Microbiome and Human Health Concepts

Where can microbes be found?

• On your phone

• In your water bottle

• On your hands

• All of the above

What kind of relationship do humans have with microbes?

• A one-sided relationship where microbes only benefit

• A partnership where humans provide shelter and food, and microbes work for us

• A constant battle where humans try to eliminate all microbes

• A relationship that is always peaceful and beneficial

How do humans initially acquire microbes after being sterile in the womb?

• Through the air they breathe after birth

• By traveling through the birth canal

• From the food they eat in the first few days

• Through skin-to-skin contact with others

Babies born via C-section may have a higher rate of which health issues?

• Asthma

• Immune diseases

• Leukemia

• All of the above

What is a special feature of mother's milk that benefits a baby's microbiome?

• It contains antibodies that kill all microbes

• It has special sugars that feed and support certain groups of microbes

• It is completely sterile and prevents microbe growth

• It only contains nutrients for the baby's cells, not microbes

Approximately how long does it take for a healthy microbe community to form in a human?

• A few days

• A few weeks

• Up to two years

• Five years or more

Which of the following are components of a human's unique microbiome?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• All of the above

What is the primary role of "quiet passenger" microbes in the body?

• To cause diseases and infections

• To actively fight off all other microbes

• To take up space and prevent more aggressive intruders

• To produce essential vitamins for the body

What do some bacteria in our mouths do that can harm our teeth?

• They strengthen tooth enamel

• They literally create acid that melts our teeth

• They help clean our teeth by removing food particles

• They produce substances that whiten teeth

Approximately how many bacteria from different species live in the human gut?

• 380 million bacteria from 500 species

• 38 billion bacteria from 500 species

• 380 billion bacteria from 5,000 species

• 380,000 billion bacteria from 5,000 species