MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding function or description.
-produces amylase,which begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates
A)large intestine
B)pancreas
C)liver
D)stomach
E)esophagus
F)salivary gland
G)gallbladder
H)mouth
I)pharynx
J)small intestine

Question

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The salivary gland produces amylase, which begins the chemical digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starch into sugars.

Answer: B
 The pancreas secretes enzymes (including amylase) that aid in the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Answer: D
 The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid and enzymes that break down proteins, not carbohydrates.

Answer: J
 The small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of nutrients, including carbohydrates that have been broken down by pancreatic amylase.

Note: The remaining answer choices are not associated with the production of amylase.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Function or Description