The Functions of the Oral Cavity Include All of the Following

question 52

Multiple Choice

The functions of the oral cavity include all of the following, except

• A) digestion of carbohydrates.
• B) mechanical processing of food.
• C) absorption of monosaccharides.
• D) lubrication.
• E) analysis of material before swallowing.

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