After fat is eaten, the majority of its digestion will take place in the:
A)mouth.
B)stomach.
C)small intestine.
D)large intestine.

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The majority of fat digestion occurs in the small intestine. In the small intestine, bile and enzymes break down fats into fatty acids, which are then absorbed into the bloodstream. Some fat digestion does occur in the mouth and stomach, but the majority occurs in the small intestine. Fat is not digested in the large intestine.

After Fat Is Eaten, the Majority of Its Digestion Will