Which of these phrases describes an autoimmune disease?

a reaction in which immune system attacks the body’s cells

Why is good personal hygiene important for limiting the spread of disease?

Brushing teeth reduces the number of bacteria in the body

What is a macrophage?

a white blood cell that engulfs and digests pathogens

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Human Body Review 3

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Skeletal, Muscular, and Immune Systems

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1
Which of the following is a disorder resulting from a lack of calcium in the diet?
Fractures
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Sprains
2
What is the main function of bones?
serve as the main source of calcium
carry oxygen to the body’s cells
provide structure and support
release growth hormones
3
What is an example of a gliding joint?
ankle
knee
skull
neck
4
What are the main parts of the skeletal system?
bones, cartilage, ligaments
nose, lungs, diaphragm
kidneys, bladder, large intestine
esophagus, stomach, liver
5
What is a genetic disease that affects the muscular system?
muscle tear
muscle strain
muscular dystrophy
tendinitis
6
Which of these phrases describes an autoimmune disease?
a reaction by the body to a pathogen
a lack of a reaction by the immune system to threats
a reaction by the body to a harmless or common substance
a reaction in which immune system attacks the body’s cells
7
What is an example of a contagious bacterial disease?
ringworm
cancer
HIV
tuberculosis
8
What is not a type of white blood cell?
T cell
antigen
macrophage
B cell
9
Which of the following is an external defense to disease?
T cells
B cells
Skin cells
Tears
10
What term describes a pollen allergy?
bacterial disease
fungal disease
infectious disease
noninfectious disease
11
Which of the following is a type of muscle?
cardiac
smooth
ligament
skeletal
12
The skull, vertebrae, and ribs make up the _________skeleton.
central
axial
appendicular
peripheral
13
Why is good personal hygiene important for limiting the spread of disease?
Bathing makes it impossible for bacteria to grown on skin
Brushing teeth reduces the number of bacteria in the body
Take antibiotics everyday to prevent sickness
Washing skin removes bad bacteria and leaves good bacteria
14
What is a macrophage?
cell pieces in blood that help seal a wound on the body.
a protein that binds to an antigen to tag it for destruction
an organism, virus, or protein that causes disease.
a white blood cell that engulfs and digests pathogens
15
Which series includes three pathogens that cause infectious diseases?
parasites, radiation, and fungi
radiation, viruses, and bacteria
viruses, bacteria, and radiation
bacteria, fungi, and parasites

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