ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the enzyme in your mouth responsible in the initial digestion of carbohydrates?
A
Pepsin
B
Lactase
C
Ptyalin
D
Lipase
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Salivary amylase (ptyalin) is found in saliva and breaks starch into maltose and dextrin.

Detailed explanation-2: -The mouth Saliva releases an enzyme called amylase, which begins the breakdown process of the sugars in the carbohydrates you’re eating.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is a kind of amylase enzyme that is secreted by the salivary glands in the buccal cavity. It begins the digestion process and breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars. This enzyme is necessary for the conversion of starch in our food into maltose and dextrin.

Detailed explanation-4: -The enzyme ptyalin, also known as amylase is present in saliva and is responsible for breaking down starch into simple sugars such as dextrin and maltose which are further broken down in the intestine.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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