Water is absorbed in which portion of the intestine?
A) Duodenum
B) Jejunum
C) Ileum
D) Colon
D
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The colon absorbs water and sodium. The duodenum, ileum, and jejunum are parts of the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed.
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