MEDICAL
GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER
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Question
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What happens after enzymes in the saliva begin the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates, converting the starches into sugar?
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The food is swallowed, and enters the esophagus.
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The epiglottis closes off the trachea to keep food from entering it.
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The teeth tear and grind the food into small pieces.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Amylases digest starch into smaller molecules, ultimately yielding maltose, which in turn is cleaved into two glucose molecules by maltase. Starch comprises a significant portion of the typical human diet for most nationalities.
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.
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