THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Saliva contains this enzyme to start the digestive process.
A
spit
B
amylase
C
hydrochloric acid
D
sodium bicarbonate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Salivary amylase is a glucose-polymer cleavage enzyme that is produced by the salivary glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes in the saliva begin to digest starches and fats. With the help of the tongue, the resulting bolus is moved into the esophagus by swallowing. The extensive chemical process of digestion begins in the mouth.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mouth has salivary glands that secrete saliva. There are three pairs of salivary glands present in the mouth. Salivary glands in mouth. Saliva contains salivary amylase enzyme, which breaks down the starch into simple sugar, maltose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saliva contains the enzyme, salivary amylase. This enzyme breaks the bonds between the monomeric sugar units of disaccharides, oligosaccharides, and starches. The salivary amylase breaks down amylose and amylopectin into smaller chains of glucose, called dextrins and maltose.

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