B3.1 and 2

What is the role of amylase in the digestive system?

• It digests carbohydrates.

• It emulsifies fats.

• It absorbs nutrients.

• It breaks down proteins.

Which part of the digestive system is responsible for the absorption of nutrients?

• Large intestine

• Esophagus

• Stomach

• Small intestine

Which enzyme is responsible for the digestion of fats in the small intestine?

• Protease

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Carbohydrase

What is the main function of villi in the small intestine?

• To produce mucus

• To increase the surface area for absorption

• To secrete digestive enzymes

• To store undigested food

Which part of the digestive system is primarily involved in water absorption?

• Liver

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Stomach

What enzyme is found in saliva that starts digesting carbohydrates?

• amylase

• lipase

• pepsin

• bile

Which of the following enzymes breaks down fats?

• lipase
• pepsin
• sucrase
• amylase

Enzymes (like salivary amylase) in your saliva help break down food while chewing. This is...

• Mechanical digestion

• Chemical digestion

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the mouth?

• Lipase

• Protease

• Amylase

• Pepsin

What is the main role of the pancreas in the body?

• To pump blood

• To produce digestive enzymes and insulin

• To filter toxins

• To absorb nutrients