Germs
Healthy Habits
Immune System
Body Defenses
Trivia
100

what are the two most common germs that get you sick?

Virus and Bacteria 

100

What are three times you should wash your hands

After going to the bathroom

After Playing with your Pet

Before Eating

When They look dirty

After playing outside 

100

What is the purpose of the Immune System?

To fight off germs 

100

What are at least four of the body defense mechanisms that you have?

Skin, ear wax, mucus, cilia, stomach acid, and the immune system. 

100

What is one way you can prevent getting a virus?

Stay away from sick people

Wear a mask

Wash your hands

Get all your shots (vaccines) 

200

Which is smaller bacteria or a virus?

Virus are much smaller 

200

How long should you wash your hands?

At least 20 seconds (the time is takes to sing the ABC song or happy birthday twice).

200

Getting these when you’re young helps your immune system fight off diseases

Shots (vaccines) 

200

How does skin protect you from getting sick?

If covers almost your whole body and prevents germs from getting in. 

200
List at least three ways germs an get into your body

Mouth, Nose, Ears, cuts, and in your stomach. 

300

What are three things you can do to prevent spreading germs if you are sick?

Wear a mask

Wash your hands

Cover your coughs/sneezes

Stay home if you are sick

300

How many servings of fruits and vegetables should you have a day?

2-3 servings of each every day. 

300

What type of cells are part of the immune system?

White Blood Cells

300

How does cilia prevent you from getting sick?

The tiny hairs called cilia wave and push germs out. 

300

What should you do if you get a cut in your skin?

Wash it with soap and water and put a bandaid on it. 

400

What are two things you should do to help you feel better when you are sick?

Rest, Plenty of fluids, Stay home.

400

How much water should you drink every day?

8-10 cups of water every day

400

What are lymph nodes?

An organ in your body that fills up with white blood cells when you are sick. 

400

How does earwax protect you?

Ear wax traps things like dust, dirt, insects and germs, preventing them from getting in your ear. 

400

What is the scientific name for White Blood Cells?

Lymphocytes. 

500

True or False

If you have a viral infection, the doctor will give you antibiotics. 

False, Antibiotics don't work on a virus. 

500

How many hours of sleep should you get every day?

8-10 hours of sleep every night

500

List the three things that make up the immune system.

Cells, Organs, and tissues. 

500

How does stomach acid prevent you from getting sick?

Stomach acid is really acidic and kills germs. 

500

What is the scientific name for stomach acid?

Hydrochloric acid 

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