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Ptyalin is an enzyme produced in the

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Ptyalin is produced by the salivary glands, whereas pancreatic amylase is secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine.
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Alkaline
Alkaline 9 years ago
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