17- Gut Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
Colonization of the infant intestine is influenced by various factors. The resulting ________ ________ contributes to the development of the immune system, intestinal homeostasis and host metabolism. Disruption of this is associated with a growing number of diseases.
A
Gut Microbiota
2
Q
The _________ is the largest immune organ in the body that consists of multi-follicular Peyer’s patches and _________. Cross-talk between the host immune system and the microbiota is critical for the ________ and ________ development that in turn regulates the microbiota.
A
GALT (Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue)
ILT (Isolated Lymphoid Tissue)
GALT
ILT
