LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes

LPN ATI Fundamental Exam Paredes ( 50 Questions)

The nurse reminds the patient that the salivary glands excrete saliva, which starts the digestion of



Correct Answer: A

A.    Saliva contains enzymes like amylase that break down starches into simpler sugars, initiating their digestion in the mouth.
B.    Fat digestion primarily starts in the small intestine with the action of bile and pancreatic lipase.
C.    Protein digestion begins in the stomach with the action of enzymes like pepsin.
D.    Fiber is not digested by enzymes in the human digestive system, though it aids in digestion and promotes bowel movements.




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