The process of eliminating undigested food from the body is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of eliminating undigested food from the body is:
A. Absorption
B. Assimilation
C. Egestion
D. Digestion
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Egestion (defecation) is the removal of undigested solid waste from the digestive tract. Absorption is uptake of nutrients, assimilation is incorporation into cells, digestion is breakdown of food.

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