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What is the function of the Stensen's duct?
It delivers the saliva secreted by parotid glands to the mouth
Collagen and elastin are secreted by?
what is collagen secreted by
What is the Site of production of Pancreatic amylase?
The salivary amylase works mostly in the mouth and in the esophagus. Once it reaches the stomach, the high pH denatures the salivary amylase and cannot be used. However, once the food reaches the duodenum the pancreas releases pancreatic amylase to continually digest carbohydrates.
What is the follicle stimulating hormone?
It is secreted by pitutory.Stimulated by GnRH secreted by Hypothalamus.
What is sweat secreted through?
Sweat is secreted through pores in the skin.
What hormone is secreted by the mouth?
There is no hormone that is secreted from the mouth. However, there is an enzyme amylase that is part of the digestive system.
What is sucrase secreted from?
Sucrase is a family of enzymes. Some of it is secreted from the salivary glands in the mouth but most of the sucrase activity is in the small intestines. In the intestines it is not secreted, but rather, contained in the wall.
What is the function of the Stensen's duct?
It delivers the saliva secreted by parotid glands to the mouth
What is the enzyme produced in mouth?
Salivary amylase is produced in the mouth so that it can digest carbohydrate
Is this true if saliva secreted into mouth?
Yes. It is true that various salivary glands like parotid, submandibular and sublingual salivary glands secretes saliva in the mouth.
What is the pH of the esophagus?
pH of saliva secreted in mouth is 6.35-6.85, so the pH of oesophagus will be similar normally.
What is slaiva?
it is a watery liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands it helps with breakdown of food when it starts the process of digestion
Do reptiles have mucous glands?
Yes. Their mouth and nostrils need to be kept somewhat moist, and mucus is secreted to serve this purpose.
What will happen if saliva is not secreted by salivary glands?
The mouth would dry out completely, it would be impossible to talk and difficult to eat.
How can you tell amylase is an exoenzyme and not an endoenzym?
Endoenzymes work inside a cell. Exoenzymes work outside a cell after being secreted. Amylase is an exoenzyme because it's function is to break down starches in the mouth and GI tract. If it were an endoenzyme it would not function in this capacity.
List the enzymes secreted by mouth salivary glands stomach and the small intestine and what involved with digesting?
an adult usally has to have 2.5 millmerters of salt
Where does most of the 2.2 liters f saliva that are secreted everyday go?
Most of your saliva is swallowed and some of it usually dribbles out your mouth when you are asleep
