What is the primary function of saliva?
Absorb nutrients
Break down proteins
Lubricate food and begin carbohydrate digestion
Digest fats
Saliva moistens food to make swallowing easier and contains amylase, which begins carbohydrate digestion.
Which of these processes occurs in the mouth?
Where does most nutrient absorption occur?
What is the function of the esophagus?
Which organ is primarily responsible for water absorption?
What type of digestion occurs when food is broken down by chewing?
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