First-Line Defenses: Normal Microbiota definitions Flashcards

Resident microbes on and in the body, crucial for immune defense and development.

Another term for normal microbiota, indicating a healthy population of resident microbes.

The body's first line of defense, including barriers like the microbiota.

Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease if not blocked by defenses.

Locations on the body where pathogens attempt to adhere and cause harm.

Substances produced by microbiota to inhibit or kill pathogenic bacteria.

Medications that can disrupt normal microbiota, increasing infection risk.

Live microbe cultures ingested to support and benefit normal microbiota.

Chemicals that promote the growth of beneficial microbes in the microbiota.

The process of building immune defenses, aided by microbiota from birth.

The role of the microbiome in preventing pathogen entry and infection.

Increased likelihood of infection due to disrupted microbiota.