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Per NCERT, where does the COMPLETE DIGESTION of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats take place in humans?
ALarge intestine only
BStomach only
CMouth only
DSmall intestine — receiving secretions from liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic enzymes)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Small intestine — receiving secretions from liver (bile) and pancreas (pancreatic enzymes)
Per NCERT §5.2.4, small intestine is the site of complete digestion. Stomach + mouth start the process; large intestine absorbs water.
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