After stomach digestion occurs in:
Correct answer: A. Small intestine
- A. Small intestine
- B. Cecum
- C. Colon
- D. Rectum
Explanation
In the ailmentary canal, food travels into the small intestine after passing through the stomach. This is the region where majority of digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins occur. Simple substances are absorbed in the bloodstream in the small intestine.All the rest of the options are present in the large intestine which comes after the small intestine. The full digestive tract is shown below:
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The human digestive system covers the organs from mouth to anus, the movement of food, and the mechanical and chemical breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It also includes the roles of digestive enzymes, bile, absorption through intestinal villi, and the assimilation of nutrients by body cells.
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