Why does the absorption of water take place later in the large intestine?

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SCooke
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.

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