Immune System 1
What is the first line of defense for immunity?
Innate immunity
What is one way to boost your immune system?
ions to Boost Immunity
Eating the right nutrients
Getting enough sleep
Exercising
Washing your hands
Getting vaccinated
Reducing stress levels
Which part of the immune system is inside your bones?
Bone Marrow.
What do WBC's do?
WBC's fight off bacteria and infections.
True or False: You should wash your face every day
True, you should wash your face every day
What is an innate physical barrier you all have?
Skin
What is a food that can boost your immunity?
Peppers and citrus (Vitamin C)
Blueberries (antioxidants )
Green Tea (Antioxidants)
Mushrooms (Vitamins, minerals, and enzymes)
What are the 2 types of bone marrow?
The 2 types of bone marrow are red and yellow bone marrow.
What do tonsils do?
Catch bacteria and release white blood cells.
What do unhealthy gums look like?
Red, swollen, or inflamed
Name an example of adaptive immunity
Exposure, vaccine, birth, breastfeeding, and infusion
What do white blood cells do?
Detect and fight infection
What is the complement system made of, and what does it do?
The complement system is made up of proteins and helps the antibodies fight bacteria and viruses.
What does the spleen do?
It acts as a blood filter.
How long should you brush your teeth for?
Two minutes
Name 3 of the basic components of the immune system
white blood cells, antibodies, lymphatic system, spleen, bone marrow, and thymus
What is a passive way you can get immunity?
Birth or breastfeeding
What are the 5 types of WBC's?
Monocytes,Lymphocytes,Neutrophils,Basophils, and Eosinophils are the 5 types of WBC's
What does thymus do?
Thymus is the part of the immune system that creates WBC's.
What are some types of food to avoid?
In your own words, describe what the function of the immune system is
Defends body against infections while protecting its own cells
What is something that can lower your immunity?
Advanced age
Lack of T or B lymphocytes
Chronic illnesses
Chemotherapy
Certain medications
Pregnancy
What causes Rheumatoid arthritis?
This happens when the immune system attacks our body's cells causing inflammation and painful swelling.
What do antibodies do?
They fight antigens like bacteria and parasites.
What was a skin condition mentioned?
Eczema, dandruff, or acne