2.7 Activity

Noor has just eaten lunch at a new restaurant. Suddenly, she experiences severe shortness of breath and quickly loses consciousness. Noor is likely having a .

• stroke

• seizure

• severe allergic reaction

• mild allergic reaction

What is the main purpose of the immune system?

• support the body through bones and muscles
• get rid of waste from the body
• protect the body from pathogens
• move blood through the body

What are symptoms of MS? (select all)

• Fatigue

• Mood changes

• Increased sensation

• Impaired bladder control

What kind of disease is multiple sclerosis?

• Infectious

• Viral

• Autoimmune

• Blood

Multiple Sclerosis is

• A progressive autoimmune condition in which the neurons of the central nervous system demyelinate

• Immune system attacks the joints

• When the immune system attacks blood vessels

A food allergy...

• only causes digestive problems 
• is not too serious 
• is life threatening
• affects all children differently  

Which of the following food choices commonly causes allergic reactions in children:

• Fruit 
• Honey
• Carrots
• Peanuts