Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Another word for chewing
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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Mastication is the term for chewing.

Answer: O
 Deglutition is the term for swallowing.

Answer: M
 Hydrochloric acid is a component of gastric juice that aids in digesting proteins.

Answer: L
 Lactase is an enzyme that breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose.

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

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

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

Answer: P
 Sucrase is an enzyme that breaks down sucrose into glucose and fructose.

Answer: H
 Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, such as glucose and fructose.

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

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

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

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

Answer: I
 Glycerol is a component of lipids (fats) that is released when lipids are broken down.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description