Which of the Following Is True About the Role Normal

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the role normal microbiota plays in maintaining host health?

• A)They provide a surface that is incompatible for attachment of an invader.
• B)They establish competition for nutrients and vitamins.
• C)They produce antimicrobial substances.
• D)They stimulate the immune system.
• E)All of the choices are true.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The Spinal Cord is a crucial part of the central nervous system housed within the spinal column, responsible for transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Heartbeat and Breathing

The physiological processes of cardiac rhythm and pulmonary ventilation that are essential to oxygenate the blood and remove carbon dioxide.

Medulla

The lower part of the brainstem, controlling vital functions such as heart rate and breathing.

Little Brain

A colloquial term for the cerebellum, a region of the brain that plays important roles in motor control and cognitive functions.