The Immune System

Germ theory says...

• All living things are made up of cells

• All living things are made up of germs

• Some microorganisms cause infectious disease

• All organisms cause disease

What is a pathogen?

• A microorganism that helps your body

• A microorganisms that helps organisms produce energy

• A microorganism that causes disease

• A microorganism that is put into vaccines

The innate immune system...

• You are born with

• You develop after you are born

• Includes physical barriers, such as the skin

• Includes the ability to produce a fever and inflammation

The adaptive immune system

• You are born with

• You develop after you are born

• Includes the ability to produce a fever and inflammation

• Includes physical barriers, such as the skin

What is the main type of cell used for the immune system?

• Red blood cells

• White blood cells

• Neurons

• Osteocytes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Which of the following is not an organ of the immune system?

• Tonsils

• Spleen

• Lymph Nodes

• Pancreas

What are the signs/symptoms of inflammation?

• Redness, heat, pain, itchiness, fatigue, swelling

• Vomiting, fever, redness, pain, swelling, headache

• Swelling, redness, vomiting, headache, rash

• Fever, rash, vomiting, sore throat, headache

What is an allergy?

• The result of a damaged immune system

• The result of pathogens infecting the body

• The result of a hyperactive immune system

• The result of an under-active immune system

When does inflammation occur?

• When pathogens enter the body or tissues are damaged

• Only when tissues are damaged

• Only when pathogens enter the body

• When the body has killed pathogens that crossed through physical barriers

What is the function of the immune system?

• To digest food

• To protect the body from pathogens

• To pump oxygen throughout the entire body

• To rid the body of waste