What organ makes juice that breaks down protein in the small intestine? Anatomy & Physiology Digestive and Excretory Systems Digestive System 1 Answer Mika Jan 31, 2016 Pancreas Explanation: It also breaks down fats :) Answer link Related questions In what organ is the waste from the digestion process collected for eventual disposal? What organs are affected by diverticulitis? What are the names of the tissue layers of the stomach? What are dimensions of the small intestine? What are reasons to explain why the small intestine... Where does the process of digestion begin? Are nutrients absorbed from the large intestine? How do nutrients, absorbed by the small intestine, travel to the individual cells of the human body? Is the pH of the small intestine lower or higher than that of the stomach? Why is the pH of the... Why is the stomach such a muscular organ? How is the stomach lining adapted to its function? When a portion of the intestines do not have adequate blood flow, what causes sepsis to occur? The villi of the small intestine contain many capillaries. Why are the capillaries so important?... See all questions in Digestive System Impact of this question 3249 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License