List the major substances absorbed in the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.
What will be an ideal response?
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| Organ | Primary Nutrients Absorbed |
| Stomach | Alcohol (20% of total) Water (minor amount) |
| Small intestine | Calcium, magnesium, iron, and other minerals Glucose Amino acids Fats Vitamins Water (70% to 90% of total) Alcohol (80% of total) Bile acids |
| Large intestine | Sodium Potassium Some fatty acids Vitamin K and biotin (synthesized by microorganisms in the large intestine) Gases Water (10% to 30% of total) |
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