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2025SP-FSHN-150-001 Week 15 Quiz

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The gut microbiota can help with:

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A.Digestion
B.Protection from pathogens
C.Immune health
D.All of these
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The question asks what the gut microbiota can help with. Options to evaluate are Digestion, Protection from pathogens, Immune health, and All of these. Option: Digestion. The gut microbiota plays a key role in breaking down certain fibers and complex carbohydrates, producing metabolites lik......Login to view full explanation

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