Question

digestion begins in the ______.pharynxesophagusstomachskill knowledge/comprehensionoral cavityquestion 131 ptspancreatic lipase contributes to the digestion of fatstruefalsequestion 141 ptsfats are absorbed by active transport in the small intestinetruefalse

Explanation:

• Digestion begins in the oral cavity where mechanical (chewing) and chemical (salivary amylase acting on carbohydrates) digestion start.
• Pancreatic lipase breaks down fats (triglycerides) into fatty acids and glycerol, so it contributes to fat digestion.
• Fats are absorbed by simple diffusion (not active transport) in the small intestine after being emulsified and digested.

Answer:

• First question: oral cavity
• Question 13: True
• Question 14: False