Match the digestive secretions, labelled a. through e., to the descriptions. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-exerts detergent action
A)bile salts
B)pepsin(ogen)
C)amylase
D)lipase
E)trypsin(ogen)

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Bile salts are responsible for exerting detergent action, helping to emulsify fats and make them more accessible to lipase for breakdown.

Answer: B
 Pepsin(ogen) is responsible for the initial breakdown of proteins in the stomach.

Answer: C
 Amylase is responsible for the breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars in the mouth and small intestine.

Answer: D
 Lipase is responsible for breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine.

Answer: E
 Trypsin(ogen) is responsible for breaking down proteins in the small intestine.

Match the Digestive Secretions, Labelled A