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Water is largely absorbed in...

Water is largely absorbed in

A

Stomach

B

Oesophagus

C

Small intestine

D

Colon (Large Intestine)

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The correct Answer is:
D
The open end of the caecum merges with the longest portion of the large intestine called colon. It helps in the absorption of water. Colon bacteria also help in the absorption of vitamin K and vitamin `B_12`.
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