Respond to the following statements with reference to the five components of the gastrointestinal tract listed below.
-This organ absorbs about 80 percent of the water that enters the human body, either as fluids or as part of food being eaten.
A)stomach
B)gallbladder
C)small intestine
D)appendix
E)large intestine

Question

Respond to the following statements with reference to the five components of the gastrointestinal tract listed below.​
-This organ absorbs about 80 percent of the water that enters the human body, either as fluids or as part of food being eaten.
A)​stomach
B)​gallbladder
C)​small intestine
D)​appendix
E)​large intestine

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The small intestine is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the body, including water. It absorbs about 80 percent of the water that enters the human body.

Respond to the Following Statements with Reference to the Five