The Science Quiz: Know your gut beyond digestion
The Hindu
Explore gut health topics including dysbiosis, gut-brain axis, vitamin synthesis, fecal transplants, and prebiotic fibers in 20 words.
Question 1
Gut dysbiosis is a term used to describe an imbalance in the gut microbiome. Which chronic disease has been strongly associated with gut dysbiosis and systemic inflammation?
Question 2
The gut-brain axis is a complex communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. ______ is the neurotransmitter, often referred to as the “happy hormone,” predominantly produced in the gut.
Question 3
Certain gut bacteria are capable of producing vitamins that are essential for the host’s health. Which vitamin, crucial for blood clotting, is predominantly synthesized by gut bacteria?
Question 4
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