What Information About When and Where Specific Digestion of Food

question 7

Multiple Choice

What information about when and where specific digestion of food takes place should be included in a patient teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Renin breaks down milk protein in the stomach.
• B) Lipase breaks down fats in the stomach.
• C) Pepsin begins to break down proteins in the stomach.
• D) Liver and pancreatic secretions break down fats in the small bowel.
• E) Ptyalin (amylase)breaks down carbohydrates in the colon.

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