The structure responsible for the absorption of excess water is the _______

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MirandaLo

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on: Apr 1, 2019

The structure responsible for the absorption of excess water is the ________.

◦ stomach
◦ colon
◦ liver
◦ spleen

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cadimas

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

colon

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