The duodenum of a person was surgically removed. Which of the following substances would have their digestion affected?
- starch and protein only
- starch and lipids
- starch, peptones and maltose
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starch, protein and lipids
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
These three (starch, protein and lipids) have a process to undergo in the duodenum (the beginning of the small intestine), therefore, the surgery will affect them.