Respond to the following statements with reference to the four glands or structures of the mammalian gastrointestinal tract listed below.
-Initial digestion of starch is facilitated by its secretions.
A)Salivary gland
B)Stomach mucosa
C)Intestinal mucosa
D)Pancreas

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Salivary glands secrete salivary amylase, which initiates the digestion of starch by breaking down large starch molecules into smaller ones (maltose).

Respond to the Following Statements with Reference to the Four