Human Body Defence Mechanisms Quiz

What is the first line of defence in the human body?

• White Blood Cells

• Fever

• Antibodies

• Skin

Which enzyme in sweat helps in digesting bacterial cell walls?

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Lysozyme

• Pepsin

What is the role of fever in the human body's defence mechanism?

• Reduce body temperature

• Increase blood pressure

• Promote pathogen growth

• Inhibit microbial multiplication

Which type of immunity is obtained by being exposed to a live pathogen and developing the disease?

• Artificially Acquired Passive Immunity

• Artificially Acquired Active Immunity

• Naturally Acquired Passive Immunity

• Naturally Acquired Active Immunity

What is the main role of B-Lymphocytes in the immune system?

• Transport nutrients

• Regulate body temperature

• Destroy pathogens

• Produce antibodies

Which cells patrol around the blood and body to hunt for foreign antigens?

• Neurons

• Red Blood Cells

• Platelets

• White Blood Cells

What triggers the coagulation process in blood clotting?

• Hormones

• Clotting Factors

• Antibodies

• Enzymes

How do pathogens enter the body through the respiratory tract?

• Trapped by mucus

• Absorbed by skin

• Ingested with food

• Injected with syringes

Which organ acts as a barrier between pathogens and the body?

• Skin

• Heart

• Liver

• Kidney

What is the second line of defence in the human body?

• Fever

• Skin

• Antibodies

• Inflammation