Question

Most of the digestion and absorption of food occurs in the ___________.

• A. mouth
• B. small intestine
• C. large intestine
• D. stomach

Answer 1

The correct option is B

small intestine

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