Quiz on the Immune System

What is the primary function of the immune system?

• To produce energy

• To protect the body from diseases

• To regulate body temperature

• To aid in digestion

What type of cells are primarily responsible for fighting infections?

• Nerve Cells

• White Blood Cells

• Platelets

• Red Blood Cells

Which type of white blood cell surrounds and ingests bacteria?

• B-Cells

• Phagocytes

• T-Cells

• Lymphocytes

What do B-Cells produce to combat foreign substances?

• Antibodies

• Vitamins

• Hormones

• Enzymes

Where do T-Cells develop?

• Spleen

• Lymph Nodes

• Thymus

• Bone Marrow

What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?

• Stores WBCs and destroys old blood cells

• Produces antibodies

• Filters lymph fluid

• Regulates blood pressure

Which type of immunity is temporary and borrowed from another source?

• Active Immunity

• Passive Immunity

• Adaptive Immunity

• Innate Immunity

What is the function of lymph nodes?

• Produce hormones

• Store red blood cells

• Filter toxins

• Store immune cells

What does the term 'innate immunity' refer to?

• Immunity acquired from another person

• Immunity that develops over time

• Immunity developed through vaccination

• Natural protection like skin barriers

What is the purpose of vaccines?

• To eliminate pathogens

• To cure diseases

• To replace antibodies

• To mimic adaptive immunity