Immunology Quiz

What is the study of the structure and function of the immune system?

• Immunology

• Physics

• Biology

• Chemistry

What does immunity mean?

• Strength

• Weakness

• Freedom

• Sickness

What is the main purpose of the innate immune response?

• To prevent the spread of pathogens throughout the body

• To regulate body temperature

• To fight allergies

• To create antibodies

Which organ provides a nearly impenetrable barrier to defend the body?

• Skin

• Lungs

• Liver

• Heart

What is the purpose of the complement system in the immune response?

• To regulate body temperature

• To fight infections

• To transport oxygen

• To produce antibodies

What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

• To cause infections

• To aid digestion

• To regulate blood sugar levels

• To signal other parts of the immune system to attack invaders

Which scientist introduced the smallpox vaccine in 1796?

• Paul Ehrlich

• Louis Pasteur

• Edward Jenner

• Robert Koch

What is the function of the thymus in the immune system?

• To store nutrients

• To produce T-cells

• To filter toxins from the blood

• To produce red blood cells

What is the purpose of the mucus membranes in the body?

• To produce hormones

• To aid in digestion

• To provide a barrier against pathogens

• To regulate body temperature

What is the origin of immunology as a branch of science?

• Geology

• Microbiology

• Astronomy

• Physics