Microbiology: Normal Flora

Normal flora are microorganisms that are frequently found in the skin, ______ membrane, and other body sites.

We discussed the types of the normal flora, their functions, the ______, and positives of normal flora.

Normal flora can have both ______ and negative impacts on the host.

In this assignment we talked about the elements of the normal ______.

Normal flora are microorganisms that are frequently found in various body sites such as the ______.

One of the positive effects of normal flora is ______ against pathogens.

Normal flora supports ______ by aiding in the digestion of food.

A negative effect of normal flora can be ______ infections.

Imbalances in normal flora can lead to ______.

Normal flora contributes to the ______ system development.

The ______ causes bloodstream infections if the skin is penetrated.

The external surface of the ______ is cleaned and protected by tears, mucus, and oil.

The conjunctiva of the eye has primarily Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and ______.

The ______ covers the white parts of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelids.

The ______ ear and the inner ear are usually sterile.

The outer ear and the auditory canal contain the same normal flora as the moist areas like the ______ and mouth.

______ are microorganisms that have a natural relationship with the host.

______ normal flora consist of non pathogenic organisms that inhabit the skin or mucus membrane for hours or days.

______ consist of relatively fixed types of microorganisms regularly found in a given area.

The carrier state consists of potentially pathogenic organisms such as ______ and Neisseria meningitides.

______ flora are temporarily living on and within humans.

Microorganisms are microscopic organisms that include bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa, and other small ______.

Commensalism is a type of symbolic relationship between two organisms where one organism benefits and the other organism is neither harmed nor ______.

Symbiosis is a relationship between two different species that live together in close ______.

Colonization refers to the establishment and growth of microorganisms in a particular area of the body without causing ______.

Opportunistic pathogen are microorganisms that are normally present in or on the human body without causing harm but can cause infections or diseases when given the ______.

Dysbiosis refers to an imbalance or disruption in the composition and functioning of the microbial communities (______) that naturally reside in and on the human body.

Normal flora are microorganisms (bacterial fungi protozoa and viruses) mostly ______ that are continuously inhabited in the human body.

Normal flora are mostly harmless and may even be ______ under normal conditions in a healthy human.

Normal flora are mostly inhabiting the human body as ______ normal flora.

Normal flora are microorganisms that are continuously inhabited in the human body in a ______ human.

Normal flora are microorganisms that are found in the ______, nose and mouth.

Respiratory tract: the respiratory tract including the ______, throat, and lungs also contains a diverse group of microorganisms.

Gastrointestinal tract: the largest and most diverse population of normal flora resides in the gastrointestinal GI tract, particularly in the ______.

Genitourinary tract: the urinary and reproductive systems also have their own microbial communities. The ______ in particular hosts a complex ecosystem of bacteria, collectively known as the vaginal microbiota.

The largest and most diverse population of normal flora resides in the gastrointestinal GI tract, particularly in the ______.

The respiratory tract, including the ______, throat and lungs, also contains a diverse group of microorganisms.

The growth of normal flora, also known as ______ or indigenous microorganisms, is influenced by various factors.

Antibiotics can disrupt the balance of microbial populations by killing both harmful and beneficial bacteria, leading to a condition called ______.

Diet plan is a crucial role in shaping the composition of the normal flora. Certain dietary components, such as dietary fiber, prebiotics, and probiotics, can support the growth of ______ bacteria.

Psychological and physical ______ can impact the growth of normal flora.

Hygiene practices, such as hand washing and the use of ______ products, can affect the growth of normal flora.

The gut ______ of infants undergoes significant changes during the early years of life.

The composition and diversity of the normal flora can also change with ______, which may be influenced by factors such as diet, immune function, and medication use.

While hygiene practices are important for preventing the spread of ______, they can also affect the growth of normal flora.