Respond to the following statements with reference to the four glands or structures of the mammalian gastrointestinal tract listed below.
-The enzyme aminopeptidase is produced there.
A)Salivary gland
B)Stomach mucosa
C)Intestinal mucosa
D)Pancreas

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Aminopeptidase is produced in the intestinal mucosa, specifically in the brush border of the small intestine. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins by removing amino acids from the amino end of the polypeptide chain. Salivary glands produce amylase, stomach mucosa produces pepsin, and the pancreas produces several enzymes including trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pancreatic lipase.

Respond to the Following Statements with Reference to the Four