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First, food goes to stomach where pepsin (a protease enzyme) is released into the stomach. The food then enters the small intestine and at this point, any pancreatic enzymes are released from the pancreas. The enzymes present in the small intestine include: Lactose, DPP IV and dissacharrides.

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First, food goes to stomach where pepsin (a protease enzyme) is released into the stomach. The food then enters the small intestine and at this point, any pancreatic enzymes are released from the pancreas. The enzymes present in the small intestine include: Lactose, DPP IV and dissacharrides.


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