8 Questions
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down maltose into glucose?
Maltase
What is the main function of lipase in the digestive system?
Break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Which enzyme breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose?
Lactase
In which part of the body is sucrase secreted?
Small intestine
Which enzyme is important for digesting proteins into amino acids?
Proteases
What is the primary function of amylase in the digestive process?
Break down carbohydrates into sugars
The enzyme lactase primarily acts on which sugar?
Sucrose
Which enzyme is produced in small amounts by the mouth and stomach?
Lipase
Study Notes
Enzymes in Digestive System
- Maltase is responsible for breaking down maltose into glucose.
- Lipase is the main enzyme responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol in the digestive system.
- Lactase breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose.
- Sucrase is secreted in the small intestine.
- Proteases are important for digesting proteins into amino acids.
- The primary function of amylase in the digestive process is to break down starch into simple sugars.
- Lactase primarily acts on lactose sugar.
- Amylase is produced in small amounts by the mouth and stomach.
This quiz covers various parts of the human digestive system, including the salivary glands, esophagus, and liver, along with their functions in the digestion process. Test your knowledge on how these organs work together to help you digest food effectively.
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