Question

The organ in which the absorption of food takes place in humans.

Answer 1

The organ in which absorption of food takes place is in the small intestine.

1. The small intestine is a highly coiled organ with three parts, i.e. duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
2. There are numerous villi spread all across the inner wall of the small intestine.
3. Villi are small finger-like projections found on the surface of the small intestine that assist in the absorption of digested food.