Where does most absorption of digested food take place?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Small intestine
The small intestine is long and its villi provide a very large surface area for absorption.
Answer: Small intestine.
Why not the others: Stomach: it mainly digests protein. Large intestine: it mainly absorbs water. Oesophagus: it only moves food along.
Answer: Small intestine.
Why not the others: Stomach: it mainly digests protein. Large intestine: it mainly absorbs water. Oesophagus: it only moves food along.
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