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What is one of the primary roles of gut microbes in human nutrition?
What is one of the primary roles of gut microbes in human nutrition?
Which type of microorganisms is primarily found in the human gut?
Which type of microorganisms is primarily found in the human gut?
Which two phyla dominate the bacterial population in the human gut?
Which two phyla dominate the bacterial population in the human gut?
What potential health issue can arise from an overgrowth of gut bacteria?
What potential health issue can arise from an overgrowth of gut bacteria?
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In which individuals can Candida species potentially become pathogenic?
In which individuals can Candida species potentially become pathogenic?
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What is the primary role of the microbiota in human health?
What is the primary role of the microbiota in human health?
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Which of the following diseases is NOT directly associated with disturbances in the microbiota?
Which of the following diseases is NOT directly associated with disturbances in the microbiota?
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What term is used to describe the collective genomes of the microorganisms residing in and on the human body?
What term is used to describe the collective genomes of the microorganisms residing in and on the human body?
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What is a key consequence of disrupting the normal balance of microbiota?
What is a key consequence of disrupting the normal balance of microbiota?
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Which body location is most populated by the human microbiota?
Which body location is most populated by the human microbiota?
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Which type of microorganism is often found in varying populations in different body sites?
Which type of microorganism is often found in varying populations in different body sites?
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What is NOT a supposed effect of the microbiota on human health?
What is NOT a supposed effect of the microbiota on human health?
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What role do opportunistic pathogens play in relation to the microbiota?
What role do opportunistic pathogens play in relation to the microbiota?
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What is one of the primary roles of gut microbes in digestion?
What is one of the primary roles of gut microbes in digestion?
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How does the gut microbiome influence adaptive immunity?
How does the gut microbiome influence adaptive immunity?
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What is the link between gut microbiota and behavior?
What is the link between gut microbiota and behavior?
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Which health conditions have been associated with the microbiome?
Which health conditions have been associated with the microbiome?
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What dietary modifications are being investigated to maintain a healthy gut microbiome?
What dietary modifications are being investigated to maintain a healthy gut microbiome?
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Why is the diversity of the microbiome greater in adolescents compared to adults?
Why is the diversity of the microbiome greater in adolescents compared to adults?
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Which statement about plant cellulose is accurate?
Which statement about plant cellulose is accurate?
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What impact can gastrointestinal diseases have on the microbiome?
What impact can gastrointestinal diseases have on the microbiome?
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How does dysbiosis of the microbiota lead to infectious diseases?
How does dysbiosis of the microbiota lead to infectious diseases?
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What has been shown to influence gut microbiota in relation to gastrointestinal diseases?
What has been shown to influence gut microbiota in relation to gastrointestinal diseases?
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Which connection exists between the gut microbiota and metabolic syndrome?
Which connection exists between the gut microbiota and metabolic syndrome?
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In what way do gut microbes influence brain development?
In what way do gut microbes influence brain development?
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What serious consequence can arise from the implications of microbiota in the progression of diseases?
What serious consequence can arise from the implications of microbiota in the progression of diseases?
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What percentage of human cancers are implicated with microorganisms?
What percentage of human cancers are implicated with microorganisms?
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Which substance produced by the intestinal microbiota can influence liver function?
Which substance produced by the intestinal microbiota can influence liver function?
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What is a possible complication of liver cirrhosis related to gut microbiota?
What is a possible complication of liver cirrhosis related to gut microbiota?
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How does the innate microbiota help protect against harmful bacteria?
How does the innate microbiota help protect against harmful bacteria?
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Which of the following is a potential consequence of antibiotic disturbance of the microbiota?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of antibiotic disturbance of the microbiota?
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What is one of the ways the microbiota influences colon cancer development?
What is one of the ways the microbiota influences colon cancer development?
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How might a compromised microbiota increase cancer risk?
How might a compromised microbiota increase cancer risk?
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What role does Helicobacter pylori play in relation to colon cancer?
What role does Helicobacter pylori play in relation to colon cancer?
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What factor can specific microbes in tumors respond to?
What factor can specific microbes in tumors respond to?
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Which of the following is NOT a way that bacteria may influence carcinogenesis?
Which of the following is NOT a way that bacteria may influence carcinogenesis?
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What is the main effect of probiotics, such as Bifidobacterium lactis, when administered to children?
What is the main effect of probiotics, such as Bifidobacterium lactis, when administered to children?
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Which bacteria predominantly make up the fecal microbiota in breastfed infants?
Which bacteria predominantly make up the fecal microbiota in breastfed infants?
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How does the gut microbiota of formula-fed infants differ from that of breastfed infants?
How does the gut microbiota of formula-fed infants differ from that of breastfed infants?
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What happens to gut microbiota diversity after the introduction of solid food around six months of age?
What happens to gut microbiota diversity after the introduction of solid food around six months of age?
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Which of the following bacteria is NOT typically found in high levels in breast milk?
Which of the following bacteria is NOT typically found in high levels in breast milk?
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How does Lactobacillus rhamnosus affect children's growth during the first few years of life?
How does Lactobacillus rhamnosus affect children's growth during the first few years of life?
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What is a potential consequence of antibiotic treatment during the first two years of life?
What is a potential consequence of antibiotic treatment during the first two years of life?
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Which phylum includes both Lactobacilli and Streptococci?
Which phylum includes both Lactobacilli and Streptococci?
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What is one benefit of Bifidobacterium breve for very low birth weight infants?
What is one benefit of Bifidobacterium breve for very low birth weight infants?
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Which of the following statements about gut microbiota is correct?
Which of the following statements about gut microbiota is correct?
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What type of bacteria predominantly colonizes the gut of breastfed infants in early life?
What type of bacteria predominantly colonizes the gut of breastfed infants in early life?
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Which delivery method typically results in an infant's gut microbiome resembling that of the vaginal microbial community?
Which delivery method typically results in an infant's gut microbiome resembling that of the vaginal microbial community?
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Which of the following factors does NOT affect early life gut microbiota?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect early life gut microbiota?
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What is a common characteristic of gut microbiota in formula-fed infants?
What is a common characteristic of gut microbiota in formula-fed infants?
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What bacterial species is often found in the early gut microbiota of preterm infants?
What bacterial species is often found in the early gut microbiota of preterm infants?
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Which of the following factors can influence the formation of gut microbiota in early life?
Which of the following factors can influence the formation of gut microbiota in early life?
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What is likely to impact the composition of gut microbiota in infants after 6 months of age?
What is likely to impact the composition of gut microbiota in infants after 6 months of age?
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Which type of probiotic is believed to have a nonspecific gastrointestinal impact in infants?
Which type of probiotic is believed to have a nonspecific gastrointestinal impact in infants?
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