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That would be the small intestine. It's got a huge amount of surface area for absorbing those nutrients as food passes by before reaching the large intestine, which basically works to absorb leftover water.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe small intestine abosorbs most nutrients. The large intestine is not invilved in nutrient absorption at all it only absorbs water.
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∙ 13y agoThe small intestines are responsible for the main absorption of nutrients for the body.
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∙ 12y agoilium or small intestine
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∙ 11y agosmall intestine
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∙ 12y agoSmall intestine
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What does lower intestine produce?
Nothing, the small intestine absorbs the nutrients, and the large intestine absorbs water.
What absorbs nutrients in the intestine?
capalarries
What occurs only in the large intestine?
water is taken out of food in the large intestine. Goodness and nutrients are taken out in th esmall intestine
What absorbs nutrients in humans?
Small intestine
Where are the majority of the nutrients absorbed?
The body absorbs the food nutrients through the digestive tracts. The walls of the small intestine take it in then will travel on the body via the bloodstream.
What organs does the large intestine work with?
the organs the small intestine,stomach,and anus
What does the intestine absorb?
The large intestine absorbs water, electrolytes, and some kinds of vitamins and minerals. After your food has been swallowed and has been digested in your stomach and small intestine your large intestine absorbs the last of the water.
What structure in the small intestine absorbs the nutrients?
villi
Is the large intestine the primary site for absorption of water?
Yes, it is. The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients, while the large intestine absorbs water.
Does the large intestine absorb?
The large intestine absorbs water, electrolytes, and some kinds of vitamins and minerals. After your food has been swallowed and has been digested in your stomach and small intestine your large intestine absorbs the last of the water.
How does the small intestine keep the body healthy?
The small intestine absorbs nutrients for the body.
What are some facts about the large intestine?
some facts are that the large intestine absorbs the nutrients.
