Immune System
A B-cell is a white blood cell that produces antibodies. T/F
True
Fungi obtain their food from non-organic materials, such as rock. T/F
False
Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. T/F
True
Asthma is an example of a communicable disease. T/F
False
What was my nickname when growing up?
A. Garebear
B. G Money
C. Gar Gar Binks (Star Wars Reference)
D. Gary
A. Garebear
What do antibodies do to pathogens?
A. Destroys them by surrounding them.
B. Makes them ineffective and sensitive to macrophages.
C. Makes them harder to destroy.
B. Makes them ineffective and sensitive to macrophages.
Tapeworms, pinworms, and hookworms are all classified as what?
A. Helminth
B. Fungi
C. Bacteria
A. Helminth
Which of the following is not true about the common cold?
A. A cold can last from 2 to 14 days.
B. High levels of stress can increase a person’s chances of catching a cold.
C. Over-the-counter medicines will cure or shorten the length of a cold.
C. Over-the-counter medicines will cure or shorten the length of a cold.
A. Insect stings
B. Animal dander
C. Latex
B. Animal dander
When I was in high school, who was my favorite teacher?
A. Mr. Johnson
B. Mr. Selby
C. Mama Mason
D. Mr. Kearns
C. Mama Mason
What is a white blood cell that signals B cells to produce antibodies?
A. B cell
B. Lymphocytes
C. Helper T cell
D. Antibody
C. Helper T cell
Which of the following is not a form of spreading pathogens from person to person?
A. Coughing
B. Handling bodily fluids.
C. Direct contact
D. Drinking from a person's drink.
D. Drinking from a person's drink.
Which of the following is NOT used to diagnose pneumonia?
A. Laboratory tests
B. Skin patch test
C. Physical examinations
D. Chest X rays
B. Skin patch test
What is a condition in which a person has difficulty breathing during or shortly after strenuous physical activity?
A. Asthma attack
B. Asthma triggers
C. Allergy
D. Exercise-induced asthma
D. Exercise-induced asthma
What’s my dream travel destination?
A. The Maldives
B. The Swiss Alps
C. Cinque Terre, Italy
D. Santorini, Greece
B. The Swiss Alps
The ______ acts as a barrier to prevent pathogens from entering the body. (Hint: Biggest organ of the human body)
Skin
A ______ is one of the smallest known pathogens. (Hint: Enters a cell)
Virus
People with a ________ immune system, such as those with HIV and the elderly, are highly susceptible to tuberculosis.
Weakened
_________ is a common term for seasonal respiratory allergies that typically occur in the spring and fall. (It's 2 words and was a definition)
Hay fever
What is Mr. Lindsey favorite category in trivia crack?
A. Entertainment
B. Arts
C. Geography
D. History
E. Sports
F. Science
C. Geography
What things outside of the human body kill many pathogens? (There are 4 answers)
Tears
Perspiration
Saliva
Oils on the skin
Name the fungi that is in the real world similar to the one in the videogame called The Last of Us. (Technical or non-technical name counts)
Cordyceps or zombie-ant fungus.
Symptoms of SARS are typical for many other respiratory illnesses. What are they? (There's 3)
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
List at least 4 asthma triggers that were mention in the lecture.
Pollen
Dust
Mold
Animal dander
Cigarette smoke
Air pollution
Cold or flu
Perfumes or fragrances
Odors
Insecticides
Certain foods.
What would you find in my wallet?
A. $23 in Cash
B. A Half Dollar Coin
C. A Polaroid of Taylor Swift
D. A Blue Uno Reverse Card
D. A Blue Uno Reverse Card