The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a suspected malabsorption disorder as the result of pancreatic damage. What digestive enzymes does the pancreas secrete? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pepsin
B) Lipase
C) Amylase
D) Trypsin
E) Ptyalin
B, C, D
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Digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas include trypsin, which aids in digesting protein; amylase, which aids in digesting starch; and lipase, which aids in digesting fats. Pepsin is secreted by the stomach and ptyalin is secreted in the saliva.
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