Monocytes
What is the immune system?
The immune system is a complex network of cells
Name 3 ways that bacteria can get into your body?
Through the nose, mouth and ears.
What is the purpose of the spleen?
Stores and filters your blood
What does the virus force the cell to do?
It forces the cell to make more viruses
What does a virus do when it gets into your body?
It tries to duplicate and spread throughout the whole body
What kills a bacterial infection?
antibiotic
What are the 5 parts that are the 2nd line of defense for the immune system?
wbc, phagocytes, interferon, inflammatory response, T Cells
name one symptom of an overactive immune system
Asthma
Eczema
Allergic rhinitis
what is one way that you can keep your immune system healthy
Balanced eating plan, 8+ hours of sleep, Stress management
5 serving of fruits and vegetables
Hygiene and hand washing
What body organ makes T cells?
Thymus
Where are the 5 places where lymph nodes are in your body?
neck
chest
abdomen
groin
armpits
What type of cells are t cells
They are white blood cells.
where are the adenoids located?
roof of mouth
Where are the tonsils located?
in the back and side of the mouth
Name the body part that is located on the left back side of your body?
Spleen
What is the number 1 way to boost your immune system?
To reduce stress
what happens when macrophages eat to much?
they become dormant and don't eat anymore
what is the name for the transport system for the immune system?
the lymphatic system
A person who studies the immune system is called...
An Immunologist
What can you do to have a stronger immune system?
get vaccinated, sleep more, eat well, be physically active, maintain a healthy weight, not smoking, and avoid alcohol usage.
Cilia, saliva, stomach acid, skin, and mucus are what?
Immune systems first line of defense
The immune system body organ that works with the digestive system
appendix
What does the memory T cell do?
It remembers the virus if it were to infect the cells again.
Name 3 organs of the immune system?
Bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, appendix, tonsils, thymus.