Human Immune System & Blood typing Quiz

Vaccinations help prepare the body to fight invasions of a specific pathogen by

• Inhibiting antigen production

• Stimulating antibody production

• Inhibiting white blood cell production

• Stimulating red blood cell production

An organism develops active immunity as a result of

• Manufacturing its own antigens

• Producing antibodies in response to a vaccination

• Receiving an injection of antibodies produced by another organism

• Receiving an injection of a dilute glucose solution

An insufficient amount of hemoglobin is most closely associated with the disorder known as

• Angina

• Coronary thrombosis

• Anemia

• High blood pressure

From the answers below, which one is the vector for Lyme disease?

• Dog ticks

• Deer ticks

• Dogs

• Deer

Which statement best describes why pathogens are harmful?

• All of the cells of an organism infected by pathogens become pathogens

• Pathogens cannot be controlled once they enter the cells of an organism

• Pathogens produce antibodies that will kill the host organism

• Pathogens can interfere with normal life functions

Which type of pathogenic microbe causes AIDS?

• A bacterium

• A multicellular fungus

• A virus

• A single-celled algae

Microbes that enter the body, causing disease, are known as

• Pathogens

• Antibodies

• Enzymes

• Hosts

With respect to the ABO blood group only, a transfusion of AB blood may safely be given to a person who has blood type

• A

• B

• AB

• O

A function of white blood cells is to

• Transport oxygen to body cells

• Produce hormones that regulate cell communication

• Carry glucose to body cells

• Protect the body against pathogens

The D antigen is also known as the __________ antigen.

• O

• X

• Rh

• AB