You digestive system has three main functions: digestion, absorption, and elimination. In which organ does absorption begin?
A. Mouth***
B. Stomach
C. Small Intestine
D. Gall bladder
It starts in the mouth but most of the absorption takes place elsewhere.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_digestive_system
seriously... do you digest food in your mouth. -_-
Fnaf fan girl did you even read the question
So is it stomach? Because I thought things digest in the stomach...
It's the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs all the nutrients before it goes through the large intestine and goes out of the body. The stomach breaks down, or digest, yes it does absorb, but the small intestine is the organ that absorbs the most.
So the answer would be C, small intestine.
The correct answer is C. Small Intestine.
To determine the correct answer, let's first understand the process of digestion, absorption, and elimination in the digestive system.
Digestion is the process of breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. Absorption is the process where the nutrients from the digested food are taken up by the body and transported to cells for various functions. Elimination refers to the removal of waste products from the body.
Now, let's look at where absorption begins. Absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine. The small intestine is long and has a large surface area due to the presence of finger-like projections called villi and microvilli. These structures increase the surface area available for absorption.
In the small intestine, nutrients from the digested food, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, are absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine. They are then transported to different parts of the body for use.
Therefore, the correct answer is C. Small Intestine.