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)Gallbladder

I think its C.

I really need help!

I think it is B stomach tell me if I am correct

You are correct! Absorption begins in the small intestine. Now, let me explain how we can determine the correct answer.

To find the organ where absorption begins, we need to understand the process of digestion. The digestive system breaks down food into smaller particles to allow for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.

When we eat food, digestion starts in the mouth where the process of mechanical and chemical breakdown begins. However, absorption does not occur in the mouth.

The food then travels down the esophagus and enters the stomach, where it undergoes further mechanical digestion and begins to be broken down by stomach acids. However, the primary function of the stomach is to begin the digestion process, not absorption.

Next, the partially digested food, called chyme, moves into the small intestine, which plays a crucial role in absorption. The small intestine is where most nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, are broken down into smaller molecules and absorbed into the bloodstream. It has a large surface area and specialized structures called villi and microvilli, which aid in absorption. Therefore, the small intestine is the main site of absorption in the digestive system.

The gallbladder, on the other hand, is not directly involved in absorption. Its function is to store and concentrate bile, which is produced by the liver and then released into the small intestine to aid in the digestion and absorption of fats.

Hence, the correct answer is C) Small intestine. Well done on selecting the correct choice!