Human Microbiome Basics

Bacteria in the body outnumber the cells of the human body itself

Which of the following is likely NOT found living on or in humans as part of a microbiome?
bacteria, fungi, microscopic animals, microscopic plants

Antibacterial hand sanitizers wipe out which kinds of bacteria on your skin?

The increase in antibiotic use in the US has ______ the diversity of our microbimes.

The microbes in a particular environment including the body or part of the body are called...

Microorganisms introduced into the body for their beneficial qualities are called...

Nondigestible food ingredients that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines are called...

How do the microbes in the intestinal tract benefit us?

Gut microbes teach the immune system to recognize and attack foreign pathogens.

Broad spectrum antibiotics only target pathogenic bacteria