Boogers and Snot Quiz

What is another word for mucus that comes out of the nose?

• Tears

• Snot

• Saliva

• Blood

What part of the body makes mucus as a part of the innate immune system?

• Skin

• Intestines

• Mucous membranes

• Stomach

What does mucus primarily consist of?

• Water and salt

• Water and sugar

• Water and oil

• Water and vinegar

What is the function of mucus in trapping germs?

• It is thick and sticky

• It is thin and slippery

• It is soft and fluffy

• It is hard and dry

What is the body's reaction to and flushing out of allergens?

• Yawning

• Coughing

• Sneezing

• Inflammation

What is the purpose of the immune system in relation to mucus production?

• To protect from germs

• To make the body sick

• To cause allergies

• To produce more mucus

What is the role of antibodies in the body?

• To neutralize or destroy toxic substances

• To cause inflammation

• To produce mucus

• To trap germs

What is the definition of inflammation?

• A condition in which an area of the body becomes swollen, hot, and blue

• A condition in which an area of the body becomes swollen, cold, and red

• A condition in which an area of the body becomes swollen, cold, and green

• A condition in which an area of the body becomes swollen, hot, and red

What is the function of mucous membranes in the body?

• To cover the skin

• To line the nose, mouth, and lungs

• To protect the eyes

• To line the stomach and intestines

What is the purpose of coughing up mucus?

• To make the body sick

• To spread germs to others

• To get rid of germs or irritants

• To keep the mucus inside the body