Question

2. Why does absorption of digested food occur mainly in the small intestine?​

Answer 1

Answer:

absorption of digested food mainly occurs in small intestine due to following reasons :

(a) digestion is completed in small intestine.

(b) inner lining of small intestine is provided with villi which increase the surface area to ensure better absorption.

(c) wall of small intestine is richly supplied with blood vessels