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
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