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What is the primary function of enzymes in digestion?
What is the primary function of enzymes in digestion?
Salivary glands produce enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.
Salivary glands produce enzymes that begin the digestion of carbohydrates.
True
What are the functions of gastric glands?
What are the functions of gastric glands?
To secrete gastric juices, including hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes.
The intestinal glands secrete enzymes that aid in the digestion of __________.
The intestinal glands secrete enzymes that aid in the digestion of __________.
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Match the following glands with their primary functions:
Match the following glands with their primary functions:
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Study Notes
Enzymes in Digestion
- Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
- Enzymes play a crucial role in digestion by breaking down large food molecules into smaller, absorbable molecules.
- Salivary glands produce amylase, an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into simpler sugars.
- Gastric glands produce pepsinogen, which converts to pepsin: an enzyme that digests proteins.
- Gastric glands also produce hydrochloric acid, which activates pepsin and helps break down food.
- Intestinal glands contribute to the breakdown of lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Digestive Glands
- Pancreas is involved in both digestion and hormone release.
- Pancreas produces pancreatic juice, which contains various digestive enzymes:
- Amylase: breaks down carbohydrates
- Lipase: breaks down fats
- Proteases: breaks down proteins
- Liver produces bile, which emulsifies fats, breaking them down into smaller droplets.
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Test your knowledge on the role of enzymes in digestion and the specific functions of various glands involved. This quiz covers topics related to salivary glands, gastric glands, and intestinal secretions. Match the glands with their primary functions to enhance your understanding of the digestive process.
