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Water from the food residue is mainly absorbed in the:

Answer: large intestine.

  • A large intestine
  • B the mouth
  • C the stomach
  • D the oesophagus

Correct answer: A. large intestine

Explanation: The large intestine reabsorbs water, concentrating the waste.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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