AIIMS2013ZoologyDigestion and Absorption
Assertion : Duodenum is the main organ of small intestine. Reason : In duodenum, digestion and absorption mainly occurs.
Options
- AIf both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- BIf both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- CIf assertion is true but reason is false
- DIf both assertion and reason are false
Correct answer
D. If both assertion and reason are false
Step-by-step solution
Principal organ for digestion and absorption for nutrients is small intestine. Small intestine is distinguishable into three regions, a 'U' shaped duodenum, a long coiled middle portion jejunum and a highly coiled ileum. Mainly iron, calcium and amino acids are absorbed in duodenum; fatty acids, glycerol, monosaccharides and vitamins are absorbed in jejunum, and absorption of vitamin B₁₂ , bile salts and water occur in ileum.