Immune System Cells Quiz

What is the primary role of T lymphocytes in the immune system?

• To produce antibodies

• To digest pathogens

• To initiate the immune response

• To transport oxygen

What is the function of antigens on the surface of cells?

• To signal the cell's identity

• To replicate DNA

• To provide energy to the cell

• To transport nutrients

Which type of T cell is responsible for killing virus-infected cells?

• Memory T cells

• Killer T cells

• Regulatory T cells

• Helper T cells

How do killer T cells destroy infected cells?

• By releasing cytotoxins

• By blocking nutrient supply

• By producing antibodies

• By engulfing them

What is the relationship between helper T cells and HIV?

• HIV strengthens helper T cells

• HIV destroys helper T cells

• HIV has no effect on helper T cells

• HIV uses helper T cells to replicate

Why is the suppression of the immune system necessary after an infection?

• To prevent the immune system from attacking healthy cells

• To allow pathogens to multiply

• To enhance the immune response

• To increase the production of antibodies

What is another name for regulatory T cells?

• Memory T cells

• Suppressor cells

• Killer T cells

• Helper T cells

What can happen if suppressor cells do not function properly?

• The immune system becomes stronger

• The body attacks its own healthy cells

• Pathogens are not recognized

• Antibody production increases

Which cells are known for their non-specific immune response?

• Helper T cells

• Phagocytes

• Killer T cells

• Regulatory T cells

What is the main function of phagocytes in the immune system?

• To regulate immune response

• To transport oxygen

• To engulf and digest pathogens

• To produce antibodies