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What happens to the activity of salivary amylase when it comes in contact with gastric secretions?
What happens to the activity of salivary amylase when it comes in contact with gastric secretions?
- It becomes more active
- It remains the same
- It is blocked (correct)
- It becomes more acidic
When does starch digestion occur in the body and fundus of the stomach?
When does starch digestion occur in the body and fundus of the stomach?
- During the mixing of food with stomach secretions
- After the food becomes mixed with the stomach secretions
- Before the food becomes mixed with the stomach secretions (correct)
- Starch digestion does not occur in the body and fundus of the stomach
What does pancreatic secretion contain in large quantities?
What does pancreatic secretion contain in large quantities?
- a-amylase (correct)
- Trypsin
- Lipase
- Pepsin
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Test your knowledge of the digestive system and learn how starch is digested in the body with this quiz. Discover how long it takes for digestion to start, which enzymes are involved, and how acidity affects the process. Get familiar with the role of salivary and pancreatic secretions and their impact on starch digestion. Don't miss the chance to improve your understanding of this essential bodily process. Take the quiz now!
