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Produces a whole spectrum of enzymes and an alkaline fluid that is secreted into the duodenum?

The pancreas produces a variety of enzymes, such as amylase and lipase, as well as an alkaline fluid that helps neutralize stomach acid. These enzymes aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the small intestine. The alkaline fluid also creates a favorable pH environment for the enzymes to function properly.


What produces chemicals such as enzymes to digest food?

the duodenum


What substances are secreted by the pancreas into the duodenum?

Acid chyme (nutrient broth from food) enters from the stomach. Protein digesting enzymes enter, but in an inactive form. Pancreatic proteases become activated here. And several digestive enzymes go into the lumen of the duodenum.


When highly acidic chyme arrives in the duodenum which substance will neutralize the acidity?

Bicarbonate ions secreted by the pancreas neutralize the acidity of the chyme in the duodenum. This helps create a more optimal pH environment for the actions of digestive enzymes in the small intestine.


What organ produces pancreatic juices?

The pancreas produces pancreatic juices, which contain enzymes that help with digestion. These enzymes are released into the small intestine to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats from food.


What cell structure produces enzymes in the pancreas?

While the pancreas produces insulin, insulin is a hormone not a digestive enzyme. The enzymes secreted by the pancreas are proteases, lipase, trypsin and amylase.


What organ sends enzymes via duct in an alkaline fluid into the duodenum?

The pancreas sends enzymes in the alkaline pancreatic juice into the duodenum.


What are the three enzymes produced in the duodenum?

Carbohydrates


What part of the digestive system produces enzymes?

Enzymes are produced in various regions of our digestive system. Starch is digested by amylase produced by our salivary glands; protein is broken down by pepsin, manufactured in the stomach. In the upper part of the small intestine - the duodenum - all main nutrient molecules are broken down by enzymes made in our pancreas and by the small intestine itself.


Where are digestive enzymes secreted and combined with food particles?

Enzymes from the liver, pancreas and gallbladder are secreted into the small intestine to digest the food inside.


Explain Why the duodenum is vital to digest?

The duodenum is the first part of the intestine; it is the place that the stomach empties it's contents into. Along with that, the duodenum is an essential digestion site. The pancreas, liver and gallbladder all secrete important digestive enzymes into the duodenum. The enzymes digest fats, proteins and fats. Much activity goes on in the duodenum, which is why the duodenum is so crucial for digestion.


What are the digestive enzymes secreted in the body?

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