Amylase: The Enzyme Found in Your Mouth and Pancreas - Function & Role

The enzyme present in both the mouth and pancreas is amylase. Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates, specifically starch, into simpler sugars like maltose and dextrins. In the mouth, salivary amylase initiates the digestion of carbohydrates, while in the pancreas, pancreatic amylase further breaks down carbohydrates in the small intestine.