The Immune System: Name: - Date

Health Education 3
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The Immune System
To be immune means to be protected. So it makes sense that the body system that helps fight off
sickness is called the immune system. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues,
and organs that work together to protect the body.
The immune system protects your body from outside invaders. These include germs such as
bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and toxins (chemicals made by microbes).
There are 2 main parts of the immune system:

● The innate immune system. You are born with this.
● The adaptive immune system. You develop this when your body is exposed to microbes or
chemicals released by microbes.
So, how does the Immune System fight an:
Illness Infection
● An illness is an abnormal condition or ● An infection occurs when germs enter the
disorder. body, increase in number, and cause a reaction
● Example: cancer. of the body.
● Example: the common cold.
The immune system keeps a record of every germ (microbe) it has ever defeated so it can
recognise and destroy the microbe quickly if it enters the body again. Your white blood cells lock
on to the germs in order to absorb or destroy them. If you come across that same germ later on,
your body will remember and fight it off faster, so you can get over the it and feel better.
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The Parts of the Immune System
Part Function
Adenoid help keep the body healthy by trapping harmful

bacteria and viruses that we breathe in or
swallow.
Tonsil can stop germs from entering the body through

the mouth or the nose.
Thymus responsible for producing immune cells that

defend the body from infections.
Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the

lymphatic fluid.
Spleen fights invading germs in the blood with

infection-fighting white blood cells.
Lymph carry waste products, germs, and damaged cells

vessels away from the body's tissues.
Bone marrow produces red blood cells and white blood cells.
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The Immune System
Red blood cells transport oxygen to your body's organs
and tissues. White blood cells help your body fight
infections.
White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are part of this

defense system. There are two basic types of these
germ-fighting cells:
1. phagocytes, which chew up invading germs

2. lymphocytes, which allow the body to remember and
recognize previous invaders
So you have this great system in place. Is it enough to keep you from getting sick? Well, everyone
gets sick sometimes. But your immune system helps you get well again. And if you've had your shots (also
called vaccines), your body is extra-prepared to fight off serious illnesses that your immune system alone
might not handle very well. If you get the shot that covers measles, for instance, it can protect you from
getting measles, if you're ever exposed to it.
Healthy kids can help their immune systems by washing their hands
regularly to prevent infections, eating nutritious foods, getting plenty
of exercise, getting enough sleep, and getting regular medical checkups.
And if you feel great today, thank your immune system!
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Lesson Checkpoint: Concept Questions 1
Question 1 - Fill in the blanks
● The immune system is made up of a network of _______, _______, and

_______ that work together to protect the body.
● There are 2 main parts of the immune system: The ___________ immune
system and the ___________ immune system.
● _______ blood cells help your body fight infections.
● The two basic types of of white blood cells are: ___________ and
___________.
Question 2 - Short Answer

How does the immune system fight an illness or infection?
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Lesson Checkpoint: Concept Questions 2
Question 3 - Matching
Connect a part to its correct function.
PART FUNCTION
○ produces red blood cells and white blood cells.

Adenoid ○
○ help keep the body healthy by trapping harmful
bacteria and viruses that we breathe in or swallow.
Tonsil ○
○ filter substances that travel through the lymphatic
fluid.
Thymus ○
○ fights invading germs in the blood with
Lymph nodes ○ infection-fighting white blood cells.
○ carry waste products, germs, and damaged cells away

Spleen ○ from the body's tissues.
Lymph vessels ○ ○ responsible for producing immune cells that defends

the body from infections.
Bone marrow○ ○ can stop germs from entering the body through the
mouth or the nose.
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RUBRIC
Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

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Health Education 3

There are 2 main parts of the immune system:

So, how does the Immune System fight an:

Adenoid help keep the body healthy by trapping harmful

Tonsil can stop germs from entering the body through

Thymus responsible for producing immune cells that

Lymph nodes filter substances that travel through the

Spleen fights invading germs in the blood with

Lymph carry waste products, germs, and damaged cells

White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are part of this

1. phagocytes, which chew up invading germs

Question 1 - Fill in the blanks

● The immune system is made up of a network of _, _, and

Question 2 - Short Answer

○ produces red blood cells and white blood cells.

○ carry waste products, germs, and damaged cells away

Lymph vessels ○ ○ responsible for producing immune cells that defends

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