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What is the primary function of the enzyme amylase in saliva?
What is the primary function of the enzyme amylase in saliva?
- To break down select starches into maltose and dextrin (correct)
- To catalyze the transfer of one-carbon groups
- To initiate the breakdown of proteins into peptides
- To break down fats into glycerol and fatty acids
What is the classification of enzymes that catalyze the removal of groups from substrates by means other than hydrolysis?
What is the classification of enzymes that catalyze the removal of groups from substrates by means other than hydrolysis?
- Lyases (correct)
- Transferases
- Oxidoreductases
- Hydrolases
What is the percentage of water in saliva?
What is the percentage of water in saliva?
- 98%
- 95%
- 90%
- 99% (correct)
What is the term for enzymes that catalyze the interconversion of optical and geometric isomers?
What is the term for enzymes that catalyze the interconversion of optical and geometric isomers?
What is the name of the protein that is responsible for protecting the teeth from acid and bacteria?
What is the name of the protein that is responsible for protecting the teeth from acid and bacteria?
What is the primary location where most chemical digestion takes place?
What is the primary location where most chemical digestion takes place?
What is the average daily production of saliva in a healthy person?
What is the average daily production of saliva in a healthy person?
What is the hormone responsible for stimulating the release of pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine?
What is the hormone responsible for stimulating the release of pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine?
What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
What is the primary function of pancreatic amylase?
What is the condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying, often found in patients with diabetes mellitus?
What is the condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying, often found in patients with diabetes mellitus?
What is the purpose of secretin in the digestive process?
What is the purpose of secretin in the digestive process?
Which of the following is NOT a major class of nutrients that undergoes digestion in the small intestine?
Which of the following is NOT a major class of nutrients that undergoes digestion in the small intestine?
What is the primary role of bile salts in lipid digestion?
What is the primary role of bile salts in lipid digestion?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down oligosaccharides into simple sugars?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down oligosaccharides into simple sugars?
What is the primary function of trypsin and chymotrypsin in protein digestion?
What is the primary function of trypsin and chymotrypsin in protein digestion?
What is the primary role of pancreatic lipase in lipid digestion?
What is the primary role of pancreatic lipase in lipid digestion?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down triglycerides into free fatty acids and monoglycerides?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down triglycerides into free fatty acids and monoglycerides?
What is the primary function of brush border enzymes in carbohydrate digestion?
What is the primary function of brush border enzymes in carbohydrate digestion?
Which type of medication can cause or exacerbate xerostomia?
Which type of medication can cause or exacerbate xerostomia?
What is the primary consequence of chronic xerostomia on patients' lives?
What is the primary consequence of chronic xerostomia on patients' lives?
What type of enzyme splits proteins into small peptides and amino acids?
What type of enzyme splits proteins into small peptides and amino acids?
Where does the majority of digestion occur in the human body?
Where does the majority of digestion occur in the human body?
What is the primary function of saliva in digestion?
What is the primary function of saliva in digestion?
What symptom of xerostomia makes eating impossible?
What symptom of xerostomia makes eating impossible?
What is the primary function of pepsin in the digestive system?
What is the primary function of pepsin in the digestive system?
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of alkali on pepsin and pepsinogen?
Which of the following statements is true about the effects of alkali on pepsin and pepsinogen?
Which exocrine gland is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes in the small intestine?
Which exocrine gland is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes in the small intestine?
What is the function of pepsinogen in the digestive system?
What is the function of pepsinogen in the digestive system?
What is the primary aspect of gastric function studied in clinical practice?
What is the primary aspect of gastric function studied in clinical practice?
