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evelyn o bentley

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on: Aug 21, 2018
What is the name of the digestive enzyme in saliva that digests starch?
 A) lipase
  B) synthetase
  C) amylase
  D) lactase

Question 2

A decrease in the function of the parotid glands is most likely to result in ____.
 A) a lack of triglyceride digestion
  B) bolus that is difficult to form
  C) saliva that is too thin, that is, a high water to mucus ratio
  D) diarrhea due to malabsorption


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meryzewe

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B


evelyn o bentley

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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