How Does the Gut Hypothesis Explain the Development of Systemic

question 15

Multiple Choice

How does the gut hypothesis explain the development of systemic inflammatory response syndrome?

• A)Injury or disruption of the gut barrier function allows bacterial translocation to occur.
• B)Active feeding of the gut promotes the migration of gut-associated lymphoid tissue.
• C)Bypassing feeding of the gut via parenteral nutrition promotes infection through open access to the blood system.
• D)Foodborne illness promotes absorption of foodborne pathogens, increasing infection.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Marine Sediments

Deposits of organic and inorganic particles that accumulate on the ocean floor.

Denitrification

The conversion of nitrate (NO3) to nitrogen gas (N2) by certain bacteria (denitrifying bacteria) in the soil; part of the nitrogen cycle.

Ammonification

The conversion of nitrogen-containing organic compounds to ammonia (NH3) by certain soil bacteria (ammonifying bacteria); part of the nitrogen cycle.

Nitrogen Fixation

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to ammonia (NH3) by certain bacteria; part of the nitrogen cycle.