Assertion :Human small intestine is the largest portion in the alimentary canal Reason: Absorption of digested food require a very large surface area

Statement a is correct, b is wrong

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Statement a as well as statement b are correct

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Statement b is correct, a is wrong

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Both statements are wrong

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Solution

The correct option is B Statement a as well as statement b are correct
Human's small intestine is the largest potion in the alimentary canal because absorption of digested food require a very large surface area.
So, option B is the correct option.

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Question 9
In which part of the alimentary canal is food is finally digested?

(a) Stomach
(b) Mouth cavity
(c) Large intestine
(d) Small intestine

Consider the following two statements A & B and select the right from (i) - (iv) about their correctness.

A. Small intestine is shorter than large intestine.

B. Small intestine is wider than large intestine.

Options :

(i) Both the statements are correct.

(ii) Both the statements are wrong.

(iii) Statement A is correct, B is wrong.

(iv) Statement B is correct, A is wrong.

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