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Which organ secretes an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar?
Which organ secretes an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar?
- Liver
- Oesophagus
- Salivary glands (correct)
- Pancreas
What is the role of enzymes in the process of digestion?
What is the role of enzymes in the process of digestion?
- Assimilating nutrients into the bloodstream
- Speeding up chemical reactions in cells (correct)
- Breaking down food in the mouth
- Lubricating food for easier swallowing
How do enzymes contribute to the digestion of food in the human body?
How do enzymes contribute to the digestion of food in the human body?
- By transporting food through the alimentary canal
- By breaking down complex substances into simpler ones (correct)
- By producing energy during digestion
- By absorbing nutrients from food
Which organ is responsible for producing bile to aid in fat digestion?
Which organ is responsible for producing bile to aid in fat digestion?
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What is the main function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
What is the main function of the salivary glands in the digestive system?
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What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
What is the function of the pancreas in the digestive system?
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Which enzyme helps in breaking down fats during digestion?
Which enzyme helps in breaking down fats during digestion?
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What is the role of liver secretions in the process of digestion?
What is the role of liver secretions in the process of digestion?
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What happens to enzymes after they have catalyzed a chemical reaction?
What happens to enzymes after they have catalyzed a chemical reaction?
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Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins during digestion?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins during digestion?
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