Gut Brain Axis Flashcards
What is the theory of embodied cognition?
The notion that the brain maintains a dynamic relationship with the rest of the body
The _______ Nervous System is estimated to have 100 million neurons which regulate function of the______ (GI) tract, and is integrated with subcortical structures in the brain
Enteric
Gastrointestinal Tract
Where is most of the serotonin in our body produced?
The Gut
The Microbes in your gut contribute to production of ________ ______ and _________
Neurotransmitter Precursors
Neurotransmitters
What affects the concentration of NT precursors and NT’s produced in the gut?
Microbial species present
Food type being metabolized
It is hypothesized that the emotional or rewarding experience of ________ produced in response to the ___________ of specific food reinforces the ________ of that food, leading to future cravings
Neurotransmitters
Metabolism
Consumption
What is the GBA?
Gut-Brain-Axis
A bidirectional communication system between the brain and the digestive tract
What are some components included in the GBA?
CNS, PNS, and ENS Endocrine System Immune System Metabolic Pathways Gut Microbiome
What is the gut Microbiome?
The entirety of the microbial community living within the digestive tract
The microbiome is shaped largely by our _________ and is different in everyone
Environment
What are the vital roles of the microbiome?
Digestion of Carbohydrates
Immune Defence
Production of NT with regulate the ENS
What is Microbial Dysbiosis?
An impairment or imbalance of the microbiome which has been implicated in many neurological and psychiatric conditions
Changing our eating habits may cause discomfort due to the change in __________ landscape of our gut
Microbial
A surgical procedure which reduces the size of the stomach
Bariatric Surgery
What are some of the variations of Bariatric Surgery?
Gastric Banding
Removing part of the stomach (Sleeve Gastrectomy)
Rerouting the small intestines (Gastric by pass)
