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Immune System
Terms and Questions about Immune System Organs & Functions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where are the lymph nodes located? | Neck, behind knees, groin, armpits |
| The _______________________ system helps fight against bad viruses and bacteria. | immune |
| Located inside the bones and makes most of your blood cells. | bone marrow |
| The _____________ blood cells help fight infection. | white |
| This organ is supposed to help fight infections but sometimes get infected so much itself that it is removed. | tonsils |
| Name at least three of your "first line" immune defenses. | skin, mucous membranes, tears, stomach acid, nose hairs |
| When your immune system overreacts to something harmless it is referred to as _________________. | allergies |
| A new student at Maplewood asks you how they can avoid getting sick. What are some strategies you would give that student? | Hand washing, vaccines, and hopefully you can think of a lot more!!! |
| These particles either destroy or "tag" harmful microbes to be destroyed. | antibodies |
| Body system that collects fluid lost by the blood and returns it to the circulatory system | a. digestive system b. endocrine system c. lymphatic system |
| Something that obstructs or blocks | barrier |
| A reaction to invading microorganisms signs of this include redness, heat, swelling and pain. | inflammation |
| Filters blood by removing harmful bacteria and viruses, activates B-cells, and destroys old red blood cells | spleen |
| If your lymph nodes are swollen you may very well be sick. True or False? | True |
| People with life threatening allergies often carry an epi-pen with them. Why? | The pen contains epinephrine (adrenalin)which can reverse the effects of the allergy. |
| Besides allergies, your immune system can cause other problems like if you need a blood transfusion. Before you are given someone else's blood the doctor will need to know your..... | blood type |
| The worst type of allergic reaction, which can lead to death. | anaphylactic shock |
| In order to get an organ transplant doctors have to suppress your immune system. What does suppress mean? | to stop it from working |
| This type of blood can be given to anyone without fear of an allergic reaction. | Type O |
| Who is your all-time favorite sixth-grade science teacher? | Mr. Hameister |
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