Question

The intestinal microbiota play a number of roles in digestion and health. Check all of the statements that are correct regarding the intestinal microbiota.

• Removal of the colon would have a greater impact on the microbiota population than removal of portions of the small intestine.Removal of the colon would have a greater impact on the microbiota population than removal of portions of the small intestine.

• The microbiota play roles in human digestion, but would thrive just as well in other species.The microbiota play roles in human digestion, but would thrive just as well in other species.

• Infants are populated equally with a mother and father’s microbiota if they make the same amount of contact with the infant.Infants are populated equally with a mother and father’s microbiota if they make the same amount of contact with the infant.

• A fecal transplant would be more successful from a family member than someone with the same blood type.A fecal transplant would be more successful from a family member than someone with the same blood type.

• Introducing a greater variety of microbiota may theoretically help an individual lose weight.Introducing a greater variety of microbiota may theoretically help an individual lose weight.

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