ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Saliva contains this enzyme to start the digestive process.
A
spit
B
amylase
C
hydrochloric acid
D
sodium bicarbonate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saliva contains special enzymes that help digest the starches in your food. An enzyme called amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which your body can more easily absorb.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main digestive enzymes made in the pancreas include: Amylase (made in the mouth and pancreas; breaks down complex carbohydrates) Lipase (made in the pancreas; breaks down fats) Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)

Detailed explanation-3: -Alpha-amylase (ptyalin), which is produced by the salivary glands. This enzyme begins starch digestion in the mouth and continues to work in the stomach. Pancreatic amylase, which is secreted by the pancreas into the small intestine. This enzyme continues the starch digestion process.

Detailed explanation-4: -They secrete saliva in the oral cavity which contains some enzymes like amylase, lysozyme, and lingual lipase. Amylase works on carbohydrates like starch and converts them into maltose.

Detailed explanation-5: -Amylase is a digestive enzyme. It is found in the saliva of humans and other mammals. The main function of amylase is to perform hydrolysis. It breaks down the starch and converts it into the simplest sugars.

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