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Which part of the gut shows the negligible amount of absorption of substances?
BiologyDigestion and AbsorptionNEET
Options:
  • A mouth
  • B oesophagus
  • C stomach
  • D small intestine
Solution:
2673 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: oesophagus
Absorption in the oesophagus is virtually nil.
Its role in digestion is simple: to convey boluses of food from the pharynx to the stomach.

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