NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Saliva contains this enzyme to start the digestive process.
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spit
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amylase
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hydrochloric acid
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sodium bicarbonate
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.
Detailed explanation-3: -The mouth has salivary glands that secrete saliva. There are three pairs of salivary glands present in the mouth. Salivary glands in mouth. Saliva contains salivary amylase enzyme, which breaks down the starch into simple sugar, maltose.
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