Starch Digestion 101
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What is the reason for the blockage of salivary amylase activity in the stomach?

  • The lack of pancreatic secretion
  • The high pH of the stomach
  • The low pH of the stomach (correct)
  • The presence of gastric secretions
  • How long can starch digestion continue in the body and fundus of the stomach before the food becomes mixed with stomach secretions?

  • 3 hours
  • 1 hour (correct)
  • 2 hours
  • 30 minutes
  • Which enzyme is found in both pancreatic secretion and saliva?

  • Protease
  • Lipase
  • Trypsin
  • Amylase (correct)
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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!

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