Our intestinal tract is filled with probiotic bacteria which are the bacteria that help with food digestion and inhibit the growth of the pathogenic bacteria. Predict the possible effects of the overuse of the antibiotic on probiotic bacteria living in our digestive system and the possible consequences to an individual.

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
10th Edition
ISBN:9780357391747
Author:DEBRUYNE
Publisher:DEBRUYNE
Chapter18: Fiber-modified Diets For Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 7SC
icon
Related questions
Question

Our intestinal tract is filled with probiotic bacteria which are the bacteria that help with food digestion and inhibit the growth of the pathogenic bacteria. Predict the possible effects of the overuse of the antibiotic on probiotic bacteria living in our digestive system and the possible consequences to an individual.

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Stress
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9780357391747
Author:
DEBRUYNE
Publisher:
Cengage
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:
9781305441620
Author:
WOODROW
Publisher:
Cengage
Nutrition Now
Nutrition Now
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781337415408
Author:
Brown
Publisher:
Cengage
Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
Curren'S Math For Meds: Dosages & Sol
Nursing
ISBN:
9781305143531
Author:
CURREN
Publisher:
Cengage
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira…
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira…
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:
9781305634350
Author:
Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist
Principles Of Pharmacology Med Assist
Biology
ISBN:
9781337512442
Author:
RICE
Publisher:
Cengage