The ________ is a significant site of absorption of water and electrolytes, but not of nutrients.

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The ________ is a significant site of absorption of water and electrolytes, but not of nutrients.

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The large intestine

The large intestine takes up much of electrolytes and water, other parts of the body take the nutrients

Andreas Rayo Kniep answered Dec 4, 2023

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