Question

11 multiple choice 10 points what is a function of saliva? beginning the chemical digestion of carbohydrates absorbing fat from ingested food cleansing the esophagus breaking food into smaller pieces

Explanation:

Saliva contains amylase, an enzyme that starts the chemical digestion of carbohydrates. Absorbing fat occurs mainly in the small - intestine. Saliva does not cleanse the esophagus directly. Breaking food into smaller pieces is mainly the function of chewing.

Answer:

Beginning the chemical digestion of carbohydrates