Answer: The enzymes are important to the digestive system because they help in BREAKING DOWN of food substances that contains fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
Explanation:
In the process of digestion, several substances are secreted into the duodenum which is the first part of the small intestine. The pancreas, through the pancreatic duct, secretes pancreatic juice. This juice contains several digestive enzymes which include:
--> Amylopsin- This helps in the breaking down of starch( CARBOHYDRATES) to maltose.
--> trypsin: this is a protease that helps in the breaking down of PROTEIN into polypeptide.
--> Lipase: This helps in the breaking down of FAT to carboxylic acids and glycerol.
All the above enzymes of the pancreatic juice require an alkaline medium to work in. This is provided by the bile which is secreted in the fall bladder.
