While both the small and large intestines absorb water, they do not share the job equally. Consider the following typical measurements.
Volume entering the small intestine: 8,400 mL
Volume entering the large intestine: 440 mL
Volume leaving the large intestine: 170 mL
Required:
a. What percentage of the water entering the small intestine is absorbed by the small intestine?
b. In contrast, what percentage of the water entering the small intestine is absorbed by the large intestine?
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