The total fluid secreted by the salivary gland, stomach, and intestine in a day is: (A) 3000ml, (B) 4000ml, (C) 5000ml, (D) 6000ml
Answer is C. Daily water turnover in the GITIngested2000Endogenous secretions7000Salivary glands1500Stomach2500Bile500Pancreas1500Intestine1000Total Input9000Reabsorbed8800Jejunum5500Ileum2000Colon1300Balance in stool200Reference: Ganong's review of Medical Physiology, 25th ed, Page: 464