L. reuteri Bacteria Quiz

What is the normal role of L. reuteri bacteria in humans?

• Causing diseases

• Improving digestion and protecting against infection

• Causing gut infections

• Producing harmful bacteria

Where are large numbers of L. reuteri bacteria found in the human body?

• In the mouth

• In the lungs

• In the gut

• In the bloodstream

How do L. reuteri bacteria help protect the gut?

• By producing harmful bacteria

• By preventing the growth of mucus

• By sticking to the gut wall and preventing harmful bacteria from using that space

• By causing gut infections

What is the role of L. reuteri bacteria in improving digestion?

• Breaking down substances in food that humans are unable to digest

• Producing harmful bacteria

• Causing gut infections

• Preventing the production of mucus

Where are L. reuteri bacteria rarely found living?

• Inside animals

• In the gut

• In the mouth

• In the bloodstream

What is the effect of L. reuteri bacteria on babies with gut infections?

• They worsen the infections

• They have no effect

• They help cure the infections

• They prevent the growth of mucus

How do mothers pass L. reuteri bacteria to their babies?

• Through the air

• Through their milk

• Through direct contact

• Through the bloodstream

What is the size range of L. reuteri bacteria?

• 1-2 micrometers long

• 2-4 micrometers long

• 4-6 micrometers long

• 6-8 micrometers long

Do L. reuteri bacteria cause diseases?

• Yes, they cause diseases

• No, they do not cause diseases

• Sometimes they cause diseases

• It is unknown if they cause diseases

What is the main benefit of L. reuteri bacteria?

• Improving digestion

• Producing harmful bacteria

• Causing gut infections

• Preventing the growth of mucus