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Which organ is primarily responsible for the digestion of food?
Which organ is primarily responsible for the digestion of food?
- Spleen
- Stomach (correct)
- Pancreas
- Liver
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?
Where does the majority of nutrient absorption occur in the digestive system?
- Liver
- Small intestine (correct)
- Large intestine
- Gallbladder
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the digestive system?
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the digestive system?
- Pepsin
- Lipase
- Amylase (correct)
- Trypsin
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Digestive System
- The small intestine is primarily responsible for the digestion of food.
- The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine.
- The enzyme amylase is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the digestive system.
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