Which of the following body organ of humans secretes the "Diastase" enzyme?

The Correct answer is Oral cavity.

Key Points

• The Oral cavity is responsible for the secretion of the enzyme Diastase.
• Diastase is a type of amylase enzyme that plays a crucial role in the digestion of carbohydrates.
• This enzyme is produced by the salivary glands located in the oral cavity.
• Diastase helps in breaking down starch into simpler sugars like maltose and glucose.
• The process of carbohydrate digestion begins in the mouth with the action of Diastase.
• The presence of Diastase in saliva is essential for the initial phase of digestion before the food passes into the stomach.

 Additional Information

•  Ileum
  • The ileum is the final section of the small intestine in humans.
  • It is primarily responsible for the absorption of nutrients and vitamins from food.
  • While it does not secrete Diastase, it produces other digestive enzymes and absorbs bile acids.
• Stomach​
  • The stomach secretes a variety of digestive enzymes and acids, including pepsin and hydrochloric acid (HCl).
  • These enzymes primarily aid in the digestion of proteins rather than carbohydrates.
  • The stomach does not produce Diastase.
• Duodenum
  • The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, located just after the stomach.
  • It receives partially digested food and plays a crucial role in the further digestion of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
  • Enzymes from the pancreas and bile from the liver are secreted into the duodenum to aid in digestion.
  • However, the duodenum itself does not secrete Diastase.