immune system

 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

Macrophages, B cells and T cells are all examples of...

• Red Blook Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Viruses

• Pathogens

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The immune system has many different types of cells. which of the cells pictured below engulfs pathogens and other foreign particles?

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Which of the following is NOT a pathogen?

• Fungus

• Bacteria

• Parasites

• Macrophage

Antibiotics work against most

• Bacteria
• Bacteria & Viruses
• Vaccines
• Viruses

Can diseases be passed from animals to humans? (salmonella/ Lymes Disease)

• Yes

• No

Is it possible for viruses to mutate and develop into new strains of the virus?

• Yes

• No

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At lunch, Leah shares her water bottle with her friend Allie. If Leah has been exposed to the flu virus, she may get sick with the flu. She may also pass the virus to Allie. Based on this evidence, which type of disease if the flu?

• Environmental

• Noninfectious

• Parasitic

• Infectious

Skin Cancer (caused by too much UV sun exposure) is caused by what type of factor?

• Hereditary

• Environmental

• Pathogens

• Fungi

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The cells and tissues that recognize and attack foreign substances in the body.

• Circulatory System

• Endocrine System

• Immune System

• Nervous System