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Digestion and Absorption
Protein digestion and absorption
Protein digestion is a multistep process that begins in the stomach and continues through the intestines. Proteins are absorbed into the blood stream by the small intestine.
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"OpenStax College, Digestive System Processes. October 17, 2013."
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