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Which of the following statements concerning the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (MGBA) is FALSE? The gut is the home to 2/3 of immune system cells The MGBA primarily works through the vagus nerve The MGBA is a bi-directional communication network between brain and digestive system The MGBA is related to physical illnesses, but not emotional illnesses

Which of the following statements concerning the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (MGBA) is FALSE? The gut is the home to 2/3 of immune system cells The MGBA primarily works through the vagus nerve The MGBA is a bi-directional communication network between brain and digestive system The MGBA is related to physical illnesses, but not emotional illnesses

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Which of the following statements concerning the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (MGBA) is FALSE? The gut is the home to 2/3 of immune system cells O The MGBA primarily works through the vagus nerve O The MGBA is a bi-directional communication network between brain and digestive system O The MGBA is related to physical illnesses, but not emotional illnesses
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements concerning the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (MGBA) is FALSE? The gut is the home to 2/3 of immune system cells O The MGBA primarily works through the vagus nerve O The MGBA is a bi-directional communication network between brain and digestive system O The MGBA is related to physical illnesses, but not emotional illnesses
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Human gut specially the large intestine contain about 104 microorganisms or bacteria and some of which are beneficial and others are pathogenic. About 75% of the microbial species can be found in the gut of a person. 

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