Why Are Bacteria Abundant in the Large Intestines but Not

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why are bacteria abundant in the large intestines but not in the stomach?

• A) Food enters the stomach first and does not spend much time there.
• B) The stomach wall contains so much lymphoid tissue that it destroys all bacteria there.
• C) The intestine is much warmer and moister, encouraging bacterial growth.
• D) Secretions of parietal cells kill bacteria in the stomach.

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