Q: The site of some nutrient absorption, the ileum is the third part of what digestive organ?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

The ileum is the third part of the small intestine. A few remaining nutrients are absorbed here. Like the jejunum, the inner surface of the ileum is covered with villi that increase the surface area for absorption.

 Choices:

- stomach

- large intestine

- rectum

- small intestine


A:
small intestine