The primary site within the human body where carbohydrate digestion occurs is the

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Carbohydrate digestion primarily occurs in the small intestine where pancreatic amylase breaks down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars (glucose, fructose, and galactose) and enzymes on the membranes of intestinal mucosal cells further break down disaccharides (such as sucrose, lactose, and maltose) into their individual sugar components. Though some initial digestion of carbohydrates takes place in the mouth by salivary enzyme alpha amylase, it is not the primary site of carbohydrate digestion. The stomach does not play a significant role in carbohydrate digestion.

The Primary Site Within the Human Body Where Carbohydrate Digestion