How Much Do You Know About the Human Microbiome?
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Which part of the body has the highest concentration of microbial life?

  • The gut (correct)
  • The skin
  • The brain
  • The lungs

    • What is the relationship between the gut microbiome and disease?

  • The gut microbiome has no effect on disease
  • The gut microbiome is linked to some diseases (correct)
  • The gut microbiome can cause all diseases
  • The gut microbiome is linked to all diseases

    • What is the potential role of microbial medicine in the future?

  • It will be used to monitor patients' microbiomes (correct)
  • It will not be used in medicine
  • It will only be used for cosmetic purposes
  • It will replace traditional medicine

    • What percentage of the body's total cell count is made up of microbial cells?

    <p>Around 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the microbiome and the immune system?

    <p>Microbes help regulate the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the microbiome vary between individuals?

    <p>Each individual has a unique gut microbiome, as personal as a fingerprint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the human microbiome?

    <p>Microbes help regulate the immune system and protect us against diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential impact of the gut microbiome on our response to food?

    <p>It explains why people respond differently to the same foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential future of microbial medicine?

    <p>It will become routine for doctors to monitor patients' microbiomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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