Question

Food is largely absorbed in

• A. Stomach
• B. Oesophagus
• C. Small intestine
• D. Colon

Answer 1

The correct option is C Small intestine

• Stomach - It is a hotbed of digestive activity, but approximately nothing (except alcohol) is absorbed there.
• Oesophagus - Absolutely nothing is absorbed in the oesophagus. The oesophagus is a tube that connects the throat and the stomach. If the mouth is the gateway to the body, then the esophagus is a highway for food and drink to travel along to make it to the stomach.
• Small Intestine - It is the site of all nutrient absorption, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and water, as well as vitamins and minerals.
• Colon - It extracts water and salt from solid wastes before they are eliminated from the body and is the site in which flora-aided (largely bacterial) fermentation of unabsorbed material occurs.
• Unlike the small intestine, the colon does not play a major role in the absorption of foods and nutrients.

So. the correct answer is option C.