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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Infectious microorganisms called pathogens are the primary cause of disease. What do we call this concept?
Germ Theory
Invader Theory
Sickness Theory
Illness Theory
Harm Theory
Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa, Fungi, and Worms might all be examples of
Pathogens
Vitamins & Minerals
Nutrients
Amino Acids
Nephrons
Francesco Redi's experiment with maggots, flies, and meat helped to demonstrate that
The maggots and flies were created by the meat
Spontaneous Generation was actually correct
Living things can sometimes be created by nonliving things
Living things can only come from other living things
Most species of bacteria are
Dangerous
Harmless or Helpful
This pathogen reproduces quickly in your body because they are so simplistic.
Viruses
Bacteria
If it gets inside a person, this pathogen can sometimes produce toxins that cause diseases and other problems.
Viruses
Bacteria
These pathogens invade cells in order to reproduce, because they cannot reproduce on their own.
Viruses
Bacteria
These pathogens cause infected cells to stop doing what they are supposed to do and instead build more of the pathogen.
Viruses
Bacteria
Which body system is comprised of cells and organs meant to protect the organism from infectious diseases and pathogens?
Excretory System
Respiratory System
Digestive System
Circulatory System
Immune System
Which of the following are examples of the body's Natural Barriers that help keep invaders out?
Skin, Mucus, Acids, Cilia
Macrophages, Fever, Inflammation
Helper T Cells, Killer T Cells, B Cells, Memory Cells
Which of the following are examples of the body's Non-Specific Defenses that help to get rid of anything that doesn't belong in the body?
Skin, Mucus, Acids, Cilia
Macrophages, Fever, Inflammation
Helper T Cells, Killer T Cells, B Cells, Memory Cells
Which of the following are examples of the body's Immune Response that help to attack specific invaders?
Skin, Mucus, Acids, Cilia
Macrophages, Fever, Inflammation
Helper T Cells, Killer T Cells, B Cells, Memory Cells
Which of the following commands other white blood cells? Directs the troops and calls for reinforcements when needed?
Helper T Cells
Killer T Cells
B Cells
Memory Cells
Which of the following remembers past invaders and will immediately recognize it if invaded again?
Helper T Cells
Killer T Cells
B Cells
Memory Cells
Which of the following hunts down and destroys bacteria or infected cells?
Helper T Cells
Killer T Cells
B Cells
Memory Cells
Which of the following releases Antibodies into the blood? The antibodies cling to the invader, sometimes killing it or at least making it easier for other white blood cells to find and identify it.
Helper T Cells
Killer T Cells
B Cells
Memory Cells
A disorder where the immune system is so weak that it cannot fight off pathogens.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Cirrhosis
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Ulcers
The HIV virus causes
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Cirrhosis
Bronchitis
Emphysema
Ulcers
The HIV virus targets and destroys
Helper T Cells
Killer T Cells
B Cells
Memory Cells
Which of the following help to identify and fight of pathogens as part of the immune system?
Red Blood Cells
White Blood Cells
