After Leaving the Stomach, Food Enters The

Question

After leaving the stomach, food enters the:
A)large intestine.
B)small intestine.
C)esophagus.
D)rectum.

Accepted Answer

After leaving the stomach, food enters the small intestine, where the majority of nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. The large intestine and rectum are further down the digestive system and serve to remove water and waste from the body. The esophagus is at the beginning of the digestive system and helps to move food from the mouth to the stomach.