Immune System

What is the main function of the immune system?

• To fight harmful substances that enter the body

• To carry oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells

• To move fresh air into your body while removing waste gases

• To release hormones into the bloodstream

What organ is not part of the Immune System?

• thymus

• lymph nodes

• hypothalamus

• lungs

What are the two branches of the immune system? (PICK TWO ANSWERS)

• Innate

• Inherit

• Malleable

• Adaptive

The Innate branch is able to different between types of pathogens

• True

• False

What is NOT a symptom of asthma?

• Shortness of breath

• Wheezing when exhaling

• Wheezing when sleeping

• Wheezing due to chest tightness

Spirometry is a simple test used to help diagnose and monitor certain lung conditions

• True

• False

What are the functions of T-Lymphocytes (PICK TWO ANSWERS)

• Produce chemicals called antibodies

• Comes into play when an infection has already occurred

• Brings about cell-mediated immune response

Exposure to irritants and substances can cause asthma

• False

• True

What is a test where you breathe into a tube connected to a machine that measures the amount of nitric oxide gas in your breath?

• Exhaled nitric oxide test

• Challenge Test

• Nucala antibody

• Perceptive inhalers

BONUS: What body system did we discuss?

• Circulatory

• Immune

• Excretory

• Endocrine

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