Digestive System Enzymes and Hormones Overview

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Amylase

Breaks down starches

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Lysozyme

Fights infection

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Pepsin

Breaks down protein

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Proteases

Breaks down proteins

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Stomach Acids

Aids in chemical digestion

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Trypsin

Breaks down proteins

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Lipase

Breaks down fats

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Endopeptidase

Breaks down proteins

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Sodium Bicarbonate

Raise the pH back to neutral

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Bile (Salts)

Emulsification of lipids

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Insulin

Regulates blood sugar

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Glucagon

Regulates blood sugar

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Leptin

Regulate energy balance, inhibits hunger-diminishes fat storage

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Ghrelin

"Hunger hormone" stimulates appetite

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Gastrin

Stimulates secretion of gastric acid

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Secretin

Regulates water homeostasis throughout the body