Gut Health 2

Question 1

In 2019, scientists identified 2 types of gut bacteria

Answer 1

Coprococcus

Dialister

Question 2

Coprococcus and dialister lacking in people with

Answer 2

Depression

Question 3

Fermentation is when gut bacteria

Answer 3

Break down dietary fiber

Question 4

Break down of dietary fiber creates _ (2)

Answer 4

Hydrogen gas

Methane gas

Question 5

Gas shows that

Answer 5

Gut working effectively

Question 6

Why irritable bowel syndrome fart more

Answer 6

Increased sensitivity to their intestines

Question 7

People with IBS feel

Answer 7

Bloating or abdominal pain

Question 8

_ produce serotonin to affect mood

Answer 8

Brain nuclei

Question 9

_ links organs to medulla

Answer 9

Vagus nerve

Question 10

Vagus nerve directly connects brain to _ and sends signals both ways

Answer 10

Gut’s own nerve cells

Question 11

Vagus nerve regulates

Answer 11

Heart rate

Question 12

Vagas nerve impacts

Answer 12

Digestion

Question 13

Vagus nerve fights

Answer 13

Inflammation

Question 14

Vagus nerve aids in

Answer 14

Relaxation

Question 15

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter mostly made in

Answer 15

Gut

Question 16

Serotonin promote feelings of

Answer 16

Fullness

Question 17

Serotonin control

Answer 17

Appetite

Question 18

Gut mucous membranes are an important site of

Answer 18

Immune activity

Question 19

Other end point of vagus nerve is in the

Answer 19

Colon