May 15th, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Immune System

Level#1: The immune system defends against pathogens, or disease-causing substances. The immune system contains different kinds of cells and molecules that fight against pathogens in different ways. One type of cell that is part of the immune system is the white blood cell. For example, when a pathogen enters the body, the white cell finds it. They enter the tissue that is infected and attack the pathogen.

1. What does the immune system do?

2. What does the immune system contain?

3. What is the name of one type of cell that is part of the immune system?

Level#2: The immune system defends against pathogens, or disease-causing substances. The immune system contains different kinds of cells and molecules that fight against pathogens in different ways. One type of cell that is part of the immune system is the white blood cell. For example, when a pathogen enters the body, the white cell finds it. They enter the tissue that is infected and attack the pathogen. There are two special kinds of white blood cells ( T cells and B cells) called lymphocytes. They are part of the lymphatic system. They are also part of the immune system because they help the body fight disease. T cells identify pathogens. Then, they may attack the pathogens. T cells also attack the damaged body cells that the pathogens have already harmed.

1. What does the immune system contain?

2. Name one type of cell that is part of the immune system and explain what it does to protect the body.

3. What are the names of the two special kinds of white blood cells?

Level#3: The immune system defends against pathogens, or disease-causing substances. The immune system contains different kinds of cells and molecules that fight against pathogens in different ways. One type of cell that is part of the immune system is the white blood cell. For example, when a pathogen enters the body, the white cell finds it. They enter the tissue that is infected and attack the pathogen. There are two special kinds of white blood cells ( T cells and B cells) called lymphocytes. They are part of the lymphatic system. They are also part of the immune system because they help the body fight disease. T cells identify pathogens. Then, they may attack the pathogens. T cells also attack the damaged body cells that the pathogens have already harmed. Other times, T cells do not attack the pathogens directly. Instead, they stimulate B cells to produce substances called antibodies. Antibodies find certain pathogens and attach to them like a flag. This attachment makes it easier for other cells of the immune system, such as white blood cells, to identify pathogens. Then, the other cells find the pathogens and attack them.

1. What does the immune system do to defend the body and how does it do it?

2. Name a type of cell that is part of the immune system and explain what it does.

3. Name the two special kinds of cells and the two systems that they are both a part of.

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May 14th, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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May 11th, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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May 10th, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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May 9th, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Lymphatic System

Level#1: As blood moves through the body, some fluid leaks into body tissues. As much as three quarts of fluid can leak into body tissue per day. The lymphatic system collects this fluid and returns it to the circulatory system. This clear fluid, called lymph, contains special white blood cells. These white blood cells, called lymphocytes, fight disease.

1. What is the clear fluid called?






2. What does the clear fluid contain?






3. What are the white blood cells called and what do they do?








Level#2: As blood moves through the body, some fluid leaks into body tissues. As much as three quarts of fluid can leak into body tissue per day. The lymphatic system collects this fluid and returns it to the circulatory system. This clear fluid, called lymph, contains special white blood cells. These white blood cells, called lymphocytes, fight disease. Lymph moves through vessels and special organs, including the tonsils, thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. Lymph is filtered by the lymph nodes and tonsils. When you have an infection, your lymph nodes or tonsils can become larger.

1. Where does lymph move through?






2. What is lymph filtered by?





3. What happens when you have an infection?










 Level#3: As blood moves through the body, some fluid leaks into body tissues. As much as three quarts of fluid can leak into body tissue per day. The lymphatic system collects this fluid and returns it to the circulatory system. This clear fluid, called lymph, contains special white blood cells. These white blood cells, called lymphocytes, fight disease. Lymph moves through vessels and special organs, including the tonsils, thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. Lymph is filtered by the lymph nodes and tonsils. When you have an infection, your lymph nodes or tonsils can become larger. They become filled with a large number of white blood cells that are fighting bacteria or virus causing your infection. The thymus gland helps certain white blood cells to grow. The spleen destroys damaged red blood cells.

1. Explain what happens to your lymph nodes and tonsils when you have an infection.







2. Explain what the thymus gland does.






3. Explain what the spleen does.








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May 8th, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Lymphatic System

Level#1: As blood moves through the body, some fluid leaks into body tissues. As much as three quarts of fluid can leak into body tissue per day. The lymphatic system collects this fluid and returns it to the circulatory system. This clear fluid, called lymph, contains special white blood cells. These white blood cells, called lymphocytes, fight disease.

1. What leaks into body tissues as blood moves through the body?





2. How much fluid can leak into body tissues per day?





3. What does the lymphatic system do with the fluid that has leaked?






 Level#2: As blood moves through the body, some fluid leaks into body tissues. As much as three quarts of fluid can leak into body tissue per day. The lymphatic system collects this fluid and returns it to the circulatory system. This clear fluid, called lymph, contains special white blood cells. These white blood cells, called lymphocytes, fight disease. Lymph moves through vessels and special organs, including the tonsils, thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. Lymph is filtered by the lymph nodes and tonsils. When you have an infection, your lymph nodes or tonsils can become larger.

1. What happens when blood moves through the body?





2. How much fluid can leak into body tissues per day and what system collects this fluid?





3. What is the clear fluid called and what does it contain?









 Level#3: As blood moves through the body, some fluid leaks into body tissues. As much as three quarts of fluid can leak into body tissue per day. The lymphatic system collects this fluid and returns it to the circulatory system. This clear fluid, called lymph, contains special white blood cells. These white blood cells, called lymphocytes, fight disease. Lymph moves through vessels and special organs, including the tonsils, thymus, spleen, and lymph nodes. Lymph is filtered by the lymph nodes and tonsils. When you have an infection, your lymph nodes or tonsils can become larger. They become filled with a large number of white blood cells that are fighting bacteria or virus causing your infection. The thymus gland helps certain white blood cells to grow. The spleen destroys damaged red blood cells.

1. Explain what happens as blood moves through the body.






2. Explain what the clear fluid called lymph contains and what it does to help the body.






3. Explain where lymph goes and how it is filtered.







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May 7th, 2018 Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins

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