Immune System Quiz

Each of the following is an example of a first line of defense of the immune system EXCEPT

• Skin

• Saliva

• Sneezing

• Antibody production

Which of the following is part of the second line of defense?

• Physical barriers

• Inflammation

• Biochemical barriers

• Adaptive immunity

What type of immunity is involved in the third line of defense?

• Innate immunity

• Physical barriers

• Adaptive (acquired) immunity

• Mechanical barriers

Which of the following is a component of innate immunity?

• T helper cells

• Skin

• Plasma cells

• Pre-antibodies

Which cell type is part of adaptive immunity?

• Macrophages

• Basophils

• T cells

• Mast cells

What is one of the goals of inflammation?

• Increase blood pressure

• Limit and control the inflammatory process

• Decrease body temperature

• Enhance muscle growth

Which of the following is a goal of inflammation related to the immune system?

• Initiate adaptive immune response

• Increase red blood cell count

• Enhance digestion

• Improve vision

What is the typical duration of acute inflammation?

• 2-4 days

• 8-10 days

• 3-5 weeks

• 1-2 months

When is chronic inflammation initiated?

• When acute inflammation is successful

• If acute inflammation proves inadequate

• At the start of any injury

• After 1 year of acute inflammation

How long can chronic inflammation last?

• 1-2 days

• 8-10 days

• Weeks to months

• 1-2 years