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What is the main function of salivary amylase during the oral phase of digestion?
What is the main function of salivary amylase during the oral phase of digestion?
- Taste sensation
- Antibacterial action
- Initial digestion of starches (correct)
- Lubrication and moistening of food
Which cells are responsible for gastric secretion of mucous in the stomach?
Which cells are responsible for gastric secretion of mucous in the stomach?
- Enteroendocrine cells
- Mucous cells (correct)
- Chief cells
- Parietal cells
What is the main function of lingual lipase during the oral phase of digestion?
What is the main function of lingual lipase during the oral phase of digestion?
- Lubrication and moistening of food
- Taste sensation
- Antibacterial action
- Minor contribution to lipid hydrolysis (correct)
Which phase of digestion involves the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids?
Which phase of digestion involves the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids?
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What is the primary function of the esophagus in digestion?
What is the primary function of the esophagus in digestion?
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