Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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State the role of pancreatic juice in digestion of proteins.

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The juices that are secreted by the pancreas are more specifically called the pancreatic juices. The major components of pancreatic juices include trypsinogen, chymotrypsinogen, elastase, carboxypeptidase, amylase,  pancreatic lipase, and nucleases. The higher amount of bicarbonate ions signifies the alkaline nature of pancreatic juice.

 

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