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Where do you find germs?
anywhere
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How big are germs?
extremely small
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What are the special kind of chemicals that our own bodies make to find germs?
t cells
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What kind of cell can sense or recognize an antibody attached to a germ and attack it?
killer t cells
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What causes a zit?
A condition resulting from clogged or plugged hair follicles present under the skin. It presents as small
to large, red bumps on the skin which may be painful and pus-filled in some cases.
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Does being cold make you sick?
no
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What causes the common cold?
a virus
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If you catch a cold, what does your body start making in order to start fighting it?
white blood cells
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How many different kinds of viruses can give you a cold?
many
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What can be put in food to prevent rotting?
preservatives
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How can you make your own preservative?
sugar and vinager
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Why is it not a good idea to touch your face with your hands?
because our hands have germs and the we breath through parts of our face
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What can you do to help reduce the chances of you getting sick?
wash hands, take showers, dont put hands on face
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How does a virus reproduce?
it finds a host, produces more cells, and spreads them through breathing, coughing, sneezing,
etc.
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Can viruses change? and why is this a problem?
yes, this is a problem because it adapts to face new antibodies
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What virus attacks the white blood cells of our immune system?
HIV
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What disease does HIV cause?
Aids
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Can a person get AIDS just from being around a person with AIDS?
No
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What do health inspectors do?
check people for virus's
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How do some white blood cells attack germs?
the protiens in the cell kill the germs
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