Question

The pancreas and gallbladder assist the small intestine with which type of digestion?
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Neither mechanical nor chemical digestion
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Both mechanical and chemical digestion
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Mechanical digestion only
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Chemical digestion only

Answer 1

The pancreas and gallbladder assist the small intestine with **chemical digestion only**. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes that help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, while the gallbladder stores bile produced by the liver, which aids in the emulsification and digestion of fats.