Non-specific defence against disease

Which is the best description of the term 'non-specific' defence?

• general

• not specific

• against a particular type of pathogen

• against any type of pathogen

Which is the correct definition of an expulsive reflex?

• a voluntary response that removes pathogens from body cavities

• an involuntary response that removes pathogens from the body

• an involuntary response that removes pathogens from body cavities

• a voluntary response that removes pathogens from the body

Which of the following is not an expulsive reflex?

• sneezing

• coughing

• defecating

• vomiting

Which of the following has both sebum and flora?

• mucous membranes

• mast cells

• the skin

• the digestive tract

What is the function of skin flora?

• to destroy pathogens

• to attract phagocytes

• to outcompete pathogens

• to prevent pathogens from entering the body

In/on which of the following do you find phagocytes?

• mucous membranes

• the skin

• the stomach

• the blood

Which two types of cell are found in a mucous membrane?

• squamous epithelial

• goblin cells

• goblet cells

• ciliated epithelial cells

What do goblet cells do?

• secrete mucus

• waft pathogens

• secrete mucous

• destroy pathogens

What is/are the function(s) of the inflammatory response?

• to prevent pathogens from spreading to the rest of the body

• to prevent pathogens from reproducing

• to destroy pathogens

• to cause pain

What type of white blood cell(s) is/are involved in the inflammatory response?

• lymphocytes

• cytokines

• mast cells

• neutrophils