Immune System
Integumentary System
Definitions
Nervous System
Endocrine System
100
What is the job of the immune system?
The job of the immune system is to defend against pathogens and disease.
100
What is the job of the integumentary system?
The job of the integumentary system is to keep items in or out of the body.
100
disease-causing agents
pathogens
100
What are the five senses? (up to 5x the points!)
sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell
100
What is the job of the endocrine system?
The endocrine system makes and sends chemicals to control conditions in the body.
200
What do White Blood Cells do? (2 things)
White Blood Cells help fight infection by attacking pathogens and they produce antibodies.
200
What are the two layers of skin called? (up to double points)
The two layers of skin are called the epidermis (top layer) and the dermis (bottom layer).
200
attack certain foreign materials
antibodies
200
What is the job of the brain?
The brain controls, organizes and protects the body.
200
What is a hormone?
A hormone is a chemical released and carried in the bloodstream to certain organs where it performs certain functions.
300
What does the lymphatic system do?
The lymphatic system transports white blood cells throughout the body.
300
How do sweat glands help the body?
Sweat glands help control body temperature. (homeostasis)
300
resistance to sickness
immunity
300
What is the spinal cord?
The spinal cord is the main pathway for relaying messages to the brain.
300
What is a gland?
A gland produces hormones.
400
What is immunity? Why is it a good thing? (up to double points)
Immunity is a resistance to sickness. This is a good thing because _____________ (various answers).
400
How does hair protect the body? (up to double points)
Hair keeps the body warm/cool. Hair keeps the sun from burning our skin.
400
small amounts of weakened pathogens
vaccine
400
What is the job of the Nervous system?
The Nervous System detects/interprets information and controls most of the body functions.
400
Which system tells the body how fast to burn food and releases hormones for growth?
The endocrine system
500
Why would a doctor give you antibiotics?
A doctor gives antibiotics to fight infections and illnesses caused by bacteria.
500
Which layer of skin is the dermis? Which layer of skin is the epidermis? (points for each correct answer)
The dermis is the second layer of your skin. The epidermis is the top layer of skin.
500
medicines that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria
antibiotics
500
What are the three parts of the Central Nervous System?
brain, spinal cord and nerves
500
What makes and releases hormones?
Glands make and release hormones.
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