On Average, Illness Causes Children to Miss About ____ Days

question 10

Multiple Choice

On average, illness causes children to miss about ____ days of school per year.

• A) 3
• B) 8
• C) 11
• D) 14

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

The system of glands that produce and secrete hormones into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and function.

Lymph Node

A small, bean-shaped structure that is part of the body's immune system, filtering lymph and trapping pathogens and foreign particles.

Thymus

A primary lymphoid organ located in the upper anterior part of the chest cavity, instrumental in the development of the immune system's T cells.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of the kidneys; they produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress responses.