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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question
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Besides enzymes, what protective substances are found in saliva?
Options
A Hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen.
B Bile salts and bilirubin.
C Histatins and antibodies (Immunoglobulin A).
Correct Answer
D Sodium bicarbonate and mucus.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Saliva contains histatins and antibodies (IgA) to provide an early defense against microbes.

Hint

They help protect against pathogens entering with food.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Digestion and Absorption of Food
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 500 of 2214
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