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Which enzyme is present in saliva that helps break down carbohydrates?
Which enzyme is present in saliva that helps break down carbohydrates?
- Trypsin
- Salivary Amylase (correct)
- Lipase
- Pepsin
What is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach called?
What is the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach called?
- Esophagus (correct)
- Pharynx
- Larynx
- Trachea
What is the name of the series of contractions that push the bolus down the esophagus?
What is the name of the series of contractions that push the bolus down the esophagus?
- Digestion
- Peristalsis (correct)
- Mastication
- Deglutition
What is the semi-liquid substance formed in the stomach from the breakdown of the bolus called?
What is the semi-liquid substance formed in the stomach from the breakdown of the bolus called?
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Which sphincter controls the release of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine?
Which sphincter controls the release of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine?
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Which organ produces bile, a substance that helps in the digestion of fats?
Which organ produces bile, a substance that helps in the digestion of fats?
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