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The enzymes that are in the stomach are what causes polymeric macromolecules to break down into smaller pieces so that the body can use them. These are found within the digestive tract of humans and other animals.

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Are enzymes present in the stomach?

Yes, enzymes are present in the stomach. The main enzyme in the stomach is pepsin, which helps break down proteins into smaller peptides for digestion. These enzymes are secreted by the stomach lining to aid in the digestion process.


What enzymes in stomach?

pepsin


What are the enzymes present in the stomach?

Nothing is in the stomach except brain


How might stomach enzymes differ from other enzymes?

Stomach enzymes are specialized to function in the acidic environment of the stomach, whereas other enzymes may function in a neutral or alkaline environment. Stomach enzymes such as pepsin are mainly involved in digesting proteins, while other enzymes may have diverse roles in metabolism, signaling, or other biochemical processes. Stomach enzymes are secreted by the stomach lining in response to food intake, while other enzymes may be produced in various organs or tissues throughout the body.


Does the stomach produce the most enzymes?

Your saliva produces enzymes to break down food and your stomach has them too, but I am pretty sure that your stomach doesn't produce as much as your saliva.


What are the Enzymes found in your stomach?

pepcin


What are the enzymes produced by the esophagus?

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.


Why stomach needs acids?

Acids and enzymes are what begin the process of "digesting" our food. Saliva supplies many of the enzymes, the stomach supplies the acid.


What parts of the body produce enzymes?

The stomach contains enzymes that break down protein.


The pouchlike muscular organ that secrets acids and digestive enzymes is the?

The stomach


What is the stomach contains with?

stomach contain HCl and enzymes called renin and pepsin


In the stomach feed is broken down by what?

Enzymes.