Immune System Practice test

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What are the two types of immune systems?

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Innate & Acquired

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What is a molecule that the immune system recognizes as part of the body or as coming from outside the body?

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Antigen

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What is the part of the body's defense against pathogens where immune cells react specifically to each pathogen?

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Immune Response

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Where does the lymphatic system return the fluid it collects?

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To the heart

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What is the body's ability to destroy pathogens before they can cause disease called?

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Immunity

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What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

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Antibodies are proteins produced by B cells that specifically target and neutralize antigens.

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What is the function of the lymphatic system?

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The lymphatic system helps maintain fluid balance, absorbs fats from the digestive system, and plays a role in immune responses.

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What is the difference between innate and acquired immunity?

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Innate immunity is the body's first line of defense, present at birth, while acquired immunity develops after exposure to specific pathogens.

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What is an example of an autoimmune disease?

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Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells.

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What is the purpose of a vaccine?

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Vaccines stimulate the immune system to develop immunity against specific pathogens without causing the disease.