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Digestion involves the breakdown of food into larger components that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.
Digestion involves the breakdown of food into larger components that can be absorbed and assimilated into the body.
False
The cephalic phase of digestion begins with secretions from gastric glands in response to the sight and smell of food.
The cephalic phase of digestion begins with secretions from gastric glands in response to the sight and smell of food.
True
The intestinal phase begins in the stomach.
The intestinal phase begins in the stomach.
False
Saliva contains the digestive enzymes amylase and lingual lipase.
Saliva contains the digestive enzymes amylase and lingual lipase.
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The gastric phase of digestion happens in the small intestine.
The gastric phase of digestion happens in the small intestine.
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