Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 13RQ
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The chemical digestion by enzymes begins in the oral cavity and ends to the small intestine. The enzymes in the small intestine complete the digestion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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