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Which of the following statemetns is/are incorrect?
(i) Absroption of simple sugar, alcohol, some water and medicines takes place in stomach.
(ii) Maximum water absorption occurs in large intestine.
(iii) Small intestine is the major site of digestion and absorption of food.
(iv) Fatty acid and glycerol are absorbed by lacteals.
(v) Nothing is absorbed in mouth and large intestine.

A

i,iv and v

B

v only

C

iv only

D

ii and iii

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B

In the mouth certain drugs are absorbed. In the large intestine, water, some minerals and drugs are absorbed.
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