8. a) The digestive enzyme in saliva is ,which digests starch to b) The water of saliva is important to dissolve food so that it may be and to moisten a mass of food so that it may be c) The enzyme in saliva that inhibits the overgrowth of bacteria in the oral cavity is

(a) What is the charge of bile acids in the small intestine, where the pH is 7–8? (b) According to one hypothesis, bile acids are toxic to bacteria and so could help limit their growth in the intestine. Propose a mechanism for this bactericidal activity.

What causes heartburn? Which structure found in your stomach helps prevent heartburn from occurring? You had a slice of cheese and pepperoni Pizza for lunch. a.) What kind of macromolecules are found in the pizza ? b.) Describe the chemical digestion of the pepperoni in the pizza. Include the organs and the enzymes involved in chemical digestion.

A patient has a stage 4 pressure ulcer on their sacral area. What type of foods would the patient MOST benefit from? Question 64 options: a)  Peanuts, tomatoes, and rice b)  Oats, fruits, and vegetables c)  Liver, spinach, corn d)  Dried beans, eggs, meats