Fats are digested in the
A)stomach.
B)liver.
C)pancreas.
D)small intestine.

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Fats are primarily digested in the small intestine. The liver and pancreas also play a role in fat digestion by producing bile and pancreatic lipase enzymes respectively, which aid in the breakdown of fats. However, the majority of fat digestion occurs in the small intestine where bile and pancreatic lipase mix with the chyme (partially digested food) to break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption.

Fats Are Digested in the