The Functions of Saliva Include

question 72

Multiple Choice

The functions of saliva include

• A)moistening, binding and building up food particles; beginning chemical digestion of carbohydrates; and cleansing the esophagus.
• B)moistening, binding and dissolving food particles; beginning chemical digestion of proteins; and cleansing the esophagus.
• C)moistening, binding and building up food particles; beginning mechanical digestion of fats; and cleansing the teeth and mouth.
• D)moistening, binding and dissolving food particles; beginning chemical digestion of carbohydrates; and cleansing the teeth and mouth.

Recognize the strategic misuse of appeals (to ignorance, emotion, authority) in arguments to persuade without substantive evidence.

Understand the fallacy of diversion or changing the subject to evade the point at issue.

Distinguish between accidental and essential attributes in the context of logical fallacies.

Understand the concept of gender-typing and how it manifests in children's play activities.

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Definitions:

Hormone

A chemical substance secreted by an organ or gland.

Needlesticks

Unintentional injury that occurs in the course of handling injection materials used for medication administration.

Unintentional Injury

An injury that occurs without the intent to harm, typically resulting from accidents or mishaps.

Injection Materials

Tools and substances used in the administration of drugs or fluids into the body via needles.