The absorption of vitamins and minerals begins in the:
A) stomach.
B) duodenum.
C) jejunum.
D) ileum.
E) colon.

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The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs, including vitamins and minerals. Some absorption also takes place in the jejunum and ileum, but the bulk of it happens in the duodenum. The stomach primarily helps to break down food into smaller particles, but not much nutrient absorption occurs there. The colon primarily absorbs water and electrolytes, not vitamins and minerals.

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