Most nutrients from food are absorbed in the ________.

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The small intestine is the main site of nutrient absorption in the digestive system. It has a large surface area for absorption due to the presence of villi and microvilli. The esophagus is a muscular tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. The stomach breaks down food into smaller pieces and mixes it with gastric juice. The large intestine absorbs water and electrolytes from indigestible food residue, forming solid feces. The liver produces bile, which helps in the digestion and absorption of fat, but does not directly absorb nutrients from food.

Most Nutrients from Food Are Absorbed in the ________