HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The liquid inside the mouth that contains enzymes to begin digestion is called ____
A
saliva
B
salivary glands
C
bile
D
None of the above
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. Saliva also contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

Detailed explanation-2: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is D amylase. Salivary glands secrete saliva into our mouth. Saliva contains an enzyme known as salivary amylase. It breaks down starch to give simple sugars.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saliva is a clear liquid made by several glands in your mouth area. Saliva is an important part of a healthy body.

Detailed explanation-5: -Saliva is a watery liquid secreted by the salivary glands present in the mouth and it is responsible for digestion of starch in our food.

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