NEET Biology question
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Statement 1: Absorption of water from the small intestine helps in maintaining the osmotic balance with the blood. Statement 2: More than 90% of the water is absorbed from the small intestine by osmosis, a process associated with the absorption of electrolytes/salts like Na+ and K+ and digested food, so as to balance the osmotic concentration with blood.
Answer: (A)
Solution
Statement 1 is true: water absorption across the intestinal epithelium keeps the luminal and blood osmotic concentrations balanced. Statement 2 correctly explains this: the bulk of water (over 90%) is absorbed by
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