Biology: Colds vs. Flu

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Where is the spleen located?

Between the ribs and the stomach

What type of cells mature in the bone marrow?

B cells

What do T cells do?

Specific attack

What is the function of phagocytes?

To engulf foreign cells and debris

Where is the thymus gland located?

Behind the sternum

What type of cells release enzymes?

Granulocytes

What do Natural killer cells do?

Kill virus-infected cells

What do B cells do?

Produce antibodies

What happens to cells engulfed by phagocytes?

They are killed by apoptosis

What is the function of monocytes?

To form macrophages and dendritic cells

This quiz covers the differences between colds and flu, and how they are caused by viruses. It also explains why antibiotics are not effective against them.

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