Benchmark: 9.4.4.2.3
Learning Targets:
Multiple choice
1. Allergies are caused by:
a. harmless substances from inside your body
b. harmless substances from outside your body
c. harmful substances from inside your body
d. harmful substances from outside your body
2. Signs of an allergic reaction can include: circle all that apply
a. sneezing
b. fatigue
c. swelling of the throat
d. watery eyes
3. Allergic reactions cause the release of:
a. epinephrine
b. calcium
c. histamine
d. estrogen
4. Allergic reaction can be treated by:
a. taking a ibuprofen
b. taking an aspirin
c. taking an antihistamine
d. taking a nap
5. Autoimmune disorders refer to:
a. when the immune system attacks healthy cells
b. when the immune system attacks unhealthy cells
c. when the immune system ignores healthy cells
d. when the immune system ignores unhealthy cells
6. An example of an autoimmune disorder is:
a. the flu
b. strep throat
c. pink eye
d. type I diabetes
7. Autoimmune diseases are (circle all that apply)
a. often difficult to diagnose
b. often difficult to treat
c. can have widespread effects on the the whole body
d. can only affect one organ
True or False
___ 1. Everyone is allergic to something.
___ 2. Some allergic reaction can cause death
___ 3. Examples of allergens include pollen, pet hair, food and dust
___ 4. Women are more likely to get an autoimmune disease than men
___ 5. Having an autoimmune disease will eventually lead to death
Short answer
1. Describe what happens once the body comes into contact with an allergen.
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2. Give a description of one type of autoimmune disease,
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3. Compare and contrast autoimmune disorders and allergies.
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