Which part of the digestive system absorbs most nutrients?
A
Small intestine
B
Stomach
C
Large intestine
D
Esophagus
Correct Answer: Option A — Small intestine
Explanation:
The small intestine is responsible for absorbing most nutrients from digested food, aided by finger-like projections called villi that increase surface area. Its length, roughly 6 meters, allows thorough nutrient absorption before waste passes to the large intestine.