Question

Pick up the correct pairing.

• A. Mouth cavity - carbohydrate digestion
• B. Small intestine - fat digestion
• C. Pancreas - fat digestion
• D. Liver - protein digestion

Answer 1

The correct option is A Mouth cavity - carbohydrate digestion

• The mouth cavity receives the salivary amylase from the salivary gland. This enzyme works on the digestion of carbohydrates while the food is being chewed. Around 40% of carbohydrates are digested in the mouth cavity.
• The small intestine is the site for the digestion of all the nutrients.
• Pancreas release the pancreatic juice containing enzymes for protein digestion in the small intestine.
• The liver secretes bile in the small intestine for the emulsification of fats.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Mouth cavity - carbohydrate digestion'.