The duodenum of a person was surgically removed. Which of the following substances would have their digestion affected?

A. starch and protein only
B. starch and lipids
C. starch, peptones and maltose
D. starch, protein and lipids

Correct Answer: Option D

D. starch, protein and lipids

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.