An individual who eats food contaminated with bacteria may be protected from the ill effects of the bacteria because of the presence of

A) enzymes in the lining of the small intestine
B) hormones and enzymes controlling reactions in the small intestine
C) antibacterial agents consumed with the food
D) phagocytes and lymphocytes


Ans: D) phagocytes and lymphocytes

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A) doubled B) reduced C) zeroed D) increased

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