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Forrest Brakus
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∙ 11y agoThat would depend on the type of food. If the food is complex then it has to be digested and broken down into molecules that can be absorbed across the intestinal lining. This will take time and the process would be gradual (lasting hours).
However, if the food was pure glucose no digestion would be needed and the molecule would be available in the blood in a few minutes.
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∙ 9y agoAfter eating your food doesn't go in to your blood stream until it passes through your stomach and into your intestines. This process can take a few minutes or a few hours.
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∙ 9y agoFood never enters your bloodstream. Only nutrients enter your bloodstream. Nutrients can help you in as little as 15 minutes.
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How long does it take food to travel the small intestine?
about 30 hours ;D
How long does it take for water to reach the large intestine?
Usually water should not take more than 6 hours to enter the colon.
How long can it take for food to travel through the small intestine?
Between 3 and 10 hours
How long does it take for food waste to dry out and move through the large intestine?
When I find out I will help!
How long does it take for the food to go from the big intestine to the small intestine?
Maybe I misunderstand your question, but... ... as the small and large intestine are joined to each other (exit small intestine and enter the large intestine), the food moves between the two almost instantaneously.
How long can it take for the food to pass through the large intestine?
1.75 metres per hour
How long does it take for digestion to take place in the stomach and small intestine?
It takes 20 hewers for food to go through your digestive system
How long can it take for food to completely pass through the large intestine?
about 30 hours
How long can it take for food to completley pass through the large intestine?
On average, it can take about 12-48 hours for food to pass through the large intestine. However, the exact time can vary depending on factors such as the individual's diet, hydration, and overall digestive health.
Why does the liver attach to intestine?
so it can take poison from food
Where does maximum absorption of food take place in vertebrate alimentary canal?
Almost all of the food you take in is absorbed in the small intestine. Most of the water you drink is absorbed in the large intestine.
Where does most of the food disgestion take place?
In the small intestine, as this is the main site for absorption of food's building block molecules. Function is aided by the structure of the intestine: long, with increased surface area (more opportunity to absorb) due to villi and microvilli.
