Multiple Choice
Which statement is true about normal function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
A) Failure of the tight junctions allows bacteria to invade the GI tract.
B) The gut lacks protective mechanisms; thus, infection is always a concern.
C) Water is reabsorbed at the beginning of the colon.
D) Without nutritional stimulation, mucosal villi atrophy.
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