Microbiome And Pk

Question 1

What is the micro biome

Answer 1

Colonies of microbes in the body where the environment meets the body

Question 2

Define a symbiotic relationship

Answer 2

Beneficial relationship between 2 organisms. In the body help digest food to produce vitamins and host provides a habitat for the microbe to survive

Question 3

Define precision medicine

Answer 3

Selecting pharmacological interventions for groups of patients based on particular genotypes.

Question 4

Define PK

Answer 4

It encompasses drug availability, absorption rate, metabolism and excretion. Understanding it determines the appropriate dose and administration

Question 5

Differentiate between pre and probiotics

Answer 5

Prebiotics - metabolic substrates that encourage enrichment of microbes in GIT
Probiotics - live bacteria and yeast that are good for the GIT

Question 6

How does gut microbiome affect the CNS

Answer 6

Lack of microbiome negativity affects cognitive development

Question 7

How does the microbiome affect GI health

Answer 7

Plays a role in IBS and IBD

Question 8

What are treatment options for disrupted GI microbiome

Answer 8

FMT
probiotic
Prebiotic