* Salivary glands: Produce salivary amylase, which breaks down carbohydrates (starches) into simpler sugars.
* Stomach: Produces gastric lipase and pepsin.
* Gastric lipase breaks down some fats.
* Pepsin breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
* Pancreas: Produces the majority of digestive enzymes:
* Pancreatic amylase breaks down carbohydrates.
* Pancreatic lipase breaks down fats.
* Trypsin, chymotrypsin, and carboxypeptidase break down proteins.
* Small intestine: While the small intestine itself doesn't produce many enzymes, it does contain brush border enzymes, which are attached to the lining of the small intestine. These enzymes complete the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into their simplest forms, ready for absorption.
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