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In your body what comes after the small intestine?
After the small intestine, the digested food enters the large intestine, also known as the colon. The main function of the large intestine is to absorb water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food, and to help the body eliminate solid waste.
How much water does the large intestine absorb from the feces?
The large intestine absorbs primarily water from feces. It absorbs most of the remaining water content, making the stool more solid as it moves towards the rectum for elimination.
Which nutrients passes through the large intestine mostly unabsorbed?
The large intestine does not absorb any nutrients only water. According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_intestine The bacteria in the large intestine will generate some vitamins including vitamin K and some short chain fatty acids that are absorbed in the large intestine.
Where water is absorb?
Most water is absorbed in the Large Intestine ! x
Is water absorbed in the large intestine?
No, water is primarily absorbed in the small intestine, not the large intestine. The large intestine mainly absorbs electrolytes and some remaining water from the indigestible food matter.
What happens if the large intestine doesnt absorb water from undigested food?
If the large intestine does not remove water, you'll have loose stools or diarrhea.
Primary function in the large intestine?
The primary job of the large intestine is to pass waste and to absorb water into the body.
What does the blood absorb in the large intestine?
Water.
Does the Large Intestine absorb water?
yes
What happens when excess water is not reabsorbed by the large intestine?
If the large intestine does not absorb water then it will cause diarrhea. If the large intestine absorbs too much water then it causes constipation.
What attaches to the small intestine and absorbs water?
The small intestines absorb the nutrients out of your food. The stomach leads to the small intestine and the small intestine leads to the large intestine. The large intestine absorbs water, and then the food goes to the rectum.
What is the purpose of the large intestine?
The purpose of the large intestine is to absorb water from the undigested food back into the blood.
In which organ is water absorb?
Water is absorbed in the large intestine.
Large intestines job?
The main job of the large intestine is to absorb water.
Do your large intestines absorb minerals?
Your large intestine (the colon) absorbs water.
The large intestine is where digestion of food is completed and most nutrients are absorb?
No that's the small intestine, the large intestine is mostly for the abosorption of water
How does large intestine absorb?
The small intestine absorbs glucose (sugar), fat, starch, and protein before passing it on to the large intestine.
