Fighting Infections!

Overview

Pop Quiz: Fighting Infections!

Question 1

True or false: Antibiotics can't fight viral infections like influenza.

Conclusion

That's true! Antibiotics can fight bacterial infections, but they aren't effective against viruses!

Question 2

Which of these triggers an immune response in your body?

Choices

Phagocyte, T cell, antibody, or antigen

Conclusion

An antigen is a substance (like a chemical, virus, bacteria or pollen) that your immune system doesn't recognize and tries to fight.

Question 3

And finally, these types of blood cells are vital in helping your body fight infections.

Choices

White blood cells, red blood cells, plasma, or platelets

Conclusion

White blood cells, also called "leukocytes," destroy germs in your body! Thanks for playing!

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