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WorksheetsHuman Microbiome Basics
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Bacteria in the body outnumber the cells of the human body itself
True
False
Which of the following is likely NOT found living on or in humans as part of a microbiome?
bacteria
fungi
microscopic animals
microscopic plants
Which of the following have been linked to the human microbiome? Choose ALL that apply!
diabetes
obesity
digestive issues
ability to swim
Antibacterial hand sanitizers wipe out which kinds of bacteria on your skin?
Only bad!
Only good!
Both!
They don't work, so no bacteria gets wiped out.
The increase in antibiotic use in the US has ______ the diversity of our microbimes.
reduced
increased
bolstered
strengthened
How do the microbes in the intestinal tract benefit us?
produce vitamins
Breaks down undigestable foods to release nutrients
Control metabolism and nutrient storage
All of the above
Gut microbes teach the immune system to recognize and attack forign pathogens
True
False
Broad spectrum antibiotics only target pathogenic bacteria
True
False
What happens to the microbiome from birth to early adulthood
It becomes less diverse
It becomes more diverse
There is no change
How can people that need to take antibiotics keep their healthy bacteria healthy?
Only take antibiotics when absolutely necessary
Take antibiotics often
Take a broad spectrum antibiotic
Eat a lot of processed and fried foods
Are bacteria good or bad?
Good
Bad
Both
The bacteria in my digestive system are extremely harmful and I should take meds to get rid of them.
false
true
Examples of Probiotic foods
Kimchi, some yogurts, saurerkrauts
Hamburgers, hot dogs, and tacos
fruit and vegetables
The modern Western diet contributes to
diabetes
asthma
autism
strong immune system
When we eat processed food it generates a whole lot of bad bacteria in our body that promotes
homeostasis
balanced microbiomes
inflammation
a harmonious ecosystem
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
Implanting live donor gut bacteria into another person's system to revert their flora into a healthy state is
fecal transplantation
colorectal surgery
intestine transplant
colostomy
