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What Organ Produces Amylase And Lipase?

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Question : what organ produces amylase and lipase?

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Pancreas.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for posting your query.

There are two types of amylases, one is salivary amylase and other is pancreatic amylase, the salivary amylase is produced by the salivary glands (Parotid), and pancreatic amylase is produced by the pancreas.

Lipase is produced by the pancreas only.

I hope this answers your query.

Kind regards.
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What Organ Produces Amylase And Lipase?

Brief Answer: Pancreas. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting your query. There are two types of amylases, one is salivary amylase and other is pancreatic amylase, the salivary amylase is produced by the salivary glands (Parotid), and pancreatic amylase is produced by the pancreas. Lipase is produced by the pancreas only. I hope this answers your query. Kind regards.