Body Systems Review 4

Antigens cause the immune system to produce high molecular weight proteins called immunoglobulins or ____.

• antibodies

• mineralcocortiocoids

• antigens

• pathogens

The ______________ system returns interstitial fluid to the blood stream.

• ureters
• spleen
• thymus
• lymphatic

T cells are made in the___________

• bone marrow
• spleen
• thymus
• tonsiles

 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

What is the Immune system?

•  The body's defense system
• A system that gives support and structure 
• A system that helps you breathe
• None of the above

What do scientists call bacteria and viruses that can make people sick?  

• diseases
• vaccines
• antibodies
• pathogens

This organ behind the stomach filters pathogens from blood and stores lymphocytes.

• spleen

• thymus

• thyroid

• pancreas

This organ above the heart filters pathogens from blood and stores lymphocytes.

• spleen

• kidney

• thyroid

• thymus

Which organ detects pathogens as they pass through the throat?

• tonsil

• thymus

• spleen

• larynx

Which system prevents pathogens from ever entering the body?

• integumentary

• respiratory

• lymphatic

• circulatory