Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : The human small intestime is the longest portion in the alimentary canal.
Statement 2: Absorption of digested food requires a very large surface area.

Options

A. Both statement 1 and 2 are correct.
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer

A

Explanation

The human small inteestine is the longest (6.25m) part of alimentary canal. Villi present in the small intestine increase it surface area for absorption as most of the absorption occurs in small intestine.