pathophysiology

What is the primary function of the immune system?

• Protecting against microorganisms

• Removing damaged cells

• Destroying cancer cells

• All of the above

What is the first line of defense in innate immunity?

• White blood cells

• Physical and chemical barriers

• Adaptive immunity

• Inflammatory response

What triggers the inflammatory response?

• Infection

• Damage or trauma to body tissues

• Autoimmune reactions

• Exposure to allergens

What is the main role of pyrogens?

• Trigger inflammation

• Destroy viruses

• Increase body temperature (fever)

• Produce antibodies

Which cells are responsible for cellular immunity?

• T cells

• B cells

• Macrophages

• Platelets

What type of immunity involves memory cells?

• Innate immunity

• Adaptive immunity

• Inflammatory response

• Passive immunity

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is immediate and IgE-mediated?

• Type IV

• Type III

• Type II

• Type I

Which organ is most involved in the maturation of T cells?

• Bone marrow

• Thymus

• Spleen

• Liver

What is a common example of passive acquired immunity?

• Maternal antibodies passed through breastfeeding

• Vaccination

• Fighting an infection

• Developing allergies

Which autoimmune disease is associated with a butterfly-shaped rash?

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Multiple sclerosis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

• Crohn’s disease