In the human body, the food passes through a continuous canal which begins at the ______ and ends at the anus.

The digestion process initiated by amylase in saliva leads to the breakdown of carbohydrates into __________.

The process initiated by amylases in saliva leads to the breakdown of carbohydrates into ______.

Which substance is secreted by gastric glands to protect the inner lining of the stomach from the action of hydrochloric acid under normal conditions?