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Bacteria in the large intestine have a symbiotic relationship with humans. This type of symbiosis is known as 'Mutualism'. Mutualism is the way two organisms of different species exist in a relationship in which each individual benefits. Basically, when the host also helps the other organism and the organism also helps the host.
They digest fiber to make vitamin K for us, and we provide a safe, warm home for them in our intestines. It's like give and take. ;-)
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What is bacteria in the large intestine are responsible for?
The primary role of the large intestine is reabsorption of water from stool. It also absorbs some nutrients not taken up efficiently by the small intestine, and houses most of the symbiotic bacteria in your gut.
Where is the major site of vitamin K and B formation by bacteria?
Most synthesized by bacteria in the Large Intestine
Where is the bacteria in digestion found?
Bacteria are found in the large intestine (strictly speaking, bacteria are found everywhere, but there are a particularly large number of them in the large intestine).
How does the immune system tie in with the small intestine?
The small intestine hold bacteria From the you eat and exiles it through the large intestine, rectum, and anus. The small intestine hold bacteria From the you eat and exiles it through the large intestine, rectum, and anus. The small intestine hold bacteria From the you eat and exiles it through the large intestine, rectum, and anus.
What organ of the digestive system contains bacteria?
The large intestine (colon) contains bacteria that help with the digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as supporting the immune system. These bacteria are known as the gut microbiota.
What beneficial substance are produce by bacteria in the large intestine?
Bacteria in the large intestine can produce important vitamins for the body. For example, some bacteria produce vitamin K from eating fiber. Some bacteria also produce vitamin D.
What types of organisms are found in the large intestine?
Bacteria
Vitamin synthesizing bacteria live in?
In the large intestine.
WHAT IS THE digestion that occurs in the large intestine is caused by?
Bacteria
Which intestine contain bacteria that feeds on material passing through?
It is the large intestine. AND you are so welcome
What beneficial substances are produced by bacteria the large intestine?
Bacteria in the large intestine can produce important vitamins for the body. For example, some bacteria produce vitamin K from eating fiber. Some bacteria also produce vitamin D.
What breaks down food in the large intestine?
Bacteria that's what
