What enzyme is responsible for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine?
A. Pancreatic proteases
B. Salivary amylase
C. Bicarbonate
D. Pancreatic amylase
Answer: D
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a. Anus b. Cardiac c. Duodenum d. Ileocecal valve
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