18th July 2023

A 32-year-old man with malabsorption secondary to chronic pancreatitis sees you in a gastroenterology clinic

A 32-year-old man with malabsorption secondary to chronic pancreatitis sees you in a gastroenterology clinic. He wants to learn more about the digestive enzymes of the human body. He is aware that amylase is secreted by the salivary glands and would like to know its role in digestion.

Which substance does amylase digest?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.