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Most of the absorption of water takes place in the smallintestine. 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.

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Where is most of the water absorbed in the digestive tract?

Most water is absorbed in the Large Intestine ! x


Name the part of the digestive system where food spends the most time?

The small intestine is where food spends the most time during the digestive process. This is where nutrients from food are absorbed into the bloodstream before the remaining waste moves to the large intestine.


What two body systems are most useful in getting nutrients?

The digestive system and the circulatory system are the two body systems most useful in getting nutrients. The digestive system breaks down food into smaller molecules, allowing nutrients to be absorbed in the intestines. Once absorbed, the circulatory system transports these nutrients throughout the body to cells and tissues where they are needed for energy, growth, and repair. Together, these systems ensure that the body receives the essential nutrients required for overall health.


Although chemical digestion occurs throughout the digestive system it mostly occurs in the?

The stomach and the small intestine are the most important part for digestion. You CAN NOT live without a small intestine, since most nutrients are also absorbed from there also.


Most digestion of food takes place in the stomach?

The digestive system includes; mouth, salivary glands, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, anus, pancreas, liver and gall bladder. The purpose of the entire digestive system is to break down foods into nutrients that can be absorbed into the blood.

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Where is most of the water absorbed in the digestive tract?

Most water is absorbed in the Large Intestine ! x


Where are nutrients absorbed in the digestive system?

AnswerSince most all nutrients that a human needs are absorbed via the digestive system. All carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are absorbed in the small intestine.AnswerThings are absorbed throughout the entire system, with the exception of the esophagus. Some glucose, for example, can be absorbed in the mouth. Water, alcohol, and some nutrients are absorbed in the stomach. Most nutrient absorption occurs in the small intestine. Water and some minerals and vitamins are absorbed in the colon. Most vitamin K is produced by bacteria in the colon and absorbed there.


Where is salt most absorbed in the digestive system?

In the large intestine.


In digestive system Where are all the most nutrients observed?

Nutrients are found throughout the digestive system. Most nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.


Where water is absorb?

Most water is absorbed in the Large Intestine ! x


Where in the digestive system are soluble substances absorbed into the blood stream?

Most absorption happens in the small intestine.


What system is the small intestine part of?

The intestines are part of the digestive system.Yes


In what part of the digestive system is most water reabsorbed is it the large intestine?

Yes


Which two systems are most directly involved in providing human cells with the molecules needed for the synthesis of fats?

The digestive system and the circulatory system are most directly involved in providing human cells with the molecules needed for the synthesis of fats. The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that are absorbed into the bloodstream, which is then circulated to cells for cellular processes, including the synthesis of fats.


What part of the body absorb alcohol?

Most alcohol is usually absorbed in the digestive tract. And most, by far, is absorbed in the small intestine but some is absorbed in the mouth, throat and stomach.


A certain virus causes a disease of the digestive system. What is the most likely source of this virus?

Water


When does absorption take place in the digestive system?

most of it takes place in the small intestines