gut brain axis DP 5 Flashcards
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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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nerve pathway within the GI tract that links to the brain
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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collective term for a population of microbiota in a defined environment (includes the genes of microbes)
5
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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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good for gut health
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fermented food
miso soup
kimchi
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bad for gut health
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antibiotics
poor food choices
