Which Statement Is NOT True of the Normal Flora of a Person

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Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the normal flora of a person?

• A)The bacteria in the vagina create an alkaline pH that inhibits the growth of pathogens.
• B)The colon has bacteria that produce vitamins, especially vitamin K.
• C)The cilia of the nasal cavities sweep inhaled microorganisms to the pharynx.
• D)The part of the small intestine with the smallest bacterial population is the duodenum.

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