Most nutrient absorption occurs in which part of the digestive system?
A)stomach
B)duodenum
C)the several meters of the small intestine that come after the duodenum
D)large intestine

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The majority of nutrient absorption occurs in the several meters past the duodenum in the small intestine. This area has a large surface area due to villi and microvilli, which increases nutrient absorption efficiency. The stomach mainly serves to break down food through the use of acids and enzymes, while the large intestine absorbs mostly water and electrolytes.

Most Nutrient Absorption Occurs in Which Part of the Digestive