in which part of the gut is water absorbed from undigested food?

Water from undigested food is absorbed mainly in the large intestine (especially the colon).

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• The undigested food leaving the small intestine still contains a lot of water and minerals.

• As this material enters the large intestine, its lining absorbs most of the remaining water and electrolytes, turning the liquid mass into more solid feces.

• This water‑absorbing role is why the large intestine (colon) is described as the main site where water from undigested food is absorbed.

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