Ptyalin is an enzyme produced in the
A. salivary glands
B. pituitary glands
C. thyroid glands
D. pancreas
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Ptyalin is produced by the salivary glands, whereas pancreatic amylase is secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine.This Question Belongs to General Knowledge >> Biology
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ptyalin is salivary amylase > in salivary glands
note - salivary amylase converts starch in disaccharide maltose and dextrin
pancreatic amylase further breaks down maltose into alpha glucose and galactose in the small intestine