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Too much water is absorbed, resulting in constipation.

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What happens to undigested food in large intestine?

The undigested food is passed on to large intestine where water is absorbed from the undigested food and it become almost semi-solid. Now the undigested food is acted upon by putrefying bacteria which convert the undigested food into faeces are stored in the rectum from where the egected out through anus and it is controlled by anal sphincter.


Where does food go from stomach?

After it has been digested it passes through the intestines.


What is the pathway food travels through in the digestive system in order?

first the food passes through your esophagus then to your small intestines and then your large intestines


Where does blood flowing through the intestines pass through on its way back to the heart?

All the blood flowing through the intestines passes through the liver on its way back to the heart.


When the chyme passes too quickly through the small intestines nutrients are what?

not absorbed


What happens after the food gets broken down by the pepsin in your stomach?

food passes into the intestines where nutrients are sorted out and then absorbed and waste continues to be pushed through the digestive system


What happens when undigested food passes to quickly through the large intestine?

Constipation is what happens!:)Answer : The large intestines absorbs all the foods nutrients and delivers them to parts of your body. Most importantly, the colon re-absorbs moisture/water left over and hence why when you go to the toilet, your stool isn't watery and sloppy, one hopes. If undigested food passes too quickly through the large intestines, your body won't have enough time to absorb all the nutrients and water which can lead to diarrhea, and in some cases, could become a dangerous problem. You could become dehydrated due to water loss and possibly experience some fluctuation with your weight, should this be long term. In which case, you should consult with your doctor and get a diagnosis.


What processes only occur in the large intestine?

Undigested food passes along through the large intestine, here the water is absorbed from the undigested food into the body. Once it has passed along the undigested food ends up in the rectum.


Does food pass through the appendix?

Food only passes through your stomach and intestines not the appendix.


What happens to partly digested protein when it passes into the small intestines?

It can cause problems in the nervous system and the Cardiovascular system.


What happens when food gets to the intestine?

When the food is in the large intestine, the majority of the remaining water is absorbed into the blood stream. It then passes into the rectum and anal canal, where it is excreted through the anus.


What happens to the recturm?

the food passes through