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In which part of the alimentary canal the negligible amount of absorption of substance takes place?
BiologyDigestion and AbsorptionNEET
Options:
  • A mouth
  • B stomach
  • C small intestine
  • D oesophagus
Solution:
1052 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: oesophagus
Absorption in the oesophagus is virtually nil.

Its role in digestion is simple: to convey bolus of food from the pharynx to the stomach.

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