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Where does most protein digestion occur in the small intestine?
Where does most protein digestion occur in the small intestine?
- Stomach
- Colon
- Ileum
- Duodenum and jejunum (correct)
Which cells are responsible for the last stage of protein digestion in the small intestine?
Which cells are responsible for the last stage of protein digestion in the small intestine?
- Gastric cells
- Enterocytes (correct)
- Liver cells
- Pancreatic cells
What happens to dipeptides and tripeptides in the small intestine?
What happens to dipeptides and tripeptides in the small intestine?
- They are digested by peptidases secreted by enterocytes (correct)
- They are absorbed into the bloodstream as is
- They are digested by pancreatic enzymes
- They are excreted as waste
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