Multiple choice

Food is mainly digested in the

  1. Small Intestine

  2. Liver

  3. Large intestine

  4. Mouth

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Explanation

The small intestine is the primary site of food digestion and nutrient absorption. While digestion begins in the mouth with salivary amylase, most enzymatic breakdown and absorption (90%) of nutrients occurs in the small intestine with help from pancreatic enzymes and bile.