25 Jul Microbiology Presentation
Discussion:
The normal flora of the body plays an extremely important role in maintaining a balance in a given body location. This is especially true for intestinal flora. This week, please watch the following video on fecal transplants. After watching this video, you will design a 7-10 slide powerpoint to present the key information regarding this procedure.
Here are the directions for this Module (week):
1). Access the web site for the video.
Fecal transplants & why you should give a crap | Mark Davis | TEDxSalem
2). In this Discussion Board please design a 7-10 slide powerpoint presentation responding to this video. Please address the following topics in your presentation. You must use at least 2 scientific references to support your facts.
- What part(s) of the intestinal tract have a characteristic normal flora? What specific populations of organisms are most common in this body location?
- Describe the role of the intestinal microbial flora in digestion and maintaining health.
- Describe the fecal transplant procedure. How is this done?
- Discuss the intestinal disease(s) that you feel would be greatly helped by this procedure and why?
- What is your position on this procedure?
