Which Best Explains Why Carbohydrate Digestion Ceases When Food Reaches

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which best explains why carbohydrate digestion ceases when food reaches the stomach?

• A) Carbohydrate is completely digested in the mouth.
• B) Salivary enzymes cannot function in the acid environment of the stomach.
• C) Carbohydrate is completely absorbed in the esophagus.
• D) Intestinal bacteria are needed for carbohydrate digestion.

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