Multiple Choice
In the context of homeostasis, nutrition support is typically needed if burns cover what proportion of the total body surface area?
23. The Digestive System
Introduction to the Digestive System
Multiple Choice
Which enzyme produced in pancreatic juice breaks down carbohydrates into smaller components?
A
Lipase
B
Trypsin
C
Amylase
D
Nuclease
Verified step by step guidance1
Identify the function of each enzyme listed in the options: Lipase, Trypsin, Amylase, and Nuclease.
Understand that carbohydrates are broken down into simpler sugars, such as glucose, through the process of digestion.
Recognize that Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Note that Trypsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides.
Conclude that Amylase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down carbohydrates into smaller sugar molecules, making it the correct answer.
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