Which of the Following Is NOT an Argument for the Consideration

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an argument for the consideration of the microbiome as a separate organ system?

• A) There are ten times more microbial cells than human cells in the body.
• B) Microbiomes are contained in defined and relatively independent parts of the body.
• C) Defects in microbiome composition can have dire effects on human health.
• D) A human microbiome is inherited from the mother and father.

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Definitions:

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Cognitive Revolution

A period in the 20th century marked by the shift from behaviorist psychology to cognitive psychology, emphasizing the role of mental processes.

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Internal cognitive activities that enable consciousness, including perception, thinking, judgment, and memory.

Cultural Norms

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