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What is the primary site of permanent microbe residence in the human body?
What is the primary site of permanent microbe residence in the human body?
- Kidneys
- Brain
- Skin (correct)
- Liver
What is an example of how postnatal exposure to different sources of flora can influence health and development?
What is an example of how postnatal exposure to different sources of flora can influence health and development?
- Caesarean section instead of normal birth (correct)
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight
- Consuming probiotics
- Regular exercise
What is an example of a systemic body function that is influenced by gut microbe-mediated developmental outcomes?
What is an example of a systemic body function that is influenced by gut microbe-mediated developmental outcomes?
- Spleen development (correct)
- Pancreas function
- Heart rate regulation
- Lung function
What is the term for an interaction where one organism is inhibited and the other is not affected?
What is the term for an interaction where one organism is inhibited and the other is not affected?
Why do germ-free mice models have defective spleen cells?
Why do germ-free mice models have defective spleen cells?
What is the term for an interaction where both organisms benefit?
What is the term for an interaction where both organisms benefit?
What is the primary characteristic of a parasitic relationship?
What is the primary characteristic of a parasitic relationship?
What is the estimated number of bacteria in the human colon?
What is the estimated number of bacteria in the human colon?
What is the primary function of bacteroides and firmicutes in the gut?
What is the primary function of bacteroides and firmicutes in the gut?
What is the consequence of a lack of gut microflora on the enteric nervous system?
What is the consequence of a lack of gut microflora on the enteric nervous system?
What percentage of microbial cells in the human body are bacteria?
What percentage of microbial cells in the human body are bacteria?
What is the term for the relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is not affected?
What is the term for the relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is not affected?
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