Preliminary digestion of carbohydrates begins in the _____.
A) mouth
B) esophagus
C) stomach
D) duodenum
E) jejunum

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Preliminary digestion of carbohydrates begins in the _____.  
A) mouth
B) esophagus
C) stomach
D) duodenum
E) jejunum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Preliminary digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth with the action of the enzyme amylase, which breaks down starch into smaller sugars.

Preliminary Digestion of Carbohydrates Begins in the _____