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  • Pancreas: The Key Organ for Digestion - Enzymes for Fats, Proteins & Carbs
    The organ that produces enzymes that break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates is the pancreas.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Pancreatic enzymes: The pancreas produces a variety of digestive enzymes, including:

    * Lipase: Breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

    * Protease: Breaks down proteins into amino acids.

    * Amylase: Breaks down carbohydrates (starches) into sugars.

    These enzymes are released into the small intestine, where they mix with food and help digest it.

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