All of the following statements regarding the large intestine are correct $EXCEPT$:

The process by which the digested food of the alimentary canal passes through its mucous membrane into the circulatory system is called:

Which organ is responsible for the maximum absorption of digested food?

Read carefully the following statements regarding the absorption of nutrients. Find the incorrect statements and choose the correct option from the given below codes.
$I.$ Absorption of carbohydrates takes place in the stomach and jejunum part of intestine.
$II.$ The water-soluble end products of food can reach the blood and lymph directly.
$III.$ Large intestine and buccal cavity do not function as the site of absorption.
$IV.$ Large intestine is the site of absorption of about $90 \%$ of the total water present in the hydrolysed food.

Which of the following substances is $NOT$ associated with the hepatic portal system?

Lacteals are central lymph vessels which are found in