The major events of chemical digestion and absorption of foods occur in the

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The small intestine is where the majority of chemical digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs. The enzymes and secretions from the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder mix with the partially digested food from the stomach in the small intestine to break down nutrients further and allow for their absorption into the bloodstream. The other options listed (oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, and large intestine) play roles in digestion and absorption but not to the extent and importance of the small intestine.

The Major Events of Chemical Digestion and Absorption of Foods