HBS Immune

What is the medical term for white blood cells?

• Hemocytes

• Leukocytes

• Lymphocytes

• Erythrocytes

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

When infectious pathogens enters the body, white blood cells (B-cells), produce THESE molecules to attack or impair the pathogens:

• Antigens

• Antibodies

• Toxins

• Vaccines

Vaccinations are an example of:

• Innate immunity

• Acquired immunity

These components of our innate, or nonspecific, immune system are found in our nose, trachea, and lungs and work with mucus to trap foreign invaders:

• Digestive Enzymes

• Secretions

• Cilia

• Phagocytes

These components of our innate, or nonspecific, immune system are found in digestive tract and on our skin to prevent foreign invaders from attaching.

• Normal flora

• Secretions

• Cilia

• Phagocytes

What is the function of the thymus?

• Help the immune system by training and developing cells

• Danger the inmune system

• Links nervous system to endocrine system

• Regulates blood sugar

What is the primary function of the human immune system?

• To produce energy

• To fight infections

• To digest food

• To regulate hormones

Which type of cell is primarily responsible for producing antibodies?

• Red blood cells

• Platelets

• B-cells

• T-cells

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

• To filter blood and help fight infections

• To produce insulin

• To store calcium

• To regulate body temperature

Which of the following is a component of the adaptive immune system?

• Skin

• Mucus

• T-cells

• Stomach acid