small intestine enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
amylase
A
released by pancreas, continues digestion that began in mouth
2
Q
trypsin
A
- break down long chains into shorter peptides
- inactive trypsinogen released from pancreas
3
Q
erepsin
A
- released from pancreas and small intestine
- complete protein digestion by breaking bonds into amino acids
4
Q
pancreatic lipase
A
- released by pancreas
- breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids
5
Q
disaccharidases (maltase, lactase, sucrase)
A
- released by small intestine
- complete carbohydrate digestion
6
Q
phospholipase
A
- released by pancreas
- acts on phospholipids
7
Q
insulin
A
- regulates blood sugar levels
- increases rate of glucose transport in cell
8
Q
glucagon
A
- antagonist to insulin (opposite)
- raises blood sugar
