Microbiome
What is a microbiome?
The microorganisms living in and on the body.
What type of microorganism makes up most of the human microbiome?
Bacteria.
About how many microorganisms are in the human body?
What is an infection?
An invasion of harmful bacteria that can make you sick.
What does "micro" mean?
Very small.
What does a healthy microbiome have?
Helpful types of bacteria.
Are all bacteria harmful?
No.
Food and space.
Can antibiotics reduce helpful bacteria?
Yes.
Can most microorganisms be seen without a microscope?
No.
What can harmful bacteria cause?
An infection.
What kind of bacteria can make someone sick?
Harmful bacteria.
Almost all cells are what?
Microscopic.
What can happen when harmful bacteria increase?
A person can become sick.
What do microorganisms need from the human body?
Food and space.
Why are helpful bacteria important?
They help keep harmful bacteria from taking over.
What can antibiotics reduce?
Helpful and harmful bacteria.
What is much bigger than a molecule?
A cell.
What can fewer helpful gut bacteria lead to?
An easier time for harmful bacteria to cause infection.
Are bacteria microorganisms?
Yes.
What can happen when there are fewer helpful bacteria in the gut?
Harmful bacteria can infect the body more easily.
Why can harmful bacteria grow more easily when helpful bacteria decrease?
There is more food and space available.
Where can microorganisms live?
In and on the body.
What type of transplant can help patients infected with harmful bacteria?
A fecal transplant.
Why are microorganisms important to the human body?
Many are helpful and are part of a healthy microbiome.