Microbiome Flashcards
1
Q
Where are microbes naturally living
A
on and inside our bodies
2
Q
What do microbes include?
A
Includes bacteria, fungi, viruses, and their genes
3
Q
What do microbes protect against?
A
against pathogens, help development of immune system, enable digestion and energy production
4
Q
Description of microbes
A
It is diverse and systems of the body contain a unique community of microbes
5
Q
When do microbes form?
A
first few years of life, changes over time in response to environment e.g. diet, medications
6
Q
What can change in microbiome lead to?
A
susceptibility to certain illness
