The nursing faculty is discussing digestion and indicates it begins in the mouth with salivary -amylase (ptyalin)that initiates the digestion of:
A) Proteins
B) Carbohydrates
C) Fats
D) Amino acids

Question

The nursing faculty is discussing digestion and indicates it begins in the mouth with salivary  -amylase (ptyalin)that initiates the digestion of:
A) Proteins 
B) Carbohydrates 
C) Fats 
D) Amino acids

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Salivary amylase initiates the digestion of carbohydrates.
Protein digestion occurs in the stomach and is influenced by pepsin.
Fat digestion is aided by bile.
Amino acids are not involved in the digestive process.

The Nursing Faculty Is Discussing Digestion and Indicates It Begins