Diseases in Children's Body System

Which of the following best describes why it takes so long for you to feel better after infected with a pathogen the first time?

• The pathogen takes a while to make it through the physical barriers of the 1st line of defense.

• There are not a lot of phagocytes so it takes a while for them to get rid of the pathogen.

• It takes a long while to activate B cells to produce antibodies, which ultimately allow the body to gather up the pathogens so they can be urinated out the body.

• The generation of a fever by the body prolongs the sickness.

Which of the following is most likely to happen immediately after a pathogen makes it through the first line of defense?

• memory B cells are created

• the body spikes a fever to prevent the pathogen from multiplying

• B cells are activated and produce antibodies quickly

• T cells are activated to destroy infected body cells

Some people may have a condition known as 'Coeliac Disease'. These children cannot tolerate...

• Lactose

• Gluten

• Fructose

• Eggs

Which of the following diseases is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D in children?

• Rickets

• Scurvy

• Anemia

• Beriberi

What is the primary function of the immune system in children?

• To digest food

• To transport oxygen

• To fight infections

• To produce energy

Which of the following is a common symptom of asthma in children?

• Rash

• Wheezing

• Fever

• Nausea

What type of pathogen causes chickenpox in children?

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Fungus

• Parasite

Which organ is primarily affected by cystic fibrosis in children?

• Heart

• Liver

• Lungs

• Kidneys

Which of the following diseases is characterized by high blood sugar levels in children?

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

• Asthma

• Epilepsy

What is the main cause of tooth decay in children?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Parasites