The ________ is a significant site of absorption of water and electrolytes, but NOT of nutrients.
A) mouth
B) stomach
C) small intestine
D) large intestine
E) None of the answers are correct.

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The large intestine, also known as the colon, is responsible for absorption of water and electrolytes, but not nutrients. The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption. The mouth and stomach are primarily responsible for mechanical and chemical digestion of food.

The ________ Is a Significant Site of Absorption of Water