Newborn Colon Anatomy and Function
Grade 11th Grade · Health · 10 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the basic anatomy and function of the newborn colon.
Warm-Up Video
Science ABC · 6:44
Gut Microbiome Explained in Simple Words
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The gut is filled with trillions of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, with about one bacteria for every human cell.
- 2
Babies born via C-section may have different gut microbiota compared to those born naturally, because babies born naturally are exposed to bacteria in the mother's vagina.
- 3
The gut-brain axis refers to the two-way communication between the central nervous system and enteric nervous systems, allowing the gut and brain to communicate.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two ways the newborn colon obtains microbes, and explain one function of these microbes in the newborn's body.”
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