Question

The bacterium Salmonella enterica can cause severe food poisoning and the lining of the alimentary canal may be damaged. In these cases absorption of digested food products cannot easily take place. Which region of the alimentary canal is most affected?

A colon B ileum C oesophagus D stomach​

Answer 1

The duodenum is largely responsible for the continuing breakdown process, with the jejunum and ileum being mainly responsible for absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream. Subsequently the waste moves into the large intestine (large bowel or colon) for excretion through anus