Which of the Following Statements Concerning Saliva Is False

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning saliva is false?

• A) Saliva moistens food.
• B) Saliva is secreted by three pairs of salivary glands.
• C) Saliva dissolves food so it can be tasted.
• D) Saliva starts the enzymatic digestion of lipids.
• E) Saliva starts the enzymatic digestion of starch.

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Definitions:

Short-term Memory

The part of the memory system where information is stored for a short duration, typically around 20 to 30 seconds.

Episodic Memory

The type of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the context of time and place.

Digit-span Test

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Declarative Memory

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