What is difference between salivary amylase and ptyalin
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In the digestive systems of humans and many other mammals, an alpha-amylase called ptyalin is produced by the salivary glands, whereas pancreatic amylase is secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine. Ptyalin is mixed with food in the mouth, where it acts upon starches.
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In the digestive systems of humans and many other mammals, an alpha-amylase called ptyalin is produced by the salivary glands, whereas pancreatic amylase is secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine. Ptyalin is mixed with food in the mouth, where it acts upon starches.
salivary amylase is produce inside the mouth ,its a digestibe enzyme.
I m not asking pancreatic amylase , i am asking for salivary amylase
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