MCQ - Exam Practice

Question
[The role of microbes in the human body and
their impact on human health]

Note: The answers will be at the end of the MCQ

What is the primary role of microbes in the human body?

A. To cause disease
B. To protect against disease
C. To have no impact on human health
D. To provide nutrients for the body

What is the human microbiome?

A. A collection of harmful bacteria and viruses

B. A collection of microorganisms that live in and on the
human body
C. A collection of harmful chemicals found in the body
D. A collection of essential vitamins and minerals

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What is the role of bacteria in the human gut microbiome?

1. To cause disease and infections

2. To protect against harmful pathogens
3. To provide nutrients for the body
4. To have no impact on human health

How can a disrupted microbiome affect human health?

1. By increasing the risk of disease and infection

2. By improving the immune system
3. By having no impact on human health
4. By improving digestive function

What is the role of antibiotics in the human microbiome?

1. To destroy beneficial bacteria along with harmful bacteria

2. To improve the overall health of the microbiome
3. To have no impact on the microbiome
4. To selectively target harmful bacteria

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Can the human microbiome be restored after taking
antibiotics?

1. No, the microbiome is permanently altered

2. Yes, the microbiome can recover with time and changes in
diet and lifestyle
3. No, the microbiome can never recover
4. Yes, by taking probiotics

How does the use of hand sanitizers impact the human

microbiome?

1. It has no impact on the microbiome

2. It improves the overall health of the microbiome
3. It reduces the diversity of bacteria in the microbiome
4. It increases the risk of disease and infection

What is the role of viruses in the human microbiome?

1. To cause disease and infections

2. To protect against harmful pathogens
3. To provide nutrients for the body
4. To have no impact on human health

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How does the human microbiome affect the immune
system?

1. By suppressing the immune system

2. By improving the immune system
3. By having no impact on the immune system
4. By weakening the immune system

What is the impact of diet on the human microbiome?

1. It has no impact on the microbiome

2. It improves the overall health of the microbiome
3. It reduces the diversity of bacteria in the microbiome
4. It increases the risk of disease and infection

How does the human microbiome impact mental health?

1. By improving mental health

2. By having no impact on mental health
3. By worsening mental health
4. By suppressing mental health

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