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Even though some digestion takes place in the mouth (starch) and the stomach (protein), it is actually the small intestine where most of the food we eat is broken down, and also where virtually all the absorption occurs.

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Q: Where does the greatest amount of nutrients absorbed take place?
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chemical digestion takes place in the small intestine large intestine,mouth and stomach. Nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine and minerals in the large intestine.


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