Can you delve into the complex interplay between the gut microbiota and host immune system, highlighting the mechanisms by which commensal microbes shape immune development, tolerance, and responsiveness, and how dysbiosis contributes to immune-mediated diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ? 

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The relationship between the gut microbiota and the host immune system is a fascinating and intricate one with profound implications for health and disease The gut microbiota consisting of trillions o... View the full answer