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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The duodenum is primarily responsible for:
Options
A Water absorption
B Chemical digestion
Correct Answer
C Feces formation
D Bile storage
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine where most chemical digestion occurs, receiving bile and pancreatic enzymes to break down nutrients.

Hint

Consider where digestive enzymes and bile first mix with chyme.

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