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the absorption of water and electrolytes occures in the.................
o a large intestine
o b. small intestine
o c stomach and small intestine
o d. stomach
The large intestine is mainly responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes. The small intestine is more involved in the absorption of nutrients like sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids. The stomach mainly functions in digestion (mechanical and chemical breakdown of food) rather than significant absorption of water and electrolytes.
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A. Large intestine