In which part of the alimentary canal food is finally digested?
(a) Stomach
(b) Mouth cavity
(c) Large intestine
(d) Small intestine
The part of the alimentary canal where food is finally digested is the small intestine.
Explanation: While digestion starts in the mouth and continues in the stomach, the majority of digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine.
Why other options are incorrect:
a) Stomach:
The stomach plays a crucial role in protein digestion but the small intestine completes the process.
b) Mouth cavity:
Digestion begins in the mouth with the breakdown of carbohydrates through saliva.
c) Large intestine:
The large intestine primarily absorbs water and electrolytes from undigested material, not completing digestion.