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True or False:
The primary process for chemical digestion and absorption takes place in the stomach.
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False.
Most chemical digestion and almost all nutrient absorption occur in the small intestine (especially the duodenum and jejunum). The stomach primarily performs mechanical mixing and initial protein digestion (and absorbs very little: e.g., alcohol, some drugs).
Most chemical digestion and almost all nutrient absorption occur in the small intestine (especially the duodenum and jejunum). The stomach primarily performs mechanical mixing and initial protein digestion (and absorbs very little: e.g., alcohol, some drugs).
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