The gut-brain axis Flashcards
the gut is aka
gastrointestinal tract
gut
the long flexible tube from mouth to anus that is the passageway involved in digestion, responsible for processing food, absorbing nutrients and excreting waste
gut microbiota
microorganisms that live in the gut
gut microbiome
genes of the microorganisms that live in the gut
what resukts in good gut health
diverse gut microbiota symbiosis
gut microbiota symbiosis
when the gut microbiota is balanced
the gut-brain axis
the bidirectional connection between the gut and the brain through the enteric and central nervous system
enteric nervous system
the network of nerves in the gut and is a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system *as the gut is a visceral muscle)
the vagus nerve
the longest cranial nerve that connects the gut and the brain, enabling them to communicate bidirectionally
what is the more common pathway in the gut-brain axis
information fromk the gut to the brain
what are the studies used to understand the influence of the gut-brain axis on psychological processes and behaviours
germ-free animal studies, comparing microbiota composition in humans and exploring gut-related diseases and their impacts on cognition and emotion
psychobiotic diet
a healthy diet rich in probiotics and prebiotics that have a positive impact on our mental health
what foods are included in a psychobiotic diet
fruits, vegetables, grains, fermented foods, and legumes,and avoidsfast food, highly processed food, and sugary food.
