What Is the Importance of the Mucus That Is Released

question 47

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of the mucus that is released by salivary glands?

• A) It aids in degradation of triglycerides to fatty acids and monoglycerides.
• B) It assists with mechanical digestion by the teeth.
• C) It contains hormonal molecules that stimulate the release of gastric juice by the stomach in anticipation of receipt of the contents of the mouth.
• D) It consists of glycoproteins that make food slippery enough to slide easily through the esophagus.

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