In the Stomach

Question

In the stomach
A)most of the food is digested.
B)most of the nutrients are absorbed.
C)protein digestion begins.
D)carbohydrate digestion is completed.
E)None of the choices is correct.

Accepted Answer

In the stomach, protein digestion begins thanks to an enzyme called pepsin, which is activated by stomach acid. Most of the food is not yet fully digested in the stomach, and nutrient absorption occurs primarily in the small intestine. Carbohydrate digestion actually begins in the mouth with the action of salivary enzymes.