Which Statement Is True Regarding the State of the Intestinal

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding the state of the intestinal tract at birth?

• A) The intestinal tract is colonized by Escherichia coli.
• B) The intestinal tract is sterile.
• C) Clostridium welchii is present in the intestinal tract but in very small numbers.
• D) Streptococcus colonization in the intestinal tract has begun.

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