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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 8:29am.

Which of the following digestive functions can occur in the mouth?
A. Enzymatic action on protein
B. Absorption of water
C. Enzymatic action on carbohydrates
D. Secretion of bile

health - bobpursley, Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:27am
The process of digesting carbohydrates begins in the mouth. Our saliva contains an enzyme called amylase that starts breaking down the more complex carbs into simpler types.
health - Anonymous, Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 9:43am
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