Biology for IGCSE & O level - Human Nutrition (Section 1 - No. 20)
Which of the following statements are true regarding the small intestine?
It is the primary site of absorption.
It receives bile from the gallbladder.
It is the longest part of the digestive tract.
It is responsible for the emulsification of fats.
Explanation
The small intestine is where most absorption happens, and it receives bile. The liver helps emulsify fats but this is then utilized in the small intestine, where final digestion happens.
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