MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
What chemically breaks down food into smaller molecules?
|
|
teeth
|
|
|
muscles of the stomach
|
|
|
enzymes
|
|
|
peristalsis
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes from the salivary and the lingual glands digest carbohydrates and fats, enzymes from the stomach digest proteins, and enzymes from the exocrine glands of the pancreas digest carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, RNA, and DNA.
Detailed explanation-2: -Amylase breaks down starches and carbohydrates into sugars. Protease breaks down proteins into amino acids. Lipase breaks down lipids, which are fats and oils, into glycerol and fatty acids. 16-Jan-2019
There is 1 question to complete.