NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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Chemically digests food in the mouth.
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Chemically digests food in the stomach
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Protects the stomach from digesting iteself
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Absorbs nutrients from food so the body has energy.
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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: -The main function of saliva are: Helps in digestion. Helps chewing and swallowing. Lubricating effect: moisturizes the inside of the mouth and creates smoother speech.
Detailed explanation-3: -Solubilization of dry food: In order to be tasted, the molecules in food must be solubilized. [44, 45] Oral hygiene: The oral cavity is almost constantly flushed with saliva, which floats away food debris and keeps the mouth relatively clean.
Detailed explanation-4: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands.