Digestion in the mouth involves
A) hydrolysis of proteins my amylase
B) absorption of simple sugars
C) hormonal control
D) hydrolysis of polysaccharides by amylase
E) bile actions

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Digestion in the mouth involves hydrolysis of polysaccharides by amylase, which breaks down complex carbohydrates into smaller glucose molecules. Amylase is a type of enzyme that is produced mainly in the pancreas and salivary glands, and it works by breaking the bonds between glucose molecules in carbohydrates. Neither hydrolysis of proteins by amylase nor absorption of simple sugars occurs in the mouth during digestion. Hormonal control and bile actions are not directly involved in digestion in the mouth.

Digestion in the Mouth Involves