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During digestion food is broken down into ____________substance |
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Answer» A digestive enzyme in saliva called amylase (PRONOUNCED: AH-meh-lace) starts to break down some of the carbohydrates (starches and SUGARS) in the food even before it leaves the mouth. SWALLOWING, done by MUSCLE movements in the tongue and mouth, moves the food into the throat, or PHARYNX |
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