Answer:
e. absorption of monosaccharides
Step-by-step explanation:
The oral cavity is the first part of the digestive system where food is received, crushed, mixed with digestive enzymes secreted at that level, and also where the food is turned into the form of bolus before it is being channeled down through the pharynx into the alimentary canal for further digestion.
The oral cavity is also a site for respiration and speech production.
It is made up of the teeth, hard and soft palate, tongue and other vital parts that play different roles in food digestion.
The function of the oral cavity does not include absorption monosaccharides.