The Process of Carbohydrate Digestion Primarily Takes Place in The

Question

The process of carbohydrate digestion primarily takes place in the
A) mouth
B) stomach
C) small intestine
D) large intestine

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrate digestion primarily takes place in the small intestine. Salivary amylase in the mouth and pancreatic amylase in the small intestine both help break down carbohydrates, but the majority of the breakdown occurs in the small intestine where enzymes released by the pancreas and small intestine break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. The stomach does not play a significant role in carbohydrate digestion and the large intestine primarily absorbs water and electrolytes, not nutrients.