The pancreas is an integral part of the digestive system. It makes digestive enzymes and fluids which are released in the duodenum to help break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. This is called ...

The changes are usually permanent. Enzymes work inside and outside cells, for instance in the digestive system where cell pH is kept at 7.0 to 7.4. Cellular enzymes will work best within this pH ...

Saliva contains digestive enzymes, special molecules that speed up the breaking down of food. Next stop, the stomach. Wheeee! If you travel all the way down the throat you reach the stomach ...