AP biology immune system quiz

Histamines directly cause:

• Helper T cells to mark pathogens for destruction

• Cytotoxic T cells to become activated

• B and T cells to create memory cells

• Blood vessels to dilate and leak fluid and WBC's

Interferon is a chemical messenger sent from a virus infected cell. What is its function?

• Causes neighboring cells to make proteins to block viral reproduction

• Calls white blood cells over to take care of the infection

• Causes neighboring cells to build up thicker cell membranes so the viruses can't enter

A B cell that is actively making antibodies is called a(n)

• memory B cell

• plasma cell

• Helper T cell

• Naive B cell

Helper T Cells activate which of the following?

• Cytotoxic T Cells

• B Cells

• Macrophages

• Natural Killer Cells

If a person has already had chicken pox, why do they generally not get sick a second time?

• Memory B and T cells activate the immune system before the virus has a chance to make you sick

• Natural killer cells recognize the pathogen quicker

• Your 1st line of defense does a better job

T cells mature in the ___________

• Thymus gland

• Tibia Bone

• Tongue

• Tonsils

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Which of the following acts as a messenger between the innate and adaptive immune system?

• Macrophage

• Cytotoxic T cell

• Plasma Cell

• Memory B Cell

These cells bind to antigen presenting cells signaling them to produce cytokines that stimulate B and T cells to divide

• helper T cell
• mast cell
• cytotoxic T cell
• plasma cells

Antibodies are

• carbohydrates.

• amino acids.

• lipids.

• proteins.

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What do antibodies attach to on the pathogen?

• Anti inflammatory
• Antigens
• Antiseptic
• Antibodies