List the benefits of the beneficial bacteria in the large intestine

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(1) Promote colonic motility; (2) Help maintain colonic mucosal integrity; (3) Aid immune function; (4) Compete with potentially pathogenic microbes for nutrients and space; (5) Help digest food and make nutritional contributions (synthesize vitamin K, vitamin B12, and folate); and (6) Influence the brain and behavior.

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Symmetrical paralysis in any area of the body is termed:

A) hemiplegia B) paraplegia C) quadriplegia D) diplegia

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Define DNA template strand

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What is the function of sebum?

A. Waterproof the ear B. Cool the body C. Moisturize the skin and hair D. Nourish an infant

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The thymus gland secretes hormones called _____ that _______

A) thyroxines; control metabolism B) melatonins; control circadian rhythms C) thymosins; control production and differentiation of white blood cells D) prostaglandins; control strength

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