Fat Digestion Begins in The

Question

Fat digestion begins in the
A) mouth
B) stomach
C) small intestine
D) large intestine

Accepted Answer

Fat digestion primarily begins in the small intestine, specifically in the duodenum, where bile from the liver and enzymes from the pancreas break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption. While some breakdown of fats may occur in the mouth through lipase enzymes, it is not a significant enough amount to be considered the primary site of fat digestion. The stomach mainly grinds and churns food to form chyme, and the large intestine primarily absorbs water and electrolytes from fecal matter.