Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Learning About Our Immune System study set below.
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1
What is the name of the system in your body that fights off germs?
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A
The digestive system
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B
The immune system
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C
The skeletal system
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D
The nervous system
2
What do we call tiny germs like bacteria that can make us sick?
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A
Pathogens
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B
Cells
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C
Nutrients
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D
Vitamins
3
Which cells in your blood act like little soldiers to protect you?
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A
Red blood cells
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B
White blood cells
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C
Platelets
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D
Brain cells
4
What is the liquid part of your blood that carries immune cells around?
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A
Water
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B
Plasma
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C
Orange juice
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D
Milk
5
What can you get to help your body learn how to fight a specific germ?
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A
A bandage
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B
A vitamin
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C
A vaccine
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D
A toy
6
What do white blood cells often do to germs to get rid of them?
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A
Eat them
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B
Give them a hug
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C
Feed them sugar
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D
Talk to them
7
Which part of your body is the first barrier that stops germs from entering?
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A
Your lungs
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B
Your skin
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C
Your bones
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D
Your hair
8
What is a fever often a sign of?
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A
Your body fighting a germ
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B
You being very cold
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C
Your body needing sleep
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D
You being hungry
9
What are the 'memory' cells in your immune system good at doing?
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A
Remembering how to fight past germs
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B
Counting your toes
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C
Storing your favorite songs
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D
Telling you to eat vegetables
10
What organ helps clean your blood of old cells and germs?
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A
The spleen
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B
The tongue
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C
The ear
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D
The nose
11
What substance is found in your nose and throat that traps dust and germs?
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A
Mucus
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B
Glue
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C
Paint
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D
Water
12
Which tiny structures in your body help filter out germs near your throat?
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A
Lymph nodes
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B
Teeth
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C
Fingernails
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D
Toenails
13
What is the process called when your body becomes immune to a germ?
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A
Protection
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B
Sleeping
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C
Running
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D
Dancing
14
How do white blood cells travel around your body?
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A
Through blood vessels
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B
By jumping
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C
Using a car
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D
On your skin
15
What can you wash off your hands to remove germs?
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A
Dirt and bacteria
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B
Water only
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C
Sunlight
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D
Fresh air
16
Which type of germ can be fought off by medicine called antibiotics?
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A
Bacteria
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B
Viruses
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C
Dust
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D
Pollen
17
What does your body produce to specifically target and lock onto germs?
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A
Antibodies
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B
Sugar
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C
Sweat
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D
Oil
18
What happens to a cut on your skin to help protect it from germs?
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A
It forms a scab
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B
It turns into a flower
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C
It glows
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D
It disappears
19
What is a common symptom when your immune system reacts to harmless pollen?
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A
Sneezing
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B
Growing taller
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C
Turning blue
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D
Singing
20
What do immune cells 'patrol' inside of?
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A
The bloodstream
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B
Your bedroom
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C
The kitchen
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D
The garden
21
Why is it important to wash your hands before eating?
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A
To remove germs
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B
To make them smell like soap
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C
To cool them down
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D
To change their color
22
What helps your immune system stay strong?
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A
Eating healthy food
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B
Watching TV all day
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C
Eating only candy
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D
Not sleeping
23
Which type of blood cell carries oxygen to your body?
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A
Red blood cell
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B
White blood cell
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C
Skin cell
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D
Bone cell
24
What is a protective shield against germs that covers your whole body?
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A
Skin
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B
A sweater
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C
A hat
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D
A blanket
25
What is it called when your immune system works well?
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A
Healthy
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B
Tired
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C
Confused
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D
Invisible
