Examine the digestive system structures in the figure. Most of the digestion of fats occurs in structure(s) ________.

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Digestion of fats primarily occurs in the small intestine, which is represented by structure 4 in the figure. While some lipid digestion may occur in the stomach (structure 3), the majority of lipid breakdown occurs in the small intestine through the action of bile and pancreatic lipase. Therefore, the best choice is B, as only structure 4 represents the primary site of fat digestion.

Examine the Digestive System Structures in the Figure