NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does absorption primarily take place?
A
Stomach
B
Small intestine
C
Large intestine
D
Gall bladder
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The middle part of your small intestine is the jejunum. The jejunum absorbs most of your nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, and vitamins. The lowest part of your small intestine is the ileum. This is where the final parts of digestive absorption take place.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine has a vast interior surface area, which makes it good for absorption. This is created by the plicae circulares, which project numerous microscopic tissue structures that resemble fingers and are known as villi.

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