NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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In humans, chemical digestion is accomplished by enzyme action that begins in the mouth and ends in the
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esophagus
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small intestine
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stomach
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gall bladder
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As you chew, your salivary glands release saliva into your mouth. The saliva contains digestive enzymes that start off the process of chemical digestion.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chemical digestion of food starts in the mouth. The mouth has salivary glands that secrete an enzyme called amylase. This enzyme acts on complex carbohydrates present in the food and converts them into simpler forms.
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