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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
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What is the general term for the small and large intestins?
BOWEL is the term what we use for small & large intestines.
What do large intestins do?
The main function of the large intestine(s) is the removal of water from waste material, after nutrients have been absorbed by the small intestine. The lower tract also removes vitamins and water-soluble minerals, some of which are released due to bacterial action on the waste.
What do the large intestins do?
The main function of the large intestine(s) is the removal of water from waste material, after nutrients have been absorbed by the small intestine. The lower tract also removes vitamins and water-soluble minerals, some of which are released due to bacterial action on the waste.
What organ system does the small intestins belong to?
The digestive system
How is the eye connected to the surrounding body parts?
it is connected to the large intestins
How is the function of the small intestines different from the function of the large intestines?
The function of the small intestine is to break down foods and the function of the large intestine is to clean out the food that are not absorbed as wastes.
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.
What is your large intestins?
The purpose of the large intestine is to absorb remaining water from indigestible food matter and then to eject it as solid waste through the anus.
How is the function of the small intestine different from the function of the large intestine?
The stomach and small intestine both help with digestion. However, the stomach breaks down the food with acids and is mostly a large cavity, while the small intestine absorbs the nutrients and is a long winding path.
How does the intestins work?
Bile and pancreatic enzymes act upon chyme in the duodenum to break food up into there respective monomers. Those are then absorbed through the lining of the small intestine. The nutrients that can be absorbed are absorbed by the end of the small intestine. The large intestine primarily reabsorbs water and forms feces.
Why do you need enzymes in the small intestines?
Enzymes are Catalysts and speeds up a reaction. So you would need enzymes in ur intestins to speed up digestion
What is the function of the small intestien?
It is to clear the unwanted substances to the large intestine and the wanted substances will be absorbed by the walls of the small intestine by the blood.
