Understanding Gut Dysbiosis Consequences Quiz
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What is a strong determinant of an individual's adult microbiota?

  • Age
  • Physiological variables
  • Demographic variables
  • Geographical location (correct)
  • Which bacterial phyla are mentioned as much less stable in the adult microbiome?

  • Firmicutes and Proteobacteria (correct)
  • Proteobacteria and Bacteroidetes
  • Firmicutes and Actinobacteria
  • Actinobacteria and Bacteroidetes
  • What is associated with decreased microbial diversity as individuals age?

  • Living at home rather than in residential facilities
  • Stability of the gut microbiome
  • Increased proportion of Bacteroidetes (correct)
  • Parental transmission of microbiota
  • What determines an individual's gut microbiome early in life?

    <p>Parental transmission of microbiota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals is mentioned to have a more diverse microbiota?

    <p>Individuals living at home</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What seems to be less likely to result in immune disorders?

    <p>Method of birth and feeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage match is observed in an individual's adult microbiota over 5 years?

    <p>~70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Yatsunenko et al., what factors are stronger determinants than physiological or demographic variables for an individual's microbiota?

    <p>Geographical location and age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial phylum shows an increased proportion with aging?

    <p>Firmicutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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