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Altogether the body secretes about 7 liters of water into the alimentary canal each day about what percentage of this water gets reabsorbed

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90% of water gets reabsorbed. When water passes by the large intestines, most of it gets reabsorbed there in order to maintain normal organ functioning. Water reabsorption also serves as a factor in maintaining homeostasis so as to prevent dehydration.
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