Anatomy and Physiology II Practice Test

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Which enzyme is made in both the salivary glands and the pancreas, and digests starch?

Amylase
Pepsin
Trypsin
Lipase

The correct answer is: Amylase

Amylase is the enzyme responsible for the digestion of starches, and it is produced by both the salivary glands and the pancreas. In the mouth, salivary amylase initiates the breakdown of starch into simpler sugars as food is chewed and mixed with saliva. Once the starch reaches the intestines, pancreatic amylase continues this digestive process, breaking down the remaining starches into maltose and other disaccharides that can ultimately be absorbed by the body. The other enzymes listed have different functions and sources. Pepsin is produced in the stomach and is involved in protein digestion, while trypsin is secreted by the pancreas and also digests proteins. Lipase, on the other hand, is involved in lipid (fat) digestion and is produced by the pancreas as well but does not digest starch. Thus, amylase is unique in its dual production site and its role in starch digestion.