The functions of the oral cavity include all of the following except
A) sensory analysis of material before swallowing.
B) mechanical processing of food.
C) lubrication.
D) absorption of monosaccharides.
E) digestion of carbohydrates.

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The oral cavity does not absorb monosaccharides. The small intestine is responsible for absorbing monosaccharides after digestion has taken place.

The Functions of the Oral Cavity Include All of the Following