Question

1. Which functions are performed by enzymes secreted in human digestive system?
2. Give names of some such enzymes.

Answer 1

1. Various enzymes released by the glands linked to the digestive system facilitate the digestion of meals. The complex food constituents are broken down into basic, absorbable molecules through enzymatic activity.
2. Pepsin and renin are secreted by the stomach, amylase, trypsin, and lipase are secreted by the pancreas, and peptidases and other enzymes are secreted by the intestinal glands in the small intestine. These enzymes catalyse reactions and aid digestion.