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The function of the large intestine is to allow for small amount of absorption but mostly for removal of wastes from the body after absorption and digestion in the small intestine. Each section of the large intestine - cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum and anal canal all have specific purposes.
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Where water is absorb?
Most water is absorbed in the Large Intestine ! x
Where are villi located and what purpose do they serve?
Villi are located in the large intestine. They absorb excess water.
How much water does the large intestine absorb from the feces?
The water goes to the tissue not the bloodstream.
Which nutrients passes through the large intestine mostly unabsorbed?
None. The large intestine doesnt even abosrd nutrients (to any significant degree) let alone produce them. The intestine itself does not create any nutrients, but the bacteria living in it do. Bacteria can eat some wastes to create nutrients. Even though most absorption of nutrients is done in the small intestines, the large intestine absorbs the vitamins that the bacteria inside it create.
What dose the large intestine do?
the small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of food. the large intestine mainly functions to absorb excess water and electrolytes from undigested food particles. --thoughtfulobserver
Primary function in the large intestine?
The primary job of the large intestine is to pass waste and to absorb water into the body.
Is the main function of the large intestines?
Major function of the large intestine. The major function of the large intestine is to absorb water from the remaining indigestible food matter and transmit the useless waste material from the body.
Name the materials that are absorbed in the large intestine?
The primary function of the large intestine is to absorb any water and ions that have not been absorbed previously in the small intestine.
Function of stomach small intestine large intestine?
they break down food and absorb the nutrients so our body can use it.
What attaches to the small intestine and absorbs water?
The small intestines absorb the nutrients out of your food. The stomach leads to the small intestine and the small intestine leads to the large intestine. The large intestine absorbs water, and then the food goes to the rectum.
What is the main function of the large intestine?
The main function of the large intestine is to transport waste out of the body and to absorb water from the waste before it leaves the large intestine.
What is the function of the small intestine in a chicken?
The Reproductive organ that travis enjoys most about the organ
How does the large intestine differ from that of the small intestine?
The small intestine receives the stomach contents in a liquid form called effluent. Its primary function is to absorb nutrients from this liquid on its way to the large intestine. The main functions of the large intestine are to absorb water from the effluent as it passes through the large intestine, forming it into stool, and to become a "holding tank" until the stool is expelled from the body.
Does the large intestine absorb salts?
no , it does not
How does a large intestine complete its function?
The large intestine function is digest to your food
What organ's main function is reabsorbing water?
The large intestine Its function is to absorb water from the remaining undigested food matter prior to passing it from the body.
What function does the small intestine do?
small intestine ha many projections called villi they are shaped like fingers and they absorb nutrients from the food and passes it to the large intestine for further absorption if any.
