The slow movement of food stuff through the _____ favors the growth of microflora.
A) large intestine
B) pancreas
C) small intestine
D) stomach

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The slow movement of food through the large intestine provides a longer period of time for microflora, such as bacteria, to grow and metabolize nutrients. This is why the large intestine is also called the colon. In contrast, the small intestine has a faster rate of food movement and a hostile environment, such as low pH and digestive enzymes, that limit the growth of microflora. The pancreas is an organ that produces digestive enzymes but does not play a major role in microbiota. The stomach has a low pH that inhibits the growth of most microflora.

The Slow Movement of Food Stuff Through the _____ Favors