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The function of the large intestine is to absorb?
The function of the large intestine is to allow for small amount of absorption but mostly for removal of wastes from the body after absorption and digestion in the small intestine. Each section of the large intestine - cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum and anal canal all have specific purposes.
What is the organ responsible for drying out indigestible foods residue through water adsorption and the elimination of feces?
The large intestine, specifically the colon, is responsible for absorbing water from indigestible food residue and forming feces. The feces are then eliminated through the rectum during the process of defecation.
What dose the large intestine do?
the small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of food. the large intestine mainly functions to absorb excess water and electrolytes from undigested food particles. --thoughtfulobserver
Is the large intestine the primary site for absorption of water?
Yes, the large intestine is the primary site for absorption of water in the digestive system. It absorbs water and salts from the indigestible food matter passed on from the small intestine, helping to form solid waste products (feces) for elimination.
What best describes food when it reaches the large intestine?
Most of the nutrients have been removed. it dumps into the large intestines as a soupy mess. Fluids are pulled back out of the large intestines, and goes to the kidneys, as the large intestines begins the work of consolidating the waste into a solid form.
What is absorbed in the large intestine to concentrate the feces?
Water. Water is absorbed from the feces to make it well formed. Food is almost in liquid form as it enters the large intestine. It is important job of the large intestine to absorb the water from the feces. It will be inconvenient to pass the liquid feces. There will be loss of water and electrolytes also. It can endanger your life.
What organ is involved in water absorption and feces formation?
The Kidney.definitely not the large intestine or colon.
Why do feces become hard after few days?
As feces remains in the large intestine, the large intestine is removing water and recycling it into the circulatory system. The longer the feces is in the large intestine, the more likely it is to have less water in it when it makes its way out.
How does large intestine absorb?
The small intestine absorbs glucose (sugar), fat, starch, and protein before passing it on to the large intestine.
The digestive system organ that passes waste to be excreted and reabsorbs water and minerals is the?
LARGE INTESTINE, its main functions is to absorb water and electrolytes from digested mass, resulting in semi solid feces
What absorbs excess water from chyme?
Chyme is formed into feces after the digestion process is completed in the large intestine, where with the help of bacteria, the remaining starches and proteins that were not broken down are handled. After most of the water and remaining nutrients are extracted, the chyme is now semi-solid feces.
What role does the large intestine play in maintaining homeostasis?
sa paguudo...... the large intestine pushes down the "feces"
Absorbs water and forms feces?
The large intestine.
What Absorbs water and forms feces?
The large intestine
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 Absorbs water and forms feces in a human?
large intestine
What absorbs excess water to make feces?
The large intestine.
