Normal Flora in the Duodenum Are

question 35

Multiple Choice

Normal flora in the duodenum are

• A) tolerant to acidic environments.
• B) similar to the microflora in the stomach.
• C) tolerant to alkaline environments.
• D) both A and B.

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Definitions:

Aluminum

Aluminum is a lightweight, silver-white metallic element (Al) used extensively in alloys and for its properties of corrosion resistance and high conductivity.

Chlorine

A highly reactive, greenish-yellow gaseous halogen with the symbol Cl and atomic number 17, widely used in water treatment, bleaches, and industrial processes.

Ionic Compound

An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding, typically formed between metal cations and non-metal anions.

Phosphorus

A reactive, non-metallic element found in Group 15 of the periodic table, essential for life.