8 e: Immunity System

Open Ended

Explain the main function of the immune system.

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a cell that 'eats' foreign substances in the immune system?

• Macrophage

• Antibody

• Pathogen

• Immunity

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the suffix '-poiesis' in the term 'leukopoiesis'?

• To make, formation of

• Against

• Disease

• State of, diseased condition

Multiple Select

Which cells are involved in producing antibodies and responding quickly to a second infection? Select all that apply. (Choose 3)

• B Cell

• Memory Cell

• Cytotoxic T Cell

• Plasma Cell

Multiple Choice

Which chemical in the immune response disrupts virus production and infection?

• Interferon

• Histamine

• Complement

• Pyrogen

Match

Match the following

• Innate

• Both

• Adaptive

Nonspecific

Important part of immune system.

Specific

• Nonspecific

• Important part of immune system.

• Specific

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the innate defense system?

• Skin

• Antibodies

• Phagocytes

• Fever

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a function of memory cells in the adaptive immune response?

• They secrete antibodies for the identified antigen

• They kill infected human cells

• They enable a faster response during second infection

• They stimulate other immune cells

Multiple Select

Select all phrases that describe characteristics of immunity. (Choose 3)

• Is antigen specific

• Is systemic

• Has memory

• Is hereditary

Open Ended

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between active and passive acquired immunity?

• Active immunity involves the production of antibodies by the body, while passive immunity involves receiving antibodies from another source.

• Active immunity provides immediate, short-term protection, while passive immunity provides longer lasting protection.

• Passive immunity is always artificial, while active immunity is always natural.

• Active immunity is only acquired through vaccines, while passive immunity is only acquired through breast milk.