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The mouth is not responsible for

receives and tastes food
partial digestion by saliva
absorption of nutrients

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A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase (AH-meh-lace) starts to break down some of the carbohydrates (starches and sugars) in the food even before it leaves the mouth.
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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