______ contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

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  1. The large intestine
  2. The small intestine
  3. The stomach
  4. Saliva

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Option 4 : Saliva
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The correct answer is Saliva.

Key Points

  • Saliva contains an enzyme called Lingual Lipase, which helps in breaking down fats.
  • Our saliva plays a significant role in our digestive system.
  • It also contains enzymes like Amylase and Isozyme.
  • Amylase breaks down starches (complex carbohydrates) into sugars, which can be absorbed more easily by our body.

Additional Information

  • Saliva is an aqueous fluid found in the oral cavity playing a fundamental role in the preservation and maintenance of oral health. Saliva acts in relation to taste, mastication, bolus formation, enzymatic digestion, and swallowing.
  • Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies.
  • These are some important enzymes needed for our digestion
Enzyme Produced By
Amylase Mouth(Saliva)
Pepsin Stomach
Trypsin Pancreas
Pancreatic Lipase Pancreas
Deoxyribonuclease and ribonuclease Pancreas
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