ptyalin

• Sustantivo que designa una enzima amilasa secretada en la saliva, que inicia la digestión de los almidones.

A noun referring to an amylase enzyme secreted in saliva that begins the digestion of starches.

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1. Salivary enzymeC1formalmedical

   An amylase enzyme found in saliva that begins the chemical breakdown of starches into simpler sugars during digestion.

   Ptialina

   • Ptyalin starts breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth.
   • The action of ptyalin is inhibited by highly acidic conditions in the stomach.
   • Chewing food thoroughly allows ptyalin to mix with the starch effectively.