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The Human Microbiome

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Test your knowledge about the microbes that live in and on us in this 10-question quiz! #microbiology #humanmicrobiome #microbes #humanhealth #microbiome #bacteria. Visit www.amnh.org/ology/microbiology for games, articles, and videos.

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1
Which area of the body has the greatest diversity of microbes?
your armpit
your knee
your forehead
2
Many kinds of bacteria live in your digestive system. Where do they get their food?
from your blood system
from your saliva and gastric "juices"
from the food you eat
3
Why do scientists call humans "superorganisms"?
humans are the smartest organisms on Earth
humans are an ecosystem for many other organisms
humans are such large organisms compared to most
4
What percent of all the cells in the human body are bacterial cells?
about 30%
less than 10%
more than 70%
5
How do microbes keep us healthy?
they produce vitamins
they boost our immune system
they produce vitamins and boost our immune system
6
Where do most of the bacteria in your body live?
in your small intestine
in your large intestine
in your stomach
7
Why is yogurt considered a probiotic?
it contains live, helpful bacteria
it destroys bacteria
it helps build strong bones
8
What is a potential risk of taking too many antibiotics for infections?
antibiotics "feed" the harmful bacteria
antibiotics kill bacteria that keep us healthy
there is no risk taking antibiotics
9
What happens when your immune system attacks a normally harmless food?
you have an allergic reaction
you get a stomach ache
you don't notice any changes
10
Every human has a different set of microbes. What accounts for these differences?
what you eat and who you live with
who you live with
what you eat