Which Organ of the Gastrointestinal Tract Has a Large Commensal

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which organ of the gastrointestinal tract has a large commensal population of microorganisms?

• A)Pancreas
• B)Liver
• C)Salivary glands
• D)Small intestine
• E)Large intestine

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Definitions:

Morphological Convergence

Describes the phenomenon where organisms from different evolutionary backgrounds develop similar structures or features due to adaptation to similar environments or ecological niches.

Temperate Rainforests

Cooler climate rainforests found in temperate zones, characterized by high precipitation and biodiversity.

Analogous Structures

Similar body structures that evolved separately in different lineages (by morphological convergence).

Morphological Convergence

The evolutionary phenomenon where organisms from different lineages develop similar anatomical features independently, usually due to similar environmental pressures.