Why does carbohydrate digestion NOT occur in the stomach?
A) Acid in the stomach inactivates salivary amylase.
B) All carbohydrates are broken down in the mouth before they reach the stomach.
C) The stomach lining absorbs all carbohydrates.
D) Pancreatic amylase absorbs all carbohydrates through endocytosis.
A
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