Dr. Penny Keene: The Partnership of Man and Microbe Quiz

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What is the main function of short chain fatty acids produced by gut bacteria?

Provide colonisation resistance to pathogens

Are the main energy source for colon cells (correct)

Affect absorption of lipids and glucose

Act only in the gut

How does dysbiosis affect the gut microbiota?

Results in a specific damaging bacterium blooming (correct)

Increases overall diversity

Does not impact the ratios of major phyla

Promotes growth of beneficial bacteria

What can gut bacteria do to the immune system?

Destroy the immune system

Only activate the immune system

Have no effect on the immune system

Suppress the immune system (correct)

What is the role of polysaccharide A (PSA) in the gut microbiota?

It enhances host immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the large bowel microbiota's interaction with food energy is correct?

It decreases the energy available to the host from food Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of dysbiosis on the gut microbiota?

Leads to a specific bacterium causing harm Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'microbiome' refer to?

The genes present in microorganisms living with a host Signup and view all the answers

How has the rate of publications involving microbes and human diseases changed over the last decade?

Experienced a rapid increase Signup and view all the answers

In terms of bacteria, how many phyla are estimated to exist?

30-50 Signup and view all the answers

Which scientific field is NOT included in the query used for PubMed abstracts matching human disease with microbes?

Genetics Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the actual organisms present in the human body?

Microbiota Signup and view all the answers

Which phylum of bacteria includes Escherichia?

Proteobacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the proportional representation of different phyla of bacteria in the body?

Different phyla of bacteria are not evenly represented throughout the body Signup and view all the answers

What factor significantly influences the numbers and species of bacteria in the human gut microbiota?

Diet Signup and view all the answers

How does a Western diet typically impact the gut microbiota?

It leads to a reduction in bacterial diversity due to fiber deficiency Signup and view all the answers

What effect do antibiotics have on the diversity of the gut microbiota?

They can cause a permanent reduction in diversity over several generations Signup and view all the answers

What supports the growth of specific organisms in the human gut microbiota?

Human breast milk Signup and view all the answers

Is the human gut microbiota resistant to change once it is established?

Yes, it remains resistant to any environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of gut microbiota in relation to energy and metabolism?

Adding digestive enzymes to the gut Signup and view all the answers

How do antimicrobial peptides and secretory IgA contribute to preventing bacterial penetration in the small intestine?

By forming an impervious mucus layer Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between gut microbiota and immunity?

The immune system relies on the presence of microbiota for physical development and function Signup and view all the answers

How does the gut microbiota influence appetite?

By increasing leptin sensitivity through gut hormone secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in the gut?

Saturating colonisation sites Signup and view all the answers

How does the gut microbiota affect glucose homeostasis?

By influencing glucose homeostasis positively Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of prebiotics?

Non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth of beneficial microbes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of antibiotics on the gut microbiome?

Decreased diversity and dysbiosis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is highlighted as 'most notable in children' in relation to gut dysbiosis?

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general principle behind probiotics?

Promoting the growth of beneficial microbes for health benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the transplantation of the entire gut ecosystem?

Bacteriotherapy Signup and view all the answers

How do prebiotics differ from probiotics?

Prebiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial microbes while probiotics are bacterial transplants Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to the Microbiome

The human body contains approximately the same number of bacterial cells as human cells.
The microbiome refers to the genes present in all microorganisms living in association with the host.
Microbiota refers to the actual organisms, which outnumber human cells.

Phyla of Bacteria

There are approximately 30-50 phyla of bacteria, but only a few are present in the human microbiome.
Examples of phyla present in the microbiome include Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Proteobacteria, Fusobacteria, Cyanobacteria, and Verrucomicrobia.

Gut Microbiota

The gut microbiota is composed of 500-1000 species of bacteria in the intestines.
The mucus layers of the intestines cannot be fully assessed through faeces sampling.
Development of the individual gut microbiota is influenced by factors such as diet, environment, antibiotics, and the host immune system.

Functions of the Gut Microbiota

The gut microbiota enhances immune responses to invading pathogens and produces metabolites such as SCFAs (acetate, butyrate, and propionate) from fibre in the diet.
SCFAs act in the gut and are absorbed, influencing the immune system and providing energy to colon cells.
The gut microbiota provides colonization resistance to pathogens and affects absorption of nutrients such as lipids and glucose.

Dysbiosis and Disease

Dysbiosis is characterized by a loss of overall diversity, changes in ratios of major phyla, and blooming of specific bacteria.
Dysbiosis is associated with various diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic syndrome.

Antibiotics and the Microbiome

Antibiotics can lead to a permanent reduction in diversity over several generations.
Antibiotics decrease diversity and cause dysbiosis, immune dysregulation, obesity, and IBD, with cumulative effects across generations.

Maintaining a Healthy Gut Microbiome

Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit to the host when administered in adequate amounts.
Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that selectively stimulate the growth and activity of specific microbial genera or species in the gut, conferring health benefits to the host.
Bacteriotherapy involves the transplantation of the entire ecosystem, such as faecal transplants.

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Explore the Introduction of Dr. Penny Keene's presentation on the partnership between humans and microbes. Learn about the significant increase in publications linking bacteria to human diseases over the years.

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