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Immune System Webquest


1. Diseases are caused by many different factors. Some conditions are the result of genetic mutations, or changes in the
DNA of the individual. These are called genetic disorders. Review the information on DNA and genes and then click on
page 3 for information on specific genetic conditions. http://teenshealth.org/en/teens/genes-genetic-
disorders.html?WT.ac=ctg#

Name and describe three genetic conditions:

A)____________________:

B)____________________:

C)____________________:

2. The environment can also play an important role in the health of a community. http://ehso.com/environmentaldiseases.htm

Name and describe three environmental diseases (be sure to mention what the cause is)

A)____________________:

B)____________________:

C)____________________:

3. Our body has many ways to protect itself from pathogens, environmental hazards, and even genetic mutations. Use
the following link to explore the body’s lines of defense.
http://www.microbiologyonline.org.uk/about-microbiology/microbes-and-the-human-body/immune-system

The first line of defense includes barriers. Describe them below:

Physical:

Chemical:

Which type of barrier was not on the website but was in your outline?

4. The second line of defense begins if the pathogens enter the body and start an infection. Watch the video below that
describes the process of phagocytosis, inflammation and fever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&v=_bNN95sA6-8&NR=1

Next, go to https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072482/ and scroll down to where it says “What


happens when you have an inflammation”

Explain what inflammation is. Name at least two changes the body makes in an effort to achieve homeostasis and
eliminate the pathogen.
5. The immune system has a lot of cells types to help it keep the body healthy. Read the article that describes the B
cells and T cells using the link below:

http://teenshealth.org/en/teens/immune.html?ref=search#

A) What do B cells and T cells have in common?

B) Name at least one difference between B cells and T cells.

6. Allergies occur when the body treats a harmless substance, like pollen or a peanut, like a pathogen. The body then
reacts with an immune response to try to destroy the allergen.

Use the link to fill in the chart about common allergies.

http://teenshealth.org/en/teens/allergies.html?WT.ac=t-ra#

Types of common allergens Examples

7. It is very likely that you have taken antibiotics for an infection.

http://www.microbiologyonline.org.uk/about-microbiology/microbes-and-the-human-body/antibiotics

What are antibiotics used for?

Draw the picture at the top of the webpage and then describe what it shows.

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