Malabsorption of some foods results in gas production by bacteria in the large intestine. A) True B) False

Intestinal bacteria produce gases when they metabolize fiber.Group startsTrue or False

Bacteria found in the large intestine produce _____; without the bacteria _____.a) protein; the electron transport chain is interruptedb) toxins; the cells’ store of energy is increasedc) carbohydrates; weight loss may occurd) nutrients; vitamin deficiencies may result

•Flatulence is the expulsion of a mixture of gases that are byproducts of the digestion process.Question 9Select one:TrueFalse

What steps occur to undigested food after leaving the small intestine?

Which of the following is NOT true about the stomach?It produces hydrochloric acid, which can help us to stay healthyIt is the only place where digestion occurs.It has muscles which assist with churning the foodIt leads on to the small intestine