Patho - Ch 7 Immunity

A molecule found on the outer surface of cells which is recognized by the immune system as either part of the body or an outside invader.

• Antigen

• AIDS

• Antibody

• Disease

A protein, produced by the immune system, that either attacks invading pathogens or marks them for killing.

• Antibody

• Microbe

• Toxin

• Allergen

The body's primary defense against disease causing pathogens

• Immune system

• Allergy

• AIDS

• Bacteria

A substance, made of weakened or killed pathogens or pieces of the pathogens, designed to protect the body from future invasions of that pathogen.

• Vaccine

• Virus

• Toxin

• Antimicrobial

What do antibodies attach to on the pathogen?

• Anti inflammatory
• Antigens
• Antiseptic
• Antibodies

Which one is a way the body defends against a pathogen?

• Fever

• Stomach acid digesting

• White blood cells fighting

• All of these are correct

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

 Like all other body systems, the immune system helps the body maintain homeostasis.  Which statement best describes how the immune system does this?  

• it protects other organs and tissues from infection and disease
• it breaks down food to provide cells with nutrients
• it gathers information through the senses and controls all other body systems
•  it transports oxygen and carbon dioxide

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

 Liz notices that shortly after cutting her arm accidentally the area around the cut is turning red and feeling hot.  Which immune system defense is Liz experiencing?  

• inflammation
• white blood cell clotting
• skin
• fever

Cells that ingest pathogens are

• plasma cells
• phagocytic cells
• helper T cells
• antibodies

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

T cells are made where?

• bone marrow

• spleen

• thymus

• tonsils