Which of the following is true of the colon?

A) The density of the gastrointestinal microbiota is greatest in the colon.
B) The inner lining of the colon is made of epithelial cells called enterocytes.
C) It neutralizes the acidic chyme before it enters the duodenum.
D) It releases gastrin that stimulates the production of gastric juice.


A

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