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Digestive enzymes are substances secreted by the liver and kidneys.
Digestive enzymes are substances secreted by the liver and kidneys.
False
Digestive enzymes are released by the body during the digestion process.
Digestive enzymes are released by the body during the digestion process.
True
Digestive enzymes break down large, complex molecules into smaller molecules.
Digestive enzymes break down large, complex molecules into smaller molecules.
True
Digestive enzymes are only secreted by the salivary glands.
Digestive enzymes are only secreted by the salivary glands.
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Digestive enzymes help in the absorption of nutrients from food.
Digestive enzymes help in the absorption of nutrients from food.
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Study Notes
Digestive Enzymes
- The body secretes a variety of enzymes to break down food.
- Digestive enzymes are substances secreted by the salivary glands, cells lining the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine.
- The purpose of digestive enzymes is to help digest food and are released during the digestion process or when food is smelled or tasted.
- Digestive enzymes accelerate chemical reactions that break down large, complex molecules.
- These molecules include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
- Breakdown of molecules into smaller ones allows nutrients to be absorbed into the body.
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Test your knowledge about digestive enzymes with this quiz! Challenge yourself by answering questions about the role, types, and function of digestive enzymes in the body.
