Question

Read the following statements and select the correct option The human small intestine is the longest portion in the alimentary canal Absorption of digested food requires a very large surface area

• A. Both statements $1$ 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 1

Answer: (A)

Both statements $1$ and $2$ are correct

Answer 2

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