BIOLOGY IN HUMAN WELFARE
HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE
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regulating neuro-chemical pathways
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preventing colonization by pathogenic bacteria
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quorum sensing to up-regulate pathogenic bacteria
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training antigen-presenting cells of the immune system
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a healthy state, the gut microbiota have myriad positive functions, including energy recovery from metabolism of nondigestible components of foods, protection of a host from pathogenic invasion, and modulation of the immune system.
Detailed explanation-2: -A key element of the mammalian intestinal strategy for maintaining homeostasis with the microbiota is to minimize contact between luminal microorganisms and the intestinal epithelial cell surface. This is accomplished by enhancing the physical barrier through the production of mucus, antimicrobial proteins and IgA.
Detailed explanation-3: -The role of the gut microbiome Its key functions are related to metabolism, immune system education and regulation, and protection against pathogen invasion.