The esophagus does not produce any enzymes. Even so, sometimes digestive enzymes produced in the stomach can make their way into the esophagus due to a hernia or a condition called gastroesophagic reflux.
The esophagus does not produce any enzymes. Even so, sometimes digestive enzymes produced in the stomach can make their way into the esophagus due to a hernia or a condition called gastroesophagic reflux.
No it shouldn't. The salivary glands and pancreas and liver produce saliva, acid, and bile respectively. The reason you get "heartburn" is because acid from the stomach is being pushed into the esophagus so no, it does not produce digestive enzymes.
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You are wrong! The digestive system produce enzymes and other substances!!!
They produce digestive juices, a combination of chemicals and enzymes including; HCL, intrinsic factor, and pepsinogen.
The acinar cells of the pancreas produce digestive enzymes.
the pancreas/liver produce and store most digestive enzymes.
The hormone insulin and digestive enzymes
The parasympathetic division of the autonomous nervous system sends a message to the digestive system when it's time to produce enzymes.
it produces digestive enzymes.
To produce digestive enzymes to be used in the intestines and to produce insulin to regulate the body's use of blood sugar.