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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.
What else can I help you with?
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
How does fibre help your body?
fibre helps our bodies digestive system
Why do tapeworms need a digestive system?
Tapeworms do not have a digestive system because they absorb nutrients directly through their skin from the host's intestines. They rely on their host's digestive system to break down food, which the tapeworm then absorbs.
Where water is absorb?
Most water is absorbed in the Large Intestine ! x
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.
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.
What are some important questions to ask about the digestive system?
Some important questions to ask about the digestive system include: How does the digestive system break down food? What role do enzymes play in digestion? How does the digestive system absorb nutrients? What are common digestive disorders and how are they treated?
If you eat a full meal and drink water afterwards does the food absorb the water?
When you eat a full meal and drink water afterward, the water does not absorb the food but rather aids in digestion. Water helps break down food, making nutrients more accessible for absorption in the intestines. It can also help move food through the digestive tract. However, the food itself does not absorb water; instead, water and food are processed separately in the digestive system.
