Innate Immune System

This system contains cells that help fight diseases

• immune system

• lymphatic system

Any microorganism that can cause disease

• pathogen

• antigen

• antibody

• virus

This line of defense forms a barrier that stops all "things" from getting into the body or blood

• 1st line defense

• 2nd line defense

• 3rd line defense

What category of immune response would sneezing fall under?

• Innate Immunity
• Acquired Immunity
• Humoral Immunity
• Cell Mediated Immunity

The skin, mucous membranes, natural secretions, and natural flora are all part of the

• First line of defense

• Second line of defense

• Third line of defense

The body’s nonspecific defenses against invading pathogens include

• antibiotics.
• mucus, sweat and tears.
• antibodies.
• Killer T cells.

Larry is taking a walk in the park. The pollen in the air makes him sneeze constantly. What line of defense is his immune system exhibiting?

• first line of defense

• second line of defense

• third line of defense

• fourth line of defense

Which of the following is NOT a first line of defense of the non-specific (innate) immune system? These mechanisms prevent pathogens from entering the body.

• skin

• mucous membranes

• fever

• stomach acid

This system contains organs that store cells that fight disease and also provides a means to transport cells that fight diseases

• immune system

• lymphatic system

A unique form of a white blood cell

• lymphocyte

• leukocyte

• bacteria

• virus

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