Which of the Following Describes the Microbiome

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the microbiome?

• A) The flora remains consistent throughout a lifetime.
• B) It consists of normal flora such as E. Coli in the intestines.
• C) It mainly consists of pathogenic flora such as Clostridium difficile.
• D) Increase in diversity is associated with disease development.

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Definitions:

Tremors

Involuntary, rhythmic muscle movements involving to-and-fro movements of one or more parts of the body, often affecting the hands, arms, head, or voice.

Lewy Bodies

Abnormal aggregates of protein that develop inside nerve cells, associated with Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Parkinson's Disease

A long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system, leading to symptoms such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, including memory loss and difficulty with thinking, problem-solving, and language.