Human Saliva Performs All of the Following Functions Except

question 18

Multiple Choice

Human saliva performs all of the following functions except

• A)hydrolyzing proteins.
• B)hydrolyzing starch.
• C)controlling bacterial populations.
• D)neutralizing food acids.

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Definitions:

Cardia

The section of the stomach where the esophagus leads into it, involved in controlling the passage of food and preventing acid reflux.

Body

Generally refers to the physical structure of a living organism, comprising of various systems and organs that work together to sustain life.

Muscularis Externa

A layer of muscle in the walls of various organs, including the stomach and intestines, responsible for movement.

Submucosa

Layer of tissue in the digestive tract lying just beneath the mucosa, containing blood vessels, nerves, and glands.