Salivary amylase begins the process of carbohydrate digestion in the mouth. The activity of salivary amylase is halted in the stomach because

A. of the acidic environment of the stomach.
B. starch digestion has concluded at that point.
C. its continued activity could damage the stomach lining.
D. secretion of salivary amylase into the duodenum would reduce the release of pancreatic amylase from the small intestine.


A

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