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Which enzyme is responsible for converting starch into maltose?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting starch into maltose?
- Bile
- Ptyalin (correct)
- Pepsin
- Hydrochloric acid
Which of the following is the largest gland in the human body?
Which of the following is the largest gland in the human body?
- Liver (correct)
- Pancreas
- Salivary glands
- Thyroid gland
What is the primary function of pepsin?
What is the primary function of pepsin?
- Breakdown of proteins (correct)
- Breakdown of carbohydrates
- Neutralization of stomach acid
- Breakdown of fats
Which of the following muscles is involuntary?
Which of the following muscles is involuntary?
What is the primary cause of acidity?
What is the primary cause of acidity?
Which of the following types of teeth are used for cutting and tearing food?
Which of the following types of teeth are used for cutting and tearing food?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the pancreas and bile?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the relationship between the pancreas and bile?
Which muscle type is responsible for the involuntary movement of substances through the digestive tract?
Which muscle type is responsible for the involuntary movement of substances through the digestive tract?
What is the primary function of the salivary glands in the digestive process?
What is the primary function of the salivary glands in the digestive process?
Which of the following best explains why intoxicating substances should not be consumed?
Which of the following best explains why intoxicating substances should not be consumed?
Which of the following correctly matches the organ with its corresponding gland and secretion?
Which of the following correctly matches the organ with its corresponding gland and secretion?
Which of the following best describes the reason for food becoming acidic in the stomach?
Which of the following best describes the reason for food becoming acidic in the stomach?
