HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following questions is incorrect?
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Both mechanical and chemical digestion takes place in the mouth
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Teeth chewing and breaking down food is an example of mechanical digestion
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Chemical digestion starts in the stomach
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Saliva chemically breaks down starches in your mouth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In your stomach, unique chief cells secrete digestive enzymes. One is pepsin, which breaks down proteins. Another is gastric lipase, which breaks down triglycerides. In your stomach, your body absorbs fat-soluble substances, such as aspirin and alcohol.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is a. The tongue does not aid in digestion but help in keeping the food in place in the mouth and swallowing of food.
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