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What are some functions of the gut microbiome? - ANSWER-•Supports digestion •support epithelial homeostasis in the gut •Protect against pathogens •Facilitate development of the immune system •Functions as a multifunctional organ that provides metabolic traits not fully evolved in our genome: break down of plant polysaccharides, transformation of conjugated bile acids, synthesis of certain vitamins (i.e. vitamin K) •Postnatal colonization educates immune system so we become tol...

23.a Identify areas of the human body colonized by microbes and areas that remain sterile; explain why there are different types of microbes in the microbiota of different areas of the body. Areas of the body that are colonized by microbes: Skin -Mostly gram-positive species such as Staphylococcus epidemidis, Bacillus species, and Propionibacterium ances Oral & nasal cavities -Non-pathogenic Neisseria, Streptococcus, Actinomyces, Lactobacillus, Treponema denticola, Porphyromonas g...

PNB 2265-Immune System Latest Update Graded A+ non-specific immune system generalized responses that help to support the immune system, support imm. sys. function, recycle cells, and non-specifically destroy foreign cells and materials specific immune system protects against specific antigens; has the ability to differentiate between self-antigens and foreign antigens Which hormone causes hematopoietic stem cells to differentiate into leukocytes? a. EPO b. colony-stimulating fact...

MICROBIOLOGY EXAM 1 (CHAPTERS 1, 3-5) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% Microbiology - correct answer Specialized area of biology that deals with organisms ordinarily too small to be seen without magnification. Microorganisms - correct answer A living thing ordinarily too small to be seen without magnification. Classification - correct answer Orderly arrangement of organisms into groups. Nomenclature - correct answer System of assigning names. Binomial nomenclature - correct answer Tw...

Intro to Microbiology Test Questions And Answers Microbiology - ANSWER- the study of small life Examples of microbes... - ANSWER- Bacteria, Archaea ,Fungi, Protozoa ,Multicellular Animal Parasite, Algae, Viruses Microbes are mostly... - ANSWER- unicellular Bacteria outnumber human cells - ANSWER- 10: 1 1g of soil = - ANSWER- 1 million SPECIES bacteria 1ml of seawater = - ANSWER- 50 million viruses What is Streptomyces parvulus being used for? - ANSWER- to make anti-cancer dr...

Microbiology - the study of small life Examples of microbes... - Bacteria, Archaea ,Fungi, Protozoa ,Multicellular Animal Parasite, Algae, Viruses Microbes are mostly... - unicellular Bacteria outnumber human cells - 10: 1 1g of soil = - 1 million SPECIES bacteria 1ml of seawater = - 50 million viruses What is Streptomyces parvulus being used for? - to make anti-cancer drugs Bacteria are... - Prokaryotic & unicellular Prokaryotic means... - befo...

MCMP 442 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the adaptive immune system or the innate immune response? a. The adaptive system responds before the innate response during an infection b. Somatic recombination only occurs in the adaptive response and NOT in the innate response c. The adaptive response will produce proteins that bind more specifically to a pathogen compared to the innate response d. The innate response involves the...

Foundations of Microbiology Chapter 12 Learn Smart 100% SOLUTION 2023//2024 A _____ spectrum antibiotic is active against a wide range of different bacteria - ANSWER broad ______ is a normal human glycoprotein produced in response to immune stimuli and can be used therapeutically to fight viruses and cancer. Reverse transcriptase, complements, interferon, insulin, porin - ANSWER interferon Which of the following are enzymes secreted by certain bacteria that cleaves the bet...

Eukaryotic Microbes - Extremely diverse; Different life cycles & reproduction modes; Many morphologically specialized structures; Specialized nutritional needs Eukaryotic groups - protozoa, helminths, fungi, algae, and lichens Protozoa - Wide variety of unicellular, nonphotosynthetic, motile eukaryotic microbes, Not a formal taxa group Protozoa Life Stages - Trophozoites - feeding & growth stages; Cysts - encapsulated stage to protect against harsh environments Protozoa Reproduction - ITS...

Intro To Microbiology Study Guide Test. Microbiology - CORRECT ANSWER the study of small life Examples of microbes... - CORRECT ANSWER Bacteria, Archaea ,Fungi, Protozoa ,Multicellular Animal Parasite, Algae, Viruses Microbes are mostly... - CORRECT ANSWER unicellular Bacteria outnumber human cells - CORRECT ANSWER 10: 1 1g of soil = - CORRECT ANSWER 1 million SPECIES bacteria 1ml of seawater = - CORRECT ANSWER 50 million viruses What is Streptomyces parvulus being used fo...