Why does the absorption of water take place later in the large intestine?
1 Answer
Apr 16, 2018
If it was taken out at the beginning of the digestive process the bulk material would get stuck on the way through!
Explanation:
We ADD water (drinking and saliva) at the beginning of the process to further assist in the transport and digestion (also requires a liquid medium) of food as it passes through the alimentary canals. Removing "excess" for recycling/use in the body at the end of the process is the most efficient for the overall process.
