Question

Fat is completely digested in the-

• A. Stomach
• B. Mouth
• C. Small Intestine
• D. Large Intestine

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Small Intestine

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct Option:

1. Fat is not digested until it reaches the small intestine, there the release of enzymes such as pancreatic lipase from the pancreas and bile juice from the liver helps in the emulsification of fat.
2. Digestion of a very less amount of fat can take place in the mouth with the help of lingual lipase but it is very insignificant.
3. Fat is completely digested only in the small intestine.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. In the stomach, the food undergoes churning and it mixes well with the acid and gets broken down into small pieces for the digestion in the small intestine.
2. A mainly small amount of carbohydrates and proteins are digested in the stomach.

Option B:

1. In the mouth, the food is chewed and formed into a bolus.
2. Enzymes such as amylase and lipase help in the digestion of a very small amount of carbohydrate and fat but it is insignificant.

Option D

1. In the large intestine, there is no digestion process.
2. Here, mainly absorption of water takes place.

Final answer: Fat is completely digested in the small intestine.