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What is responsible for reabsorption of water in the digestive system?
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What structure in the digestive system absorbs water?
The large intestine is in charge of water reabsorption.
Which hormone is responsible for facultative water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?
ADH is the hormone responsible for facultative water reabsorption.
What organ system is the lage intestine in?
The large intestine is part of the digestive system. Its main function is reabsorption of water from undigested food waste.
What hormone is responsible for faculative water reabsorption?
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
What effect there be on the body if digestive system wasn't working?
This depends on the definition of "wasn't working". The digestive system is responsible for the absorption of nutrients and water as well as removal of waste, it is part of the system which provides homeostasis of pH. The digestive system is also responsible for the production of various vitamins (as it is populated with symbiotic bacteria).
Where does most re-absorption of water occur in the digestive system?
large intestine.in the large intestine
How does sodium reabsorption affect water reabsorption?
If sodium reabsorption increases, water reabsorption increases as well.
What is obligatory water reabsorption?
the reabsorption of water from pct,alh in nephron which is not influenced by adh.
Is reabsorption of water hormonally controlled?
Yes it is. When referring to the urinary system the ADH is the hormone that controls this.
What is obligatory reabsorption?
the reabsorption of water from pct,alh in nephron which is not influenced by adh.
When the kidneys return salts and water to the blood it is called?
Reabsorption via a process called "secretion".
How does both the digestive system and the urinary system work to conserve water in the human body?
The digestive system and the urinary system both shut off their flushing of water when your body is dehydrated and needs the water to remain in your body.
