OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
THE GOOD BAD AND UGLY OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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cold
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a broken arm
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nosebleed
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Colds are minor infections of the nose and throat caused by more than 200 different viruses. Rhinovirus is the most common cause, accounting for 10 to 40 percent of colds. Other common cold viruses include coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Detailed explanation-2: -A cold virus enters your body through your mouth, eyes or nose. The virus can spread through droplets in the air when someone who is sick coughs, sneezes or talks. It also spreads by hand-to-hand contact with someone who has a cold or by sharing contaminated objects, such as eating utensils, towels, toys or telephones.
Detailed explanation-3: -Air temperature is key for bacteria. In general, cold air kills germs while warm air incubates them.
Detailed explanation-4: -The main types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.