Choose the correct sentences.
$(1)$ Electrolytes like $Na^+, K^+, Cl^-, HCO_3^-$ are present in saliva.
$(2)$ Starch is converted into maltose by the help of salivary amylase at $pH \, 6.8$.
$(3)$ The intrinsic factor of the stomach is essential for the absorption of vitamin $B_{12}$.
$(4)$ Di- and monoglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol by lipases.

  • A
    $(1), (2), (3)$
  • B
    $(2), (3), (4)$
  • C
    $(1), (3), (4)$
  • D
    $(3), (4)$

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Read the following statements thoroughly and identify whether they are true or false. Choose the right option accordingly.
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$II.$ Common bile duct is the fusion of the right and left hepatic duct.
$III.$ Hepato-pancreatic duct opens into the proximal part of the small intestine.
$IV.$ Pancreas consists of two parts,exocrine and endocrine.
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$I.$ Digestion of starch starts from the mouth.
$II.$ Around $30 \%$ of the starch is digested in the stomach.
$III.$ Digestion of food requires the action of pancreatic juices.
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