Name any two digestive enzymes secreted in the human digestive system and write their functions.
(N/A) $1$. Salivary amylase: It is secreted by salivary glands and breaks down starch into simpler sugars like maltose.
$2$. Pepsin: It is secreted by the gastric glands in the stomach and helps in the digestion of proteins into peptides/amino acids.
$3$. Trypsin: It is secreted by the pancreas and helps in the digestion of proteins in the small intestine.
$4$. Lipase: It is secreted by the pancreas and breaks down emulsified fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
$2$. Pepsin: It is secreted by the gastric glands in the stomach and helps in the digestion of proteins into peptides/amino acids.
$3$. Trypsin: It is secreted by the pancreas and helps in the digestion of proteins in the small intestine.
$4$. Lipase: It is secreted by the pancreas and breaks down emulsified fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
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