Which enzyme is produced and released by the salivary glands?

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5 Jul 2021
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Ptyalin, also known as salivary amylase, is the enzyme secreted by the salivary glands that initiates the digestion of starch in the mouth. Pepsin is secreted by the stomach, lactase breaks down lactose in the small intestine, and bile is produced by the liver to aid fat digestion.

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