Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
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Chapter 22 - Oral and Gastrointestinal Diseases - Self Quiz - Page 731: 18

Answer

a.Giardia

Work Step by Step

Giardia inhibits the adsorption of fats in the intestine.The microscopic parasite attaches to the lining of the small intestine and interferes with the body's absorption of fats from digested foods.
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