GUT BRAIN AXIS Flashcards
1
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WHAT IS TE ENTERIC NERVOUS SYSTEM?
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- branch of the autonomic nervous system
: network of neurons embedded in the walls of a gastrointestinal system - processes food, and absorbs nutrients
2
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MICROBIOTA?
A
a biome of living organisms in our gastrointestinal/gut
maintain body functioning
3
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GUT AND GASTOINTESTINAL?
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- processes food
- absorbs nutrients
- excreting waste
(kimchi, yogurt is good for your hut)
4
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GUT BRAIN AXIS?
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bi-directional relationship between gut and brain
5
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PROBIOTICS
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good for the microbiota
6
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PREBIOTICS
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food for the probiotics
7
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ANTIBIOTICS
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kill bacteria
8
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VAGUS NERVE
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- one of your body’s longest nerves extending from the brain stem to the gut
- relays messages between gut and brain
9
Q
DYSBIOSIS?
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poor nutrition can lead to loss of balance
10
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IMPACTS OF POOR GUT MICROBIOME:
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- dementia
- obesity
- cancer
- type ii diabetes
11
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UNHEALTHY MICROBIOTA:
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- higher stress levels
- anxiety disorders
- autism
