3D the gut brain axis Flashcards
1
Q
gut
A
long flexible tube from mouth to anus
2
Q
gut microbiota
A
all the microorganisms living in the gut
3
Q
gut microbiome
A
all the genes of the microorganisms that live in the gut
4
Q
gut brain axis
A
directional connection between gut and brain through the enternic nervous system and central
5
Q
enternic nervous system
A
network of nerves in the gut
6
Q
vagus nerve
A
longest cranial nerve that connect the gut and brain together enabling them to communicate
