Q. Go through the following statements regarding the absorption of nutrients. Identify whether they are true or false, then choose the correct option accordingly.
I. Absorption of monosaccharides, alcohol, some water and medicines like asprin occurs in the stomach.
II. Fatty acids cannot be absorbed directly.
III. Glycerol can be absorbed into the blood in stomach.
IV. Maximum absorption of water takes place in the large intestine.
V. Large intestine and mouth are not the site of absorption.

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Solution:

Statements I, II and IV are true, while statements III and V are false and can be corrected as
* Glycerol is absorbed through the mucosa of small intestine into the blood and lymph.
* Mouth helps in the absorption of certain drugs coming in contact with mucosa of mouth and lower side of tongue. Large intestine absorbs water, minerals and drugs.