You suspect that your patient's Vitamin B deficiency is related to poor function in his large intestine. Which of the following might explain the source of the problem?

A) Inadequate water reabsorption B) Excessive absorption of glycerol
C) Lack of appropriate bacteria D) Inefficient elimination of wastes


C

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a. carry information to the CNS b. have cell bodies in the CNS c. lie entirely within the CNS d. transmit information from effectors e. perform a and d

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