For most animals, absorption of nutrients occurs
A) intracellularly.
B) in the gastrovascular cavity.
C) in the coelomic body cavity.
D) in the midgut.
E) in the crop.

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Most animals absorb nutrients in the midgut, which is the part of the digestive system where food is broken down and nutrients are absorbed before passing into the hindgut or being eliminated. This includes animals with complete digestive systems, such as insects, as well as animals with simpler digestive systems, such as flatworms and cnidarians.

For Most Animals, Absorption of Nutrients Occurs