HB Immune System Review

 Like all other body systems, the immune system helps the body maintain homeostasis.  Which statement best describes how the immune system does this?  

• it protects other organs and tissues from infection and disease

• it breaks down food to provide cells with nutrients

• it gathers information through the senses and controls all other body systems

•  it transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  

• diseases

• vaccines

• antibodies

• pathogens

 Liz notices that shortly after cutting her arm accidentally the area around the cut is turning red and feeling hot.  Which immune system defense is Liz experiencing?  

• inflammation

• white blood cell clotting

• skin

• fever

Which answer best describes how infectious diseases get transmitted (passed on)?  

• people can sneeze or cough and pass disease on through the air

• drinking water can be contaminated with diseases

• objects such as doorknobs and towels can be contaminated by disease

• all of the above answers are ways that diseases are transmitted

Erick wants to avoid exposure to infectious disease as much as possible.  Which strategy can best help him do this?  

• eat a balanced diet

• wash his hands regularly

• wear sunscreen outside

• exercise several days a week

Antibiotics work against most

• Bacteria

• Bacteria & Viruses

• Vaccines

• Viruses

Which of the following illness is caused by pathogens?

• Bruise

• Blood Clot

• Diabetes

• Influenza

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

Vaccinations are used for

• Curing the illness

• Preventing the Illness

• Getting the illness

What are the 4 types of pathogens that could cause illness?

• animals, bacteria, fungi and plants

• bacteria, fungi, nucleus, protist

• bacteria, fungi, viruses, protist

• bacteria, plants, fungi, protist

What do antibodies attach to on the pathogen?

• Anti inflammatory

• Antigens

• Antiseptic

• Antibodies