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Absorption mainly occurs in the small intestine, but a portion of it is also carried out in the stomach and the large intestine. Absorption can take place in two stages in the small intestine. These are called the luminal and membranous stages.
Enzymes in the Intestines. The next step of digestion occurs in the small intestine, aka the boss of nutrient absorption. In conjunction with the pancreas, liver, and gallbladder, the small intestine absorbs and breaks down the food with enzymes and chemicals.