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Which enzyme begins the breakdown of carbohydrates in the mouth?
Which enzyme begins the breakdown of carbohydrates in the mouth?
- Amylase (correct)
- Trypsin
- Pepsin
- Lipase
If a person is lactose intolerant, which enzyme are they likely deficient in producing?
If a person is lactose intolerant, which enzyme are they likely deficient in producing?
- Lactase (correct)
- Lipase
- Protease
- Amylase
Which of the following enzymes is primarily responsible for the breakdown of fats?
Which of the following enzymes is primarily responsible for the breakdown of fats?
- Lipase (correct)
- Lactase
- Protease
- Amylase
In what organ does pepsin, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, function?
In what organ does pepsin, an enzyme that breaks down proteins, function?
Which of the following enzymes is produced by the pancreas to aid in protein digestion?
Which of the following enzymes is produced by the pancreas to aid in protein digestion?
Which of the following best describes the role of the small intestine in digestion?
Which of the following best describes the role of the small intestine in digestion?
Which enzyme is produced in both the salivary glands and the pancreas?
Which enzyme is produced in both the salivary glands and the pancreas?
If the pancreas is removed, which of the following would be MOST affected?
If the pancreas is removed, which of the following would be MOST affected?
Where does the digestion of dipeptides into amino acids primarily occur?
Where does the digestion of dipeptides into amino acids primarily occur?
Which class of enzymes includes both pepsin and trypsin?
Which class of enzymes includes both pepsin and trypsin?
Flashcards
Amylase
Amylase
Enzyme that breaks down starch into simpler sugars.
Pepsin
Pepsin
Enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins.
Trypsin
Trypsin
Enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps break down proteins in the small intestine.
Lipase
Lipase
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Lactase
Lactase
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Small Intestine
Small Intestine
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Protease
Protease
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Study Notes
- Amylase is made in the Salivary glands and Pancreas
- Amylase breaks down starch
- Pepsin is made in the Stomach
- Pepsin breaks down proteins
- Trypsin is made in the Pancreas
- Trypsin breaks down proteins
- Lipase is made in the Pancreas
- Lipase breaks down lipids
- Lactase is made in Cells
- Lactase breaks down lactose
- Small intestine breaks down dipeptides into amino acids
- Protease is made in the Pancreas
- Protease breaks down proteins
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