Human vs Bacteria Part 2

Front

Bacteria in the body outnumber the cells of the human body itself

Back

True

Front

Antibacterial hand sanitizers wipe out which kinds of bacteria on your skin?

Back

Both!

Front

The increase in antibiotic use in the US has ______ the diversity of our microbimes.

Back

reduced

Front

The microbes in a particular environment including the body or part of the body are called...

Back

Microbiome

Front

Microorganisms introduced into the body for their beneficial qualities are called...

Back

Probiotics

Front

How do the microbes in the intestinal tract benefit us?

Back

produce vitamins, Breaks down undigestable foods to release nutrients, Control metabolism and nutrient storage

Front

Gut microbes teach the immune system to recognize and attack foreign pathogens.

Back

True

Front

Broad spectrum antibiotics only target pathogenic bacteria

Back

False

Front

What happens to the microbiome from birth to early adulthood? Options: It becomes less diverse, It becomes more diverse, There is no change

Back

It becomes more diverse

Front

How can people that need to take antibiotics keep their healthy bacteria healthy?

Back

Only take antibiotics when absolutely necessary