Question

Which organ break down and absorb nutrients from the food?

Answer 1

Peristalsis also is at work in this organ, moving food through and mixing it with digestive secretions from the pancreas and liver. The duodenum is largely responsible for the continuous breaking-down process, with the jejunum and ileum mainly responsible for absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.

Answer 2

Small intestine is the organ which breaks down the food and absorbs nutrients from it.