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
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.
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
Water is primarily absorbed in the small intestine of the digestive system.
Water is primarily absorbed in the small intestine of the digestive system.
Water is reabsorbed in the digestive system primarily in the large intestine.
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.
Water reabsorption occurs in the large intestine of the digestive system.
The majority of water is absorbed in the small intestine of the digestive system.
The majority of water is reabsorbed in the small intestine of the digestive system.
Water absorption primarily occurs in the small intestine of the digestive system.
The large intestine, specifically the colon, is responsible for absorbing water from the digested food passing through the digestive system.
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.