insoluble starches (ex. potatoes, rice)

Asher Wolf

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In Biology

What is ptyaline enzyme?

Ptyalin is a form of amylase in the saliva of humans and some animals that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into maltose and dextrin. In simpler words, ptyalin is an enzym… (MORE)