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The main site of water and mineral absorption in the human digestive system is the
Multiple Choice
rectum.
stomach.
esophagus.
large intestine.
small intestine.
Answer : Small intestine
Almost 90% of the digestion takes place in the small intestine. Almost all the minerals and water are absorbed in this region. Small intestine contains small projections which are finger like ,known as villi. These are again divided into micro villi which increases the absorption of digested food. They are rich in blood vessels also which makes the absorption more efficient. This is why small intestine is the major absorption site in the digestive system of humans.