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Microbiome Biodiversity and Skin Microbes

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Microbiome Biodiversity and Skin Microbes

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What phenomenon helps explain why some individuals are more resistant to food poisoning?

Invasion resistance by resident gut microbes (correct)

Consuming probiotics daily

Eating only organic food

Frequent handwashing

Where do most of the initial microbes in a person's gut community come from?

Pets

Parents (correct)

Food

Environment

What is one of the ecosystem services provided by the microbial community in our gut?

Invasion resistance against pathogens (correct)

Boosting vitamin D production

Enhancing taste perception

Improving eyesight

What does house dust potentially contain?

Fecal particles Signup and view all the answers

Which substance is NOT mentioned as being manufactured by gut bacteria in the text?

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the transplantation of gut microbes from easygoing mice into anxious mice have, according to the text?

The anxious mice become more adventurous Signup and view all the answers

What led to the researchers complimenting the author on the biodiversity of their gut community?

Gardening, composting, and fermenting foods Signup and view all the answers

What did the presence of bacteria associated with plants, soil, and animal guts on the author's skin indicate?

Engagement in gardening and other activities Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe the interior ecosystem in comparison to a rain forest or a prairie?

Not well understood but showing progress in research Signup and view all the answers

When does the author mention that a person's microbial community stabilizes?

By age 3 Signup and view all the answers

What can bring shifts in the relative population of resident bacterial species in the gut?

Taking a course of antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What does the author imply about introducing new bacterial species to the gut ecosystem?

It can occur due to dietary changes or antibiotic use Signup and view all the answers