Fever and Cytokines Quiz

What is one of the benefits of fever as a defense mechanism?

• It decreases metabolic rate.

• It inhibits interferon activity.

• It accelerates tissue repair.

• It promotes pathogen reproduction.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which cytokine is known as a pyrogen and is involved in fever?

• Interleukin 2

• Interleukin 1

• Interleukin 6

• Interleukin 10

What can happen if a fever exceeds 105°F?

• Increased energy levels

• Delirium

• Enhanced appetite

• Improved concentration

What are the stages of fever?

• Onset, peak, resolution

• Onset, stadium, defervescence

• Initiation, climax, decline

• Start, middle, end

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the primary function of cellular immunity?

• Antibody production

• Cell-mediated response

• Memory cell formation

• Hormone regulation

Which type of immunity involves B cells?

• Cellular immunity

• Humoral immunity

• Innate immunity

• Passive immunity

What characteristic is shared by both cellular and humoral immunity?

• Specificity and memory

• Immediate response

• Non-specific defense

• Hormonal regulation

What is natural active immunity?

• Production of one's own antibodies or T cells as a result of infection or natural exposure to antigen

• Temporary immunity acquired through placenta or milk

• Temporary immunity from injection of immune serum

• Production of antibodies through vaccination

Which type of immunity involves the production of memory cells through vaccination?

• Natural active immunity

• Artificial active immunity

• Natural passive immunity

• Artificial passive immunity

How is natural passive immunity acquired?

• Through vaccination

• Through infection or natural exposure

• Through placenta or milk

• Through injection of immune serum