Cells of the gut
In the gut, a crucial role is played, Microvilli form a brush-like brigade. Nutrients are absorbed with great care, Digestive processes rely on this affair.
enterocytes
This chronic condition involves inflammation of the digestive tract and includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
This type of carbohydrate, found in certain foods like beans and lentils, is known a long sugar ("better sugar").
What is an oligosaccaride?
This process, influenced by the gut microbiome, involves the extraction of energy and nutrients from food.
What is digestion (or metabolism)?
The microorganism that antibiotics target.
What is bacteria? (Not Fungi or viruses!)
In the lining of organs, a special cell is found, Shaped like a chalice, with mucus all around. Secreting to protect and keep things slick, Vital for the gut's defense, doing the trick.
Goblet Cells
This autoimmune disorder is triggered by the ingestion of gluten and damages the small intestine.
What is celiac disease?
These types of compounds, found in olive oil and avocados, are known for their beneficial effects on gut health.
What are monounsaturated fats?
The gut microbiome influences the production of this neurotransmitter, often referred to as the "happy hormone."
What is serotonin?
This term describes the ability of bacteria to resist the effects of antibiotics.
What is antibiotic resistance?
In the gut's quiet fold, we lurk and sway, Signals we transmit, in a subtle array. Regulating hunger, and digestion's sway, What are we named, in this metabolic ballet?
Hint: Hormones we release, to maintain the balance tight, Guess our name, in the gut's regulatory light.
This bacterial infection, often acquired in hospitals or after antibiotic use, causes severe diarrhea and colitis.
What is Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
This type of carbohydrate cannot be digested by the human digestive enzymes but serves as food for beneficial gut bacteria.
What is insoluble fiber?
This protective substance produced by the gut microbiome helps prevent pathogens from attaching to intestinal cells.
What is mucus?
This type of bacteria are often cited in discussions about antibiotic resistance due to their ability to cause serious infections that are resistant to many antibiotics.
What are multidrug-resistant bacteria (or superbugs)?
Guardians within the gut's deep. Weapons readied, they stand tall, Defenders against invaders, big or small. What are we, in the digestive fray, To protect and keep harm at bay?
Paneth Cells
This experimental technique is used to treat persistent bacterial infections commonly found in hospitals.
What is FMT?
These compounds, produced by gut bacteria from dietary fiber, play a crucial role in maintaining gut health and function.
What are short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)?
The gut microbiome plays a key role in supporting this bodily system, which defends against infections.
What is the immune system?
These are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria.
What are bacteriophages?
In the gut's hidden maze, we reside, Sensing signals, our purpose implied. Hair-like projections, distinct and grand, What are we called, in this mysterious land? Hint: We're taste buds of the gut, without a doubt, Identify us, what are we about?
Tuft Cells
This condition, characterized by increased intestinal permeability, is theorized to allow toxins and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream.
What is leaky gut syndrome?
These formulations combine probiotics and prebiotics, aiming to enhance the growth and activity of beneficial gut bacteria.
What are synbiotics?
This important function of the gut microbiome involves maintaining the integrity of the intestinal lining, preventing harmful substances from entering the bloodstream.
What is the epithelial barrier?
Antibiotic resistance can develop when these genetic elements are transferred between bacteria, spreading resistance.
What are plasmids/bacterial DNA (or resistance genes)? (through Conjugation)