PHYSIOLOGY
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True/False:Digestion begins in the mouth.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The digestion of food begins in mouth itself by the action of salivary amylase or ptyalin present in saliva.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is a false statement, as the digestion of food begins in the mouth.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mechanical digestion of protein begins in the mouth and continues in the stomach and small intestine. Chemical digestion of protein begins in the stomach and ends in the small intestine. The body recycles amino acids to make more proteins.
Detailed explanation-4: -The digestion of starch starts in the mouth. Salivary amylase present in the saliva breaks down carbohydrates like starch into simpler units called maltose.
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