BIO 202 CH. 20
Across
- 5. about ___ precent of your immune system is located in your gut
- 6. packet of lymphoid tissue consisting of T and B cells; acquired immunity
- 7. ___ cholerae are gram negative rods with a flagellum; untreated patients can lose 50% of their body weight in the course of the disease
- 8. muscular walls of the GI tract keep food and microorganisms moving through the action of ____ ; innate defense
- 11. Campylobacter ___ is a common cause of foodborne illness; spiral, gram negative bacteria
- 13. ___ is one of the most common bacterial causes of diarrhea in the U.S
- 14. ___ patches in the small intestine are an example of GALT
- 15. ____ cause disease by adhering to gut mucus membranes; endotoxins are also an important virulence factor, as it is a gram negative bacterium
Down
- 1. ___ are the most prominent members of normal/resident mircobes in the GI tract
- 2. in a fiber rich diet, ___ are more prevalent in the gut microbiome
- 3. saliva contains ___ ; innate defense
- 4. ____ difficile is a normal microbe of the intestine that capitalizes on a weak immune system or change in the gut microbiome
- 9. stomach fluid is antimicrobial due to its high ___
- 10. antibiotics are contraindicated for this infection; may enhance condition by releasing more toxins
- 12. in a fat rich diet, ___ are more prevalent in the gut microbiome