function of enzymes in stomach
Answers
Answered by
2
The main function of enzymes is that it helps in digestion of food in stomach
Answered by
3
When food enters into the stomach ,its cells secrete gastrin hormones which stimulate secretion of gastric juices by gastric glands .
Enzymes and their functions are listed below:
Rennin: Active in childhood stage of mammals . It acts on milk protein Casein.
Pepsin:It breaks protein into smaller molecules .(Basic digestion of protein takes place in stomach )
Gastric Lipase:It converts fats into fatty acids and monoglycerides.
In addition hydrochloric acid is secreted by parietal cells which activates inactive pepsinogen to pepsin and destroys bacteria in food . Also mucus is secreted by mucus neck cells
Similar questions