Let’s see how much you’ve picked up with these experiments and the reading – answer as best as you can. (No peeking at the answers until you’re done!) Just relax and see what jumps to mind when you read the question. You can also print these out and jot down your answers in your science notebook.
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1. What is the difference between an infectious and noninfectious disease?
2. What are four types of pathogens?
3. How are viruses different than other pathogens?
4. Can a noninfectious disease be caused by a pathogen?
5. How do vectors spread disease?
6. What is the single best way to avoid getting an infectious disease?
7. How can you avoid coming into contact with vectors when you are out in nature?
8. What is the body’s first line of defense?
9. How do body excretions keep you from getting sick?
10. How does mucus stop pathogens?
11. What role does cilia play in the nose?
12. What comes out of your body when you cough or clear your throat?
13. When does your body send out signals for an inflammation?
14. How are inflammations helpful?
15. How are fevers helpful?
16. What types of white blood cells are involved in inflammations?
17. When would your body produce an immune response?
18. Where are lymphocytes produced?
19. What is the function of the thymus gland?
20. What do killer t-cells do?
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