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At what day or week of pregnancy does the human fetus normally start to produce pancreatic enzymes?
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∙ 10y ago
No any study has been conducted as such. This is more or less a theoretical question, as foetus has nothing to digest except few epithelial cells. So probably at the end of the first trimester fetus can secrete the pancreatic secretions. Fetus consume the amniotic fluid and urinates the same continuously. After birth only baby needs the pancreatic secretions to digest the colostrum or the milk.
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cholecystokinin, which stimulates the pancreas to produce a pancreatic juice that is rich in digestive enzymes
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The liver produces bile to break down fats, and filter toxins. The pancreas creates vital enzymes such as amylase. 8======D
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What chemical does the pancreas release?
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Do animals produce enzymes that hydrolyze cellulose?
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