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Digestive System

1. What is the name of the enzyme found in human saliva?

  • A) Amylase
  • B) Protease
  • C) Lipase
  • D) Pepsin
A) Amylase. Explanation

2. What’s the name of the muscular tube that connects the mouth and stomach?

  • A) Esophagus
  • B) Trachea
  • C) Bronchus
  • D)  Pharynx
A) Esophagus. Explanation

3. Which organ produces bile to help digest fats?

  • A)  Pancreas
  • B) Stomach
  • C) Liver
  • D) Small intestine
C) Liver Explanation

4. What is the acid produced by the stomach to facilitate digestion?

  • A) Nitric acid
  • B) Hydrochloric acid
  • C) Sulfuric acid
  • D) Acetic acid
B) Hydrochloric acid Explanation

5. What is the name of the muscular contraction that moves food through the digestive tract?

  • A)  Peristalsis
  • B) Emulsification.
  • C) Absorption
  • D) Secretion
A) Peristalsis Explanation

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