Digestion and the Digestive System
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Which organ in the digestive system produces gastric juice?

  • Salivary glands
  • Stomach (correct)
  • Small intestine
  • Mouth

    • What is the pH range of gastric juice?

  • pH 4-5
  • pH 8-9
  • pH 6-7
  • pH 2-3 (correct)

    • What is the main function of saliva in the digestive system?

  • Breaking down proteins
  • Neutralizing stomach acid
  • Removing food debris (correct)
  • Killing bacteria

    • Which enzyme in saliva is responsible for killing certain bacteria?

    <p>Lysozyme (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of mixed saliva?

    <p>99.5% water and 0.5% solids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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