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 the small intestine is the absorption of nutrients and minerals from the food.