3D: The gut-brain axis Flashcards
1
Q
Gut (also known as
the gastrointestinal
tract)
A
the long flexible
tube from mouth to anus
that is the passageway
involved in digestion
2
Q
Gut microbiota
A
all of the microorganisms that live
in the gut
3
Q
Gut microbiome
A
all of the genes of the microorganisms that live
in the gut
4
Q
Gut-brain axis
A
the bidirectional connection between the
gut and the brain through the enteric and central nervous systems
5
Q
Enteric nervous system
A
the network of nerves in
the gut and is a subdivision
of the autonomic nervous
system
6
Q
Vagus nerve
A
the longest cranial nerve that connects the gut and the brain, enabling them to communicat
