Where does most of the absorption of nutrients occur?(1 point)

Responses

large intestine
large intestine

small intestine
small intestine

mouth
mouth

stomach

small intestine

Most of the absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine.

The correct answer is the "small intestine." The small intestine is the primary site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system. To arrive at this answer, you can recall the basic knowledge of the human digestive system. The digestive process involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed by the body. Once food is broken down in the mouth and stomach, it enters the small intestine where most of the absorption takes place. The small intestine is specifically designed with finger-like projections called villi, which increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.