Question

1. the nutrients that are absorbed in the large intestine are: water, amino acids, peptides sodium, chloride, water fiber, potassium, vitamin d chloride, glucose, galactose 9) fiber is broken down by several enzymes before being absorbed. true false

Explanation:

1. In the large intestine, water, sodium, and chloride are absorbed. Amino - acids and peptides are mainly absorbed in the small intestine. Fiber is indigestible and not absorbed as such, and vitamin D is absorbed in the small intestine. Glucose and galactose are also absorbed in the small intestine.
2. Fiber is indigestible by human enzymes. It passes through the digestive system largely intact.

Answer:

1. Sodium, chloride, water
2. False