human digestive enzymes

• amylase

  • function - breaks starch into sugars
  • production - salivary glands, pancreas, small intestine
  • action - mouth, small intestine
• protease

  • function - break proteins into amino acids
  • production - stomach, pancreas, small intestine
  • action - stomach, small intestine
• lipase

  • function - breaks lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
  • production - pancreas, small intestine
  • action - small intestine