@masrock65: Answer: C - Mouth Salivary amylase begins breaking down starch into smaller carbohydrates during chewing. ❌ A: The stomach primarily begins protein digestion. ❌ B: The small intestine continues carbohydrate digestion and absorbs nutrients. ❌ D: The esophagus transports food to the stomach. MA Pearl: Mechanical digestion breaks food into smaller pieces; chemical digestion uses enzymes to break down nutrients. #MAsROCK #MedicalAssistant #DigestiveSystem #AnatomyAndPhysiology #CCMAPractice