The major site for the absorption of the end products of digestion is the:
A) stomach.
B) small intestine.
C) cecum.
D) large intestine.

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The small intestine is the major site for the absorption of the end products of digestion. It has a large surface area due to the presence of numerous microvilli, which help in increasing the rate of absorption. The stomach is mainly for storage and mechanical digestion, while the cecum and large intestine are primarily for the absorption of water and electrolytes.

The Major Site for the Absorption of the End Products