released and mixed with the food to break it down even further

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 This acidity helps to activate an enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.ProGain 350 There are some hormones that regulate the digestive system in mammals.These are astrin,acid,secretin,cholecystokinin,gastric,inhibitory peptide,motilin. After then the food leaves the stomach and enters small intestine,enzymes from liver and gall bladder .

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