Most Digestion and Absorption Takes Place Within The

Question

Most digestion and absorption takes place within the
A) stomach.
B) esophagus.
C) colon.
D) duodenum and part of the jejunum.

Accepted Answer

Most digestion and absorption take place within the duodenum and part of the jejunum. The stomach breaks down food into chyme, but the majority of nutrient absorption occurs further along in the small intestine. The esophagus is responsible for transporting food to the stomach, while the colon is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from fecal matter.