Normal flora in the duodenum are
A) similar to the microflora in the stomach.
B) dominated by aerobic organisms.
C) tolerant to alkaline environments.
D) tolerant to high salinity.

Name: Normal flora in the duodenum are A) similar to the microflora in the stomach. B) dominated by aerobic organisms. C) tolerant to alkaline environments. D) tolerant to high salinity.
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The duodenum has a microflora similar to the stomach due to the acidic environment from gastric secretions, which limits bacterial growth.

Normal Flora in the Duodenum Are