Understanding the Human Microbiome

What is the Human Microbiome?

• A type of bacteria

• A type of virus

• A collection of microbial genes

• A collection of human genes

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How many times more microbial cells are there compared to human cells in our bodies?

• 50 times more

• 20 times more

• 10 times more

• 5 times more

Where do our microbiomes come from initially?

• From food

• From the air

• From our mothers

• From our fathers

What is a main role of microbes in our bodies?

• Educating our immune cells

• Making us sick

• Causing allergies

• Increasing our weight

Which part of the body is the most important microbial habitat?

• The skin

• The nose

• The mouth

• The gut

What can cause a loss of key gut microbes?

• Sleeping too little

• Taking antibiotics

• Eating too much sugar

• Exercising too much

Why might asthma and allergies be increasing?

• Because of too much exercise

• Because of too many c-sections and not enough breastfeeding

• Because of too much sleep

• Because of too much sugar

What could potentially prevent and treat some diseases?

• Taking more antibiotics

• Swallowing good microbes, probiotics

• Exercising more

• Sleeping more