gut-brain axis Flashcards
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Gut microbiota
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all of the microorganisms that live in the gut
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Gut microbiome
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all of the genes of the microorganisms that live in the gut
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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
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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
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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
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