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The major site of absorption in alimentary canal is

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Duodenum
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Stomach
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Ileum
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Large intestine
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Solution

The correct option is C Ileum
The small intestine is the most important part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine where much of the digestion and absorption of food takes place due to the finger-like projection. The small intestine has three distinct regions the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum. It is the part of the digestive tract where approx 90% of the digestion and absorption of food occurs, the other 10% taking place in the stomach and large intestine. Most of the absorption part of the digestive process occurs in the jejunum and the ileum.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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