The Gut–Brain Axis (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards

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GBA meaning

Gut-brain axis

ENS neuron count

200-600 million

ENS informal name

Second brain

Main brain-gut communication pathway

Vagus nerve

Gut microbe species count

Over 1000

GABA stands for

Gamma-aminobutyric acid

GABA function in nervous system

Primary inhibitory neurotransmitter

Neurotransmitter produced by Bacteroides

GABA

Chronic stress effect on microbiota

Alters composition, increases anxiety & depression risk

Germ-free mice

Mice raised sterile with minimal gut microbiota

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