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Within micelles, pancreatic lipase breaks triglycerides into a monoglyceride and ________ fatty acids.

Puberty begins when the hypothalamus begins secreting ________.

The primary site of water reabsorption in the digestive tract is the ________.

The primary lipid-digesting enzyme in adults is ________.

The region of the stomach that surrounds the esophageal opening is the ________ region.

The ovarian cycle consists of the follicular phase, ovulation, and the ________ phase.

The peritoneum consists of two layers: the parietal peritoneum and the ________ peritoneum.

The small intestine consists of three regions: duodenum, jejunum, and ________.

The final step of digestion and absorption involves moving nutrients into either the bloodstream or the ________ system, depending on solubility.

The hormone released by the small intestine that triggers bile release and pancreatic enzyme secretion is ________.