HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where does the most absorption of water take place in the digestive system?
A
large intestine
B
small intestine
C
stomach
D
liver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Absorption of ingested water and most solutes occurs in the proximal small intestine, therefore the rate at which beverages are emptied from the stomach is an important factor in determining the rate of water absorption.

Detailed explanation-2: -Small intestine. The walls of the small intestine absorb water and the digested nutrients into your bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ileum: This last section is the longest part of your small intestine. The ileum is where most of the nutrients from your food are absorbed before emptying into the large intestine.

Detailed explanation-4: -The small intestine is responsible for absorption of nutrients, salt, and water. On average, approximately nine liters of fluid enters the jejunum each day. The small intestine absorbs approximately seven liters, leaving only 1.5-2 liters to enter the large intestine.

Detailed explanation-5: -Among all the food that we ingest, 80 percent of the electrolytes present in them, and 90 percent of water are absorbed in the small intestine. Although the entire small intestine is involved in the absorption of water and lipids, water reabsorption is the main function of the large intestine.

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