This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: G.I.T, Subject name: Physiology
Digestion of disaccharides occur at 
Select and explain. 
A. Stomach, B. Mouth, C. Small intestine, D. Large intestine
C: Small intestine
Answer: C: Small intestine 
Explanation: The digestion of carbohydrates begins in the mouth. The salivary enzyme amylase begins the breakdown of food starches into maltose, a disaccharide. ... Maltase breaks down maltose into glucose. Other disaccharides, such as sucrose and lactose are broken down by sucrase and lactase, respectively Ref: guyton and hall textbook of medical physiology 12 edition page number:426,427,428