AOS 1 DP 5 Flashcards
1
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gut-brain axis
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the bidirectional connection between the gut and the brain through the enteric and central nervous systems
2
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gut
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the long flexible tube from mouth to anus that is the passageway involved in digestion
3
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gut microbiota
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all of the microorganisms that live in the gut
4
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gut microbiome
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all of the genes of the microorganisms that live in the gut
5
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enteric nervous system
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the network of nerves in the gut and is a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system
6
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vagus nerve
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the longest cranial nerve that connects the gut and the brain, enabling them to communicate
