Anaerobic Bacteria Populate the Gut in _____ Greater Quantities Than

question 25

Multiple Choice

Anaerobic bacteria populate the gut in _____ greater quantities than aerobic bacteria.

• A) 2 fold
• B) 5 fold
• C) 10 fold
• D) 100 fold

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Definitions:

Ascending Colon

A part of the large intestine that runs upwards; it is the first section of the colon.

Transverse Colon

A part of the large intestine that runs across the abdomen from the right to the left side.

Sigmoid Colon

Part of the colon between the descending colon and the rectum.

Descending Colon

Part of the colon extending from the left colonic flexure to the sigmoid colon.