General Science Digestive System Flash Card Set 312259

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Pancreas

The acids produced by the pancreas contain several enzymes that aid in digestion. Lipase converts fat to glycerol and fatty acids. Pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. Trypsin converts polypeptides (the building blocks of protein) into amino acids.

pancreatic amylase

In the pancreas, __________ breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.