Unit 3: Immune System & Diagnosing

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the system including the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, white blood cells and antibodies that protects the body from disease-causing substances

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immune system

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True or false: Sneezes and coughs help your body to get rid of pathogens

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true

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What color blood cells fight pathogens? Options: Pink, Blue, White, Red

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White

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Which of the following is an example of a sickness caused by a virus?

• streph throat
• common cold
• pneumonia

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common cold

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prions are

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misfolded proteins

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Antibiotics only work against what organisms?

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bacteria

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Which of the following is a true statement about bacteria?

• Bacteria exist in only a few environments on earth
• Bacteria can grow to extremely large sizes
• Most bacteria are harmful to humans
• Bacteria can be both harmful and helpful to humans

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Bacteria can be both harmful and helpful to humans

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Which term describes that length of time before an infected person experiences symptoms?

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Incubation Time

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Which microorganisms are always harmful? Options: Bacteria, Microbes, Pathogens, Viruses

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Pathogens

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This microorganism causes strep throat. It can multiply without a host. It can be treated with antibiotics. It is so small, you would need to view it through a microscope at school.
What type of disease agent is this microorganism? Bacteria, Virus, Fungus, The microorganism is not a disease agent

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Bacteria