What is Duodenum?
- The first part of the small intestine is called the
- Most of the digestion takes place in this small
- The digestion is aided by the juices secreted by the
- Two glands release their juices in the duodenum: Liver and Pancreas.
Duodenum, liver and pancreas
What is the Role of the liver in the digestion?
- The liver is the largest gland of the
- It secretes a fluid called Bile which is stored in the Gallbladder.
- The bile breaks down the big fat droplets into tiny droplets. This process is known as
Emulsification.
What is the Role of the pancreas in the digestion?
- The pancreas is the second-largest gland in our
- It secretes Pancreatic Juice that contains various enzymes to digest proteins, starch, and fats.
- The three main enzymes present in the pancreatic juice are trypsin, amylase, and
- Trypsin: Trypsin breaks down the proteins or peptides into Amino Acids and smaller peptides.
- Pancreatic amylase: Pancreatic amylase converts the remaining starch to
Maltose.
- Pancreatic lipase: Pancreatic lipase acts on emulsified fats and converts them to Fatty Acids and Glycerol.