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In the average person, approximately 80-90% of alcohol is absorbed through the small intestine. The remaining absorption occurs in the stomach and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The rapid absorption in the small intestine is due to its large surface area and the presence of specialized transport mechanisms. This makes the small intestine a key site for alcohol absorption into the bloodstream.

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