How Are Water And Other Fluids Digested In The Human Body?

Water is a simple molecule, so our body does not have to break it into smaller, simpler molecules to digest it. In fact, water molecules are so small that they have no problem diffusing through the cell membrane. This cell membrane consists of small channels or pores through which water and ions, such as sodium, enter the cell, meaning that water is absorbed directly through the epithelial cells that cover the human intestinal tract. In short, it means that the intestines are responsible for absorbing most of the water we consume.

The non-water fluids that we normally consume on the other hand are nothing more than chemicals suspended in water. Fruit juice, for example, consists largely of water and sugar, along with several other ingredients such as preservatives, vitamins, and minerals in small quantities. Sugar is broken down by enzymes in the mouth and small intestine, where it is also absorbed into the body. Vitamins may or may not be broken down but are eventually absorbed in the small intestine; the same applies to minerals.

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[guillermoortiz]

Ummm. Idk why i searched "how water is digested" but im glad i did. Entertaining video, perfect presentation, and good watch.

[MIND_THE_BASIC]

There comes a time, when things just comes into your mind and you search them on YT...

[Goldadon]

Very educative video. The body is amazing! This video deserves more views and likes!

[guaromiami]

Nice to hear an actual human voice narrating a YouTube video.

[ClintWestVood]

i searched "how drinking water looks inside the body" and man did i feel stupid after reading that back

[avelitaalim]

Yes, thank you. I really have a thought in my mind that does liquid are digested the same as solid? You've answered my question. An understable video and straight to the point

[MikeJones-wqpg]

This is the exact information I was looking for, thank you very much 😊

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[KrrZoKillZz]

Hmm I was drinking water and here I am 😂😂!! Thanks for the info

[anaizm.]

Im so confused lol where do the kidneys come into ply. I currently have a kidney stone and I’m here at midnight trying to understand this excruciating situation so I can process it. 😅😭

[chosenmjroyalty]

Wait, how does water process thar causes us to urinate a lot. Show video of water and the urinary tract.

[DreamingWhiteColors]

0:37 I thought I had to put all the food through the butt to digest, thanks for clarifying

[Palkpilk]

I still have a question. How come I can drink lemonade and then follow it right after with chocolate milk and I'm just fine, but when I mix the lemonade with the chocolate milk them drink it my stomach hurts?

[dan_youtube]

Good thing to know I'm good drinking a gallon of coffee a day and it doesn't have to be pure water cause it gets absorbed anyway

[andystandys]

But how do the fluids physically get from the small intestine to the bladder?

[CornelioLazarus-sggx]

Do you know how long it should take to drink 8 ounces in one sitting? Should I drink an every four minutes until I finish around 30 minutes?

[MrSmart]

I searched " Explain the journey of water in our body"

[bluegreen]

When you're constipated trying to "figure it out" -_-

[Kurt-rgjq]

That's why I don't eat until after I am drunk. The whole point of drinking alcohol is to get drunk, why would I want it to digest slowly. Let's get this party started!

[michaelh]

Me too while I'm walking on my lunch break