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Q: Pepsin functions best in what part of the digestive system?
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Pepsin a digestive enzyme found in the stomach works best at a pH near?

Pepsin works best in acidic environments and it's optimal pH (the pH at which it works best) is 2.0


Which enzyme works best in alkaline conditions?

Pepsin in the stomach


What is the best food for th digestive system?

A squash is the best food for that


Which enzyme functions best in a pH environment most similar to that of human stomach enzyme?

Pepsin. It is located in the stomach. Pepsin helps with the breakdown of food and is a protein. A pH 2 is optimal for the human enzyme pepsin. If the pH level exceeds 7, pepsin becomes denatured or lose its structure; above pH 5,, it will increase function.


What best describes a likely result for the digestive system if digestive acids and enzymes are weakened?

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What are the duties of a gastroenterology?

To assess ur digestive system functions thru scoping(endoscopy/colonscopy) and provide diagnosis and treatment(surveillance/medications/etc) for best possible patient outcomes.


At what temperature do the enzymes in the digestive system work best at?

body temperature


What happen to the pepsin that enters to the small intestine?

Pepsin becomes inactive when it reaches the small intestine where the pH is between 7 and 9. It functions best when in an acidic environment like the stomach.


What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work best?

What substance must be present in the stomach for pepsin to work best? *


Does pepsin work best in an alkaline environment?

not sure too


What type of environment does pepsin work best?

pepsin would work best at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 C) because it is the average normal body temperature.


Where is Pepsin (protease) located in the body?

Pepsin is found in the stomach of a human being. It turns food proteins into peptides and is considered a digestive protease.