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What is the primary function of HMOs in the human body?
What is the primary function of HMOs in the human body?
- To reduce mortality in preterm infants
- To support the gut structure and functions (correct)
- To promote gut microbiota dysbiosis
- To increase the severity of NEC
What is the effect of HMOs on the incidence of NEC in preterm infants?
What is the effect of HMOs on the incidence of NEC in preterm infants?
- Has no effect on the incidence
- Increase the incidence
- Double the incidence
- Reduce the incidence (correct)
What is the relationship between HMOs and gut microbiota dysbiosis?
What is the relationship between HMOs and gut microbiota dysbiosis?
- HMOs reduce gut microbiota dysbiosis (correct)
- HMOs promote gut microbiota dysbiosis
- HMOs are a result of gut microbiota dysbiosis
- HMOs have no effect on gut microbiota dysbiosis
What is the benefit of HMOs in terms of mortality in preterm infants?
What is the benefit of HMOs in terms of mortality in preterm infants?
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What is the meaning of NEC in the context of HMOs?
What is the meaning of NEC in the context of HMOs?
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