Unit 2 [question]

Question 1

The act of breathing, the inspiration and expiration of air

Answer 1

Respiration

Question 2

Production and release of a useful substance by a gland

Answer 2

Secretion

Question 3

Reduction of a state of excessive accumulation

Answer 3

Decongestant

Question 4

Substance that prevents clotting

Answer 4

Anticoagulant

Question 5

The capability of receiving impressions

Answer 5

Susceptibility

Question 6

Branch of medicine dealing with children’s health care

Answer 6

Pediatrics

Question 7

Pertaining to a single cell

Answer 7

Syncytial

Question 8

Inability to get enough sleep

Answer 8

Insomnia

Question 9

Plasma-like fluid containing white blood cells

Answer 9

Lymph

Question 10

A thick liquid produced inside the nose

Answer 10

Mucus

Question 11

Cold viruses grow mainly in the nose where they …….. in nasal cells

Answer 11

Multiply

Question 12

Virus deposited in the eye promptly goes down the …….. duct into the nose

Answer 12

Tear

Question 13

The highest …….. of cold virus in nasal secretions occurs during the first three days

Answer 13

Concentration

Question 14

Cold viruses transfer to hands when touching contaminated …….. and surface

Answer 14

Objects

Question 15

The common cold is spread by inhaling the …….. virus after individuals cough

Answer 15

Airborne

Question 16

Cold viruses may …….. objects and surfaces in the environment of a cold sufferer

Answer 16

Contaminate

Question 17

Children are major …….. of cold viruses and usually get colds from other children

Answer 17

Reservoir

Question 18

Cold viruses may be present in the droplets that are …….. in coughs and sneezes

Answer 18

Expelled

Question 19

The common cold is a …….. cause of doctor visits and missed days from school

Answer 19

Leading

Question 20

Common colds usually occur in the fall and winter months but the …….. weather itself does not cause the common colds

Answer 20

Cold