By the time the contents of the GI tract reach the ________,the three energy-yielding nutrients have been digested.
A) pharynx
B) ileum
C) stomach
D) duodenum
E) pancreas

Question

By the time the contents of the GI tract reach the ________,the three energy-yielding nutrients have been digested.
A) pharynx 
B) ileum 
C) stomach 
D) duodenum 
E) pancreas

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ileum is the final section of the small intestine where the digestion of the three energy-yielding nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, and proteins) is completed before the contents move into the large intestine.

By the Time the Contents of the GI Tract Reach