The large intestine absorbs _________ .

Alcohol and water

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Water, salts, and some vitamins

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Bacteria and vitamins

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Most nutrients important to maintaining homeostasis.

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Water, salts, and some vitamins

In our digestive system, most of the absorbtion and digestion take place in the small intestine but water, salts and minerals are only absorbed in the large intestine. Apart from that, the large intestine stores and removes undigested waste materials by expelling them through the anus.

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