Immune System and You

Who has an immune system?

• I do.

• You do.

• All vertebrates do.

• All of the answers listed.

What is the role of the immune system in the human body?

• It is a system of defense against invading pathogens or germs.

• It is a groups of organs that produce D cells that protect against bacteria.

• It is a part of the circulatory system and uses red blood cells for defense.

• It is a system that produces pathogens and is responsible for making people ill.

Where is MOST of the immune system located in the body?

• The circulatory system

• The gut or digestive system

• The brain and nervous system

• The musculoskeletal system

Which of the following ARE NOT a part of the immune system?

• B cells, T cells and macrophages

• Skin, cilia and mucous membrane

• Lymph nodes

• Platelets and red blood cells

In which of the following situations would the immune system be called into action?

• When you ate food that was undercooked or spoiled.

• When you go road-rash from falling off a bike.

• If you were exposed to the COVID virus

• All of the situations listed.

What is the name of the FIRST system of defense that gets activated with an invading pathogen?

• The acquired or specific immune system

• The innate or natural immune system

• The holistic immune system

• The boundary or cell wall defense system

What is the name of the system that has a slower response time and forms memory cells so you do not get sick again?

• Natural of innate immune system

• Adaptive or acquired immune system

• Holistic immune system

• The boundary or cell wall system

Which of the follows activities could weaken a person's immune system?

• Smoking or vaping with a group of friends

• Staying up until 1 am on a school night playing video games

• All of these activities weaken the immune system

• Drinking alcohol with your friends over the weekend.

Diet is important. Which of the following snacks is the BEST choice?

• Ice cream

• Vegetables and dip

• Chips, pretzels or popcorn

• Snickers, Twix or fruit roll up

Which of the following drinks is the BEST choice for most of your hydration?

• Water

• Milk or dairy substitute

• Fruit juices

• Sports or energy drinks