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Why is it important for water to be reclaimed from the digestive system to the body?
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∙ 9y ago
The huge volume of water secreted by the stomach and small intestine by various digestive glands must be reclaimed in order to avoid dehydration. The main function of the large intestine is re-absorption of water.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoSince your body is 70% water, if you don't reclaim most of the water you use for digestion, you will become dehydrated. You can die from the continual loss of water which happens in someone infected with typhoid fever.
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∙ 9y agoYou have to reclaim the water from the digestive system. Other wise you will have loose motion. It is difficult to control the loose motion. In addition there will be dehydration.
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What is the excretory system and what does it do and what parts of the body does the system involve?
The digestive is part of the excretory system in terms of the substances having to get out of the system themselves The digestive is part of the excretory system in terms of the substances having to get out of the system themselves
Organ that removes water?
In terms of digestion, the large intestine is the water reclamation unit. They remove water from the digestive process so that the body will have water. Kidneys also remove water, which is then discharged as urine.
What does reclaimed mean?
taking back something that you already had possesion of. so in water: reclamied water means someone (probably the water company or a business) is using water previously used like from a sink or hose. They can either just use it as is, or send it through a cleaning process. it is also known as 'grey water'
Which systems in the body help remove waste?
There is a system of the body called the Excretory System. The organs of this system get rid of a certain waste. The skin gets rid of sweat. The lungs get rid of carbon dioxide and water vapor. The liver gets rid of bile, which, in addition to breaking down fats, is partially made up of the breakdown of red blood cells. The kidneys get rid of toxins from the blood. The large intestine gets rid of undigested food. in this way the Dermal, Respiratory, Lymphatic, Urinary, and Digestive Systems work together to get rid of wastes.
What is the movement of food through the clam's digestive system?
Water and food particles are drawn in through one siphon to the gills where tiny, hair-like cilia move the water, and the food is caught in mucus on the gills. From there, the food-mucus mixture is transported along a groove to the palps which push it into the clam's mouth. The second siphon carries away the water. The gills also draw oxygen from the water flow.
Why is it important for water to be reclaimed from the digestive system back to to the body?
Water is precious for nearly all bodily functions, so every single drop counts. If water weren't reclaimed from your digested food you would: 1) Have wetter feces. You'd let out slush when you go to the bathroom 2) Need to drink a lot more than the 1.9 liters per day that is recommended for a healthy person
How is the digestive system clean itself up?
The digestive system allows waste to pass out the bowels. Consuming light liquids and plenty of water is important to help the digestive tract clean itself properly.
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.
Main function of the digestive system?
The main function of the digestive system is to get the food and water you drink through your body.
How does the excretory system work with the digestive system?
the excretory system uses water to clean blood, the contaminents make roughage, it is not part of the digestive system.
How does the digestive system depends on the excretory?
the excretory system uses water to clean blood, the contaminents make roughage, it is not part of the digestive system.
What carries water and dissolves substances?
Digestive system
What is the function of the colon in the digestive system?
Absorb water
Why was the land reclaimed from the sea?
The land reclaimed from the sea is called a polder. The country that consists mostly of polders is called the Netherlands.
What function does the mucosa in the digestive system have?
Absorption of nutrients and water.
When water goes down the wrong tube and you begin to cough which digestive structure has temporarily malfunctioned?
The Respiratory System, and the Digestive System. Because it went where air should (respiratory) and didn't go down the food and water tube (digestive).
Do you absorb water in your stomach?
Your digestive system reabsorbs water in the large intestine, not the stomach.
