Which of These Things Does Our Gut Microbiome NOT Do

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of these things does our gut microbiome NOT do:

• A) produce certain compounds on which our bodies depend, including some of the enzymes that help us break down food
• B) keep the gut's lining healthy and fight off certain pathogens
• C) regulate appetite and immune function
• D) actually the microbiome does ALL these things
• E) influence mood as well as affecting food choices

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