Immune Response Review

What is the immune system responsible for fighting off?

• Nutrients

• Oxygen

• Pathogens

• Hormones

Which cells are considered major players in the immune system?

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• Muscle cells

• White blood cells

What are foreign substances that enter the body and are targeted by the immune system known as?

• Antibodies

• Antigens

• Pathogens

• Vaccines

What are the two layers of immune response?

• Innate and Inflammatory

• Acquired and Allergic

• Innate and Acquired

• Adaptive and Innate

Which type of defense works quickly but is not specialized for individual pathogens?

• Acquired defenses

• Innate defenses

• Humoral immunity

• Cell-mediated immunity

What are the two types of Acquired (Adaptive) defenses?

• Skin and Mucous Membranes

• Humoral and Cell-mediated Immunity

• Inflammatory and Allergic Reactions

• Innate and Adaptive Responses

Which type of defense provides specialized and long-lasting defense against pathogens?

• Innate defenses

• Acquired defenses

• Skin

• Mucous Membranes

How do innate defenses prevent infection?

• By producing antibodies

• By creating physical barriers

• By increasing body temperature

• By neutralizing toxins

What is the role of skin in innate resistance?

• To produce white blood cells

• To absorb pathogens

• To create a physical barrier and inhibit bacterial growth

• To transport nutrients

Match the following substances with their function in inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the skin.

• Produced by the skin to inhibit bacterial growth

• Mucus and saliva

• Produced by organisms to fight infections

• Oil and sweat

• Regulate body functions and break down substances

• Antibiotics and antivirals

• Produced in the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts

• Hormones and enzymes