Nutrient Absorption Mostly Happens in the ____

Question

Nutrient absorption mostly happens in the ____.  
A) stomach
B) small intestine
C) colon
D) pancreas
E) esophagus

Accepted Answer

The majority of nutrient absorption takes place in the small intestine. The stomach and colon also play a role in nutrient absorption to a lesser extent, but the primary site is the small intestine. The pancreas secretes enzymes that aid in digestion but does not directly absorb nutrients. The esophagus is responsible for the transport of food from the mouth to the stomach and is not involved in nutrient absorption.