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What is the main purpose of bacteria in our bodies?
What is the main purpose of bacteria in our bodies?
- Helping us digest food and produce vitamins (correct)
- Controlling other bacteria in the body
- Contributing to the weight of the brain
- Causing deadly infections
Which bacteria is mentioned as usually harmless when it lives in the nose?
Which bacteria is mentioned as usually harmless when it lives in the nose?
- Bacillus anthracis
- E. coli
- Salmonella
- Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
What is one problem with using antibiotics as mentioned in the text?
What is one problem with using antibiotics as mentioned in the text?
- They only kill good bacteria
- They contribute to weight gain
- They kill all bacteria in the body (correct)
- They have no effect on infection-causing bacteria
According to scientists, what should be done regarding the use of antibiotics?
According to scientists, what should be done regarding the use of antibiotics?
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What are doctors developing to help restore the balance of helpful bacteria in the body?
What are doctors developing to help restore the balance of helpful bacteria in the body?
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