Immune System Quiz #2

Which of the following systems protects the body from disease?

• Digestive System
• Nervous System
• Immune System
• Skeletal System

How do germs enter the body?

• From touching a mucous membrane
• From not washing your hands
• a.  From touching your face
• All of the above

Which pathogen can be cured by antibiotics?

• Virus
• Bacteria
• Protist
• Fungi

The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:

• compensating
• homeostasis
• balancing
• routine

1st line of defense includes

• Skin

• Mucous Membranes

• White Blood Cells

• B Cells

• T Cells

2nd line of defense includes

• Skin

• Mucous Membranes

• White Blood Cells

• B Cells

• T Cells

3rd line of defense includes

• Skin

• Mucous Membranes

• White Blood Cells

• B Cells

• T Cells

White blood cells are the main cells of the immune system.  Where are they produced?

• Bone marrow
• Veins & arteries
• Stomach
• None of the above

What attaches to antigens and tags the pathogen for destruction?

• Pathogen

• Antibodies

• B-cells

• Lymphocyte

What is the specific response targeting a specific pathogen?

• Immune response

• Antigen

• Memory T and B cells

• Antibodies