GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The large intestine has 3 primary functions: absorbing water and electrolytes, producing and absorbing vitamins, and forming and propelling feces toward the rectum for elimination.

Detailed explanation-2: -The purpose of the large intestine is to absorb water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food, and get rid of any waste products left over. By the time food mixed with digestive juices reaches your large intestine, most digestion and absorption has already taken place.

Detailed explanation-3: -Water and Ion Absorption In the large intestine, there is a net absorption of sodium ions and chloride ions are actively absorbed.

Detailed explanation-4: -The small intestine is one of the major functional structures involved in the digestion and absorption of nutrients from food.

Detailed explanation-5: -How does the large intestine help maintain a water balance in the body? The large intestine helps maintain the water balance in the body by digesting and removing water from the remains of food (feces) after which it will go through the rectum.