Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the digestive system? A. In the stomach, the presence of food produces gastrin, which leads to a lowering of pH, which then activates pepsin for digestion of proteins. B. As food passes through the liver it is mixed with bile which breaks large clusters of fats into smaller droplets. C. Nutrient absorption takes place primarily in the small intestine. D. Lipases in the small intestine break lipids into glycerol and free fatty acids. E. Salivary amylase is secreted in the mouth to initiate digestion of carbohydrates.
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