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In which part of the digestive system does food stay the longest amount of time?
A.
large intestine
B.
small intestine
C.
stomach
D.
mouth and esophagus
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A. large intestine
Explanation: Food (chyme) typically passes through the mouth, esophagus and stomach in minutes to a few hours, and through the small intestine in roughly 3–6 hours. It remains longest in the large intestine (12–48+ hours) while water is absorbed and feces are formed.
Explanation: Food (chyme) typically passes through the mouth, esophagus and stomach in minutes to a few hours, and through the small intestine in roughly 3–6 hours. It remains longest in the large intestine (12–48+ hours) while water is absorbed and feces are formed.
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