How is small intestine adapted to ensure complete absorption of food?

(a) Draw a labelled diagram of the human digestive system. With the help of this diagram, describe the process of digestion of food in man (humans). (b) Describe one way in which the small intestine is adapted for the absorption of digested food. (c) What is the special name of the contraction and expansion movement which pushes the food further in our digestive tract (or alimentary canal) ?

How is the wall of small intestine adapted for performing the function of absorption of food?

Why does small intestine play an important role in the absorption of digested food ?

In small intestine, the pH value is

How is the small intestine designed to absorb digested food?

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.