Which organ creates enzymes used in digestion?

• A. Stomach
• B. Pancreas
• C. Esophagus
• D. Salivary glands

Answer: (B)

Digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats come from the pancreas, which releases a broad set of enzymes into the small intestine. Pancreatic amylase targets starches, pancreatic lipase digests fats, and proteases like trypsin and chymotrypsin break down proteins. These enzymes are often released in inactive forms and become active in the small intestine, with bicarbonate from the pancreas helping create the right environment. While the stomach and salivary glands do contribute enzymes—pepsin in the stomach and salivary amylase in the mouth—the pancreas provides the main, wide-ranging enzyme supply for digestion in the intestine. The esophagus doesn’t produce digestive enzymes.