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The Small Intestines. The SMALL INTESTINES absorbs most of the water and most of the nutrients, and the colon's job is to absorb the rest of the water (the colon* does not greatly assist the body in nutrient absorption). Basically, the colon's function is to absorb any REMAINING water that the small intestines doesn't absorb. By the time the chyme ( partly digested food) reaches the large intestine more than 90% of the water has been absorbed by the body. The large intestine takes care of the remaining 10% of liquids and compacts waste for elimination.
Hal Homenick
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What is the function of the colon in the digestive system?
Absorb water
What is it called when the digestive system doesn't absorb enough water?
constipation!!
Do you absorb water in your stomach?
Your digestive system reabsorbs water in the large intestine, not the stomach.
Which part of the digestive system lets water absorb into your blood?
The Large Intestine
Organ system that breaks down food and absorb nutrients?
Digestive System
How does fibre help your body?
fibre helps our bodies digestive system
Why do tapeworms need a digestive system?
they don't have a digestive system o.o they simply absorb the nutrients from it's host
Which systerm is important for breaking down food so cells absorb the nutraints?
the digestive system.
What are the functions for the digestive systen?
There is one very important function for the digestive system. The digestive system is meant to break down food for the body to absorb.
Can Oxygen be absorbed through the digestive system?
No the digestive system cannot absorb oxygen. The digestive system absorbs nutrients, eliminates waste, break down foods, and more.
Why does the digestive system separate the nutrients?
To break them down and properly absorb them.
Why is it necessary that blood is pumped to the digestive system?
Blood has to be pumped to the digestive system so that carbon dioxide can be extracted from it. The blood can also absorb nutrients that have just been collected from the digestive system.
