Homework #34: Humans vs Bacteria Day 18-22

A microbiome is a ______________________.

• a small shopping mall.

• home where small organisms live.

• place to cook my pizza.

Antibiotics reduce the number of helpful and harmful ____________________ in the human body.

• bacteria

• skin cells

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Bacteria diversity is important for our gut health.

• True

• False

Fermented foods can introduce good bacteria to our gut when eaten.

• True

• False

Dietary fiber is essential to balance the gut ecosystem because

• it generates high numbers of bad bacteria

• it is found in processed foods that we consume

• fiber is a fundamental food for gut microbiomes

• it helps to increase insulin levels

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Which of the following statements about the gut–brain axis and stress is not correct?

• Stress can disturb the balance of gut microbiota.

• Gut microbiota can influence stress responses.

• The gut microbiome tends to be relatively unaffected by stress.

• There are bidirectional links between the gut microbiota and stress.

Disruption to the gut–brain axis has been linked to which of the following types of disorders?

• neurological

• mental health

• gastrointestinal

• All of the above are correct.

(a)   can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

• Avoiding all types of bacteria
• Eating only sugary foods
• Eating foods high in fiber
• Taking antibiotics regularly

Fermented foods contain lots of helpful probiotic bacteria for our guts. Which of the following is NOT an example of a fermented food that would contain helpful probiotic bacteria?

• Kimchi

• Yogurt

• Kombucha

• Meat and Farmed Seafood Treated with Antibiotics

All types of yogurt are good for our gut microbiome.

• True

• False