Circulatory, respiratory, Immune systems interaction

Front

What is the first line of defense in the immune system?

Back

Skin and mucous membranes.

Front

Which two body systems work together when the diaphragm contracts and relaxes, causing air to move in and out of the lungs?

Back

Muscular and respiratory systems.

Front

How does the circulatory system support the immune system?

Back

It carries white blood cells around the body.

Front

Which component of the immune system is primarily responsible for producing antibodies?

Back

B cells.

Front

What is a characteristic of the second line of defense in the immune system?

Back

Inflammatory response.

Front

What role do white blood cells play in the immune system?

Back

They fight off pathogens that enter the body.

Front

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

Back

It contracts and relaxes to help move air in and out of the lungs.

Front

What are pathogens?

Back

Microorganisms that can cause disease, such as bacteria and viruses.

Front

What is the role of T cells in the immune system?

Back

They help to destroy infected cells and coordinate the immune response.

Front

What is the purpose of antibodies?

Back

To identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.