Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Another word for swallowing
A)Digestion
B)Absorption
C)Amylase
D)Bile
E)Maltase
F)Lipase
G)Pepsin
H)Monosaccharides
I)Glycerol
J)Amino acids
K)Mastication
L)Lactase
M)Hydrochloric acid
N)Trypsin
O)Deglutition
P)Sucrase

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Deglutition is another word for swallowing.

Answer: K
 Mastication refers to the process of chewing.

Answer: A
 Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed by the body.

Answer: B
 Absorption is the process by which nutrients are taken up into the body from the digestive tract.

Answer: C
 Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates (specifically, starch) into smaller sugars.

Answer: D
 Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that helps with the digestion and absorption of fats.

Answer: E
 Maltase is an enzyme that breaks down maltose (a type of sugar) into glucose.

Answer: F
 Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

Answer: G
 Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

Answer: H
 Monosaccharides are single-unit sugars (such as glucose and fructose) that are absorbable by the body.

Answer: I
 Glycerol is a component of fats that can be broken down and used by the body for energy.

Answer: J
 Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

Answer: L
 Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose (a type of sugar found in milk) into glucose and galactose.

Answer: M
 Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid produced by cells in the stomach that helps break down food and kill potentially harmful bacteria.

Answer: N
 Trypsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.

Answer: P
 Sucrase is an enzyme that breaks down sucrose (a type of sugar) into glucose and fructose.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description