Quiz on the Immune System

What are the two main types of immune systems?

• Innate and Adaptive

• Active and Passive

• Local and Herd

• Specific and Non-specific

Which cells are primarily involved in the acquired immune response?

• Eosinophils and Basophils

• Phagocytes and Macrophages

• B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes

• Natural Killer cells

What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?

• To destroy pathogens directly

• To produce cytokines

• To stimulate inflammation

• To recognize and bind to antigens

Which organ is primarily responsible for producing T lymphocytes?

• Bone Marrow

• Thymus

• Lymph Nodes

• Spleen

What type of immunity is provided by vaccines?

• Innate Immunity

• Natural Immunity

• Passive Immunity

• Active Immunity

What is the function of phagocytes?

• To ingest and destroy microbes

• To produce antibodies

• To activate T cells

• To stimulate inflammation

Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity?

• Phagocytes

• Stomach acids

• B cells

• Skin barriers

What is the primary function of memory cells?

• To provide lasting protection against pathogens

• To activate complement proteins

• To stimulate inflammation

• To produce antibodies

Which type of immunity is transferred from mother to child?

• Acquired Immunity

• Innate Immunity

• Active Immunity

• Passive Immunity

What is the role of the complement system?

• To stimulate inflammation

• To enhance the ability of antibodies to kill bacteria

• To activate T cells

• To produce antibodies