The Lipase Found in Saliva Is Unable to Digest Much

question 23

True/False

The lipase found in saliva is unable to digest much fat because the fat has not been emulsified.

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles and the reception of external stimuli.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain and is encased in the vertebral column; it is a crucial part of the central nervous system.

Amygdala

A structure in the brain involved in emotion regulation, emotional memory, and responses to fear.

Medulla

Part of the brainstem involved in controlling involuntary functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.