Flora

Question 1

_ type microorganisms do not cause harm and may provide some benefit in humans; in exchange, humans provide space and resources for their survival

Answer 1

Symbiotics type microorganisms do not cause harm and may provide some benefit in humans; in exchange, humans provide space and resources for their survival

Question 2

_ type microorganisms and pathobionts are normally harmless but can cause disease in special circumstances

Answer 2

Opportunist type microorganisms and pathobionts are normally harmless but can cause disease in special circumstances

Question 3

Normal microbiota will be found in areas like:

Answer 3

Normal microbiota will be found in areas like:
* Skin
* GI tract
* Oral cavity
* Upper respiratory tract
* Urogenital region

Question 4

Sterile sites such as _ normally do not contain microorganisms and infection in these areas rapidly cause disease

Answer 4

Sterile sites such as spleen, bone marrow, brain, blood normally do not contain microorganisms and infection in these areas rapidly cause disease

Question 5

Pathogens and microbiota can exhibit preference for specific tissue types/environments; this is called _

Answer 5

Pathogens and microbiota can exhibit preference for specific tissue types/environments; this is called tissue tropism

Question 6

What purpose does our gut microbiota serve?

Answer 6

• Outcompetes pathogens for resources
• Produces vitamins
• Helps food digestion
• Helps fat storage
• Stimulates immune system

Question 7

_ bacteria species (not normally found in the gut) can contribute to irritable bowel syndrome or gastroenteritis

Answer 7

Klebsiella bacteria species (not normally found in the gut) can contribute to irritable bowel syndrome or gastroenteritis