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The small intestine absorbs food and the large intestine absorbs water.
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The small intestine is connected to one side of the stomach and what is on the other end?
The small intestine then ends in the large intestine, where it deposits undigestible materials. In the large intestine, water and minerals are reabsorbed and then the waste is excreted.
Where is sodium reabsorbed?
small intestine
Does the small intestine remove minerals and moisture from waste?
yes, after food is digested excess water or leftover watre is reabsorbed by the large intestine. Certain types of vitamins are also synthesiszed here, people who do not go to the wash room after long periods of time tend to have constipation because water is reabsorbed from the feces.
What happens to the unabsorbed food in our small intestine?
the unabsorbed food in the small intestine passes through the ileocecal valve to the large intestine where, after the last few nutrients and fluids are reabsorbed, it is defecated.
Is colon same as large intestine?
No. The stomach attaches to the small intestines (where food is absorbed into the body) which is attached to the large intestines (where most of the water is reabsorbed).
What organ absorbs excess water from undigested food prior to its release from the body as a solid waste?
The large intestine absorbs excess water from the undigested matter that will then become feces.See the Related Link below.
What type of digestion action does the small intestine have?
The small intestine is a water recovery system. Earlier stages of digestion use a lot of water, and then the water is reabsorbed in the small intestine.
What is the organ responsible for food and water absorption?
The small intestine is where most nutrients are absorbed, but the large intestine is responsible for most water absorption
What are the functions of the small and large intestines?
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
What are the functions of the large and small intestines?
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
What are the function of the small and large intestins?
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
Is waste stored in the large intestine?
If everything's working right, water is reabsorbed by the colon.
