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Most of the digestion and absorption of food occur in the ____________.


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Mouth

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Small intestine

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Large intestine

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Stomach

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Solution

The correct option is B

Small intestine


Most of the digestion and absorption of food occur in the small intestine. The small intestine is a part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine where much of digestion and absorption occurs. The primary function of the small intestine is the absorption of nutrients and minerals from the food.


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