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In human digestive system, the enzymes pepsin and trypsin are secreted respectively by which organs?

Stomach has three glands which secrets gastric juices which has hydrochloric acid, enzyme pepsinogen and mucus. Enzyme pepsinogen digests the proteins in acidic medium which is present in stomach. Pancreas secretes pancreatic juices which has enzymes like amylase, trypsin and lipase. Trypsin enzyme digests proteins in small intestine.

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