Fighting Infection
What does "Immune" mean?
Protected (from something)
What is the purpose of Vitamin C?
To assist the body with fighting germs and other infections. Organs require certain vitamins to function at their best
What is the difference between White Blood Cells and Red Blood cells
WBC - Responsible for fighting infection
RBC - carry and transport blood (carries oxygen and other nutrients around the body)
What are 2 important things you should do when youre sick (in order to feel better)
Rest
Drink lots of liquids
Eat/drink healthy foods
How many minutes is a soccer game?
90 Minutes
2 Halves of 45 minutes
What are the 3 main types of germs?
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
What are 4 different ways germs can get into our body?
Mouth
Nose
Ears
Eyes
Cuts/Wounds
Phagocytes are a special type of white blood cell, what do they do?
Eat and devour germs the body finds
Why do people recommend Ginger Ale to people when they're not feeling well?
Ginger is an herb that is known to help and assist with upset stomaches
What is a cavity?
A hole in your teeth that germs dig into
Why does our body cough and sneeze so much when we're sick?
Our body is fighting to get rid off all the germs in our body.
When we cough and sneeze, our body is trying to get rid of those germs.
What is the actual purpose of a band-aid?
To prevent cuts and wounds from getting infected
How do you think Soup makes us feel better?
Provides liquids for the body
Certain nutrients that are good for us
Can clear up sinuses and nose/throat
Easy to digest when sick
What is the purpose of a vaccination?
A vaccination (or a shot) is a "fake" version of the virus that goes into our body, so white blood cells can remember how to fight it, if they virus ever does infect us
What happens to your body when you don't drink enough water?
Sweating becomes more difficult, and our temperature will go up.
Our body will start to run out of liquids, and certain organs will not work as well.
Might begin to feel dizzy or sick.
Why are people always so tired when theyre sick?
It takes energy for your body to fight infection. It really drains you. It gets worse when you're very sick.
Does exercise make our immune system stronger?
Why or why not?
It can increase circulation, which allows white blood cells to get around the body faster.
It also can weaken our immune system by draining the energy that we need.
How does the body know where the germs/viruses/bacteria are?
White blood cells (Helper T Cells) locate and find the source of infection and alert the rest of the white blood cells.
Why do you think it takes so long to feel better sometimes?
The germs have multiplied a lot, and the body needs to use a lot of energy to help the white blood cells fight.
Physical barriers
(your skin/clothing)
Why do people recommend orange juice when people are sick?
Rich in Vitamin C, potassium, and other minerals
What is it called when someone's immune system goes into overdrive and starts attacking something that is not actually bad?
Allergies!
What is the "home" of the immune system?
Where in the body is it?
Your Lymph Nodes
They are found right above your neck/near your chin
What is the #1 thing to drink when you are sick?
Water! Always Water! Vitamin C definitely helps too
Which food group do you think provides the most help to the immune system?
1: Fruits
2: vegetables