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This document summarizes the enzymes involved in digestion and their sources and functions. Enzymes in the mouth, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine break down foods into smaller molecules. Ptyalin in saliva begins breaking down starch. The stomach contains pepsin, HCl, and mucus to digest proteins and lubricate the stomach. The pancreas secretes trypsin, chymotrypsin, lipase, and other enzymes to further break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in an alkaline environment in the small intestine. Bil

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