Which sections of the gut perform the majority of the digestion of food and absorption of the digested products? A. stomach and duodenum B. jejunum and ileum C. ascending colon and transverse colon D. duodenum and jejunum
Option D. While a small quantity of digestion and absorption happens withinside the stomach, maximum takes place withinside the duodenum (which gets pancreatic enzymes and bile) and the jejunum (which is tailored for absorption).