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Nutrient Absorption in Human Digestive System
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Food is largely absorbed in
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Stomach
💡 Explanation:
Stomach - It is a hotbed of digestive activity, but virtually nothing (except alcohol) is absorbed there.
Oesophagus - Nothing is absorbed in the oesophagus. The esophagus is a tube that connects the throat and the stomach. If the mouth is the gateway to the body, then the esophagus is a highway for food and drink to travel along to make it to the stomach. Small Intestine - It is the site of virtually all nutrient absorption, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water, as well as vitamins and minerals.
Colon - It extracts water and salt from solid wastes before they are eliminated from the body and is the site in which flora-aided (largely bacterial) fermentation of unabsorbed material occurs. Unlike the small intestine, the colon does not play a major role in absorption of foods and nutrients.
So. the correct option is 'Stomach'.