The process by which digested food of the alimentary canal passes through its mucous membrane into circulatory system is called

Absorption

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Assimilation

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Hydrolysis

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Defecation

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Solution

The correct option is A Absorption
Absorption is the process by which the nutrients in food are passed on to the blood.
Absorption occurs by the villi, small bristle-like protrusions in the mucosa.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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