6th Grade Science Final

Which of the following is a part of the body's nonspecific defense?

• an antibody

• a B cell

• fever

• a lymphocyte

A local response to a foreign substance penetrating the skin is ....

• An Antigen

• fever

• inflammation

• mucus

Which of the following does NOT characterize inflammation?

• There is an increase in blood flow to the area

• There is a response to pathogens once they have traveled through the body

• Macrophages destroy foreign substances

• The area may swell, become red, and be painful

Which of the following is NOT an inflammatory response?

• tender, warm, and red skin surrounding a simple scrape

• irritated, red, and swollen gums resulting from gingivitis

• antibodies and memory cells attacking whooping cough bacteria in the body

• extra plasma and white blood cells being brought to the site of a lung infection

Macrophages know which substances are foreign and need to be attacked by the ______ on the substances cell membranes

• antibodies

• antigens

• B cells

• T cells

Which of the following cells are not part of the body's immune response?

• B Cells

• lymphocytes

• macrophages

• red blood cells

Which of the following is a part of the body's specific defenses?

• an antibody

• inflammation

• a macrophage

• mucus production

Which of the following alerts B cells to action

• an antibody

• inflammation

• a red blood cell

• a T cell

Which of the following do NOT contribute to developing active immunity?

• antibodies

• B cells

• T cells

• macrophages

Antibodies are produced by ______

• antigens

• B cells

• T celles

• macrophages