Question

The absorption of water in the small intestine depends on the absorption of what else?​

Answer 1

Answer:Water is absorbed by osmosis and lipids by passive diffusion throughout the small intestine.

Explanation:In the colon endocrine mechanisms used include: Aldosterone – increases the net absorption of water and electrolytes by stimulating the basolateral sodium-potassium ATP-ase. This increases the electrochemical gradient and driving force for sodium absorption.