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Can the human body digest water?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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12y ago

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Its not digested as it is easily small enough to be absorbed directly. It Moves through channels called aquaporins that are present on the intestinal villus cells following the osmotic gradient set by sodium.

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yes it needs it for survival

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