Moistening saliva fed into the mouth from nearby glands starts the process of chemical digestion using specialized proteins called enzymes. Secreted at various points along the digestive tract ...

The mucus membranes also contain Lieberkühn glands that secrete digestive enzymes that help break down food. Each villus has ...

gastric glands produce mucus to protect the stomach lining, hydrochloric acid for digestion and digestive enzymes such as pepsinogen. But this environment is harsh, with a low pH, frequent ...

Action of glands is inhibited - decrease in production of secretions Parasympathetic (rest and digest) Action of glands is stimulated - increase in production of secretions ...