The dietitian is giving an inservice to the nurses on your unit. Many of your elderly patients experience poor wound healing after surgery. The dietitian has determined that these patients require more protein in their diet
The nurses are aware that enzymes are essential in the digestion of nutrients. What is the enzyme that initiates the digestion of protein?
A) Pepsin
B) Intrinsic factor
C) Lipase
D) Amylase
Ans: A
Feedback: The enzyme that initiates the digestion of protein is pepsin. Intrinsic factor combines with vitamin B12 for absorption by the ileum. Amylase aids in the digestion of starch, and lipase aids in the digestion of fats.
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