NEET Biology question

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Which one statement is incorrect regarding the process of digestion and absorption in humans?

(A)Small intestine is the major site for the absorption of all nutrients
(B)Around 40% of the total absorption of nutrients takes place in the proximal part of the small intestineCorrect
(C)Drugs, alcohols, little water and salt are absorbed in the stomach through the mucous membrane
(D)Large intestine is the site of absorption for water and products of bacterial digestion

Answer: (B)

Solution

About 90% of all absorption of nutrients occurs in entire small intestine. Duodenum (proximal part of intestine) is the

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