Question

Digestion does not take place in which of these parts of the digestive system?

• A. Buccal cavity
• B. Stomach
• C. Small intestine
• D. Large intestine

Answer 1

The correct option is D Large intestine

In the buccal cavity or mouth, digestion by salivary amylase takes place. In the stomach, gastric glands secrete hydrochloric acid and pepsinogen for digestion. In the small intestine, digestion is performed by bile and enzymes present in pancreatic juice and intestinal juice. In the large intestine, water is absorbed from undigested food. Therefore, no digestion takes place in the large intestine.