The vast majority of fat digestion takes place in the:

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The majority of fat digestion takes place in the small intestine with lipases released by the pancreas. Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down fats into smaller fatty acid molecules that can be absorbed into the bloodstream. The mouth and stomach do secrete small amounts of lipases, but they are not sufficient to break down the majority of dietary fats. The large intestine plays a minimal role in fat digestion and absorption.

The Vast Majority of Fat Digestion Takes Place in The