* Salivary glands: Produce salivary amylase, which starts breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
* Stomach: Produces gastric juice containing:
* Pepsin: Breaks down proteins.
* Gastric lipase: Breaks down some fats.
* Pancreas: Produces pancreatic juice containing:
* Pancreatic amylase: Further breaks down carbohydrates.
* Trypsin and chymotrypsin: Continue protein breakdown.
* Pancreatic lipase: Breaks down fats.
* Nucleases: Break down nucleic acids (DNA and RNA).
* Small intestine: While it doesn't produce many enzymes itself, the lining of the small intestine (specifically the brush border) produces enzymes like:
* Lactase: Breaks down lactose.
* Sucrase: Breaks down sucrose.
* Maltase: Breaks down maltose.
So, the production of digestive enzymes is a collaborative effort involving several organs!