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Physiology Immunity

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What do antibodies attach to on the pathogen?
a)
Anti inflammatory
b)
Antigens
c)
Antiseptic
d)
Antibodies
2.
Cells that ingest pathogens are
a)
plasma cells
b)
phagocytic cells
c)
helper T cells
d)
antibodies
3.
 Liz notices that shortly after cutting her arm accidentally the area around the cut is turning red and feeling hot.  Which immune system defense is Liz experiencing?  
a)
inflammation
b)
white blood cell clotting
c)
skin
d)
fever
4.
T cells mature in the
a)
bone marrow
b)
spleen
c)
thymus
d)
kidney
5.
__________ immunity is when the bodies makes its own antibodies.
a)
passive
b)
active
c)
cell mediated
d)
false
6.
T cells that kill infected cells are
a)

cytotoxic T's/Killer T's

b)
helper T's
c)
plasma cells
d)

antigen presenting cells

7.
T cells are made in the___________
a)
bone marrow
b)
spleen
c)
thymus
d)
tonsiles
8.

Skin protects a person from pathogens by _______________.

a)

being thin and easy to allow things through

b)

shedding occasionally

c)

serving as a protective layer that keeps foreign objects out

d)

allowing bacteria to enter if it is healthy

9.

A secondary immune response will be faster when...

a)

The individual has encountered the pathogen already

b)

The individual's macrophages are on high alert

c)

The individual has encountered the pathogen and has memory B cells circulating

d)

Antibodies are produced by T cells

10.

T lymphocyte is used in which immune response

a)

Humoral Immune Response

b)

Cell Mediated Immune Response

c)

Antibody-Mediated Immune Response

11.
What function does mucus play in the immune system?
a)
traps foreign particles from entering the body
b)
moistens food
c)
produces WBCs
d)
acts as a lubricant
12.
In antibody mediated immunity which statement is NOT true?
a)
B lymphocytes are sensitized by an antigen
b)
Memory cells are produced
c)
Plasma cells are produced
d)
B lympocytes respond to infected cells
13.
A white blood cell that makes antibodies
a)
T cell
b)
bacteria
c)
B cell
d)
mast cell
14.

Destroy infected cells and recognize cancerous cells

a)

Helper T Cells

b)

T cells for delayed hypersensitivity

c)

Suppressor T Cells

d)

Cytotoxic/ Killer T Cells

15.

B Cells differentiate into memory cells and this cell that secretes antibodies?

a)

stem cells

b)

nerve cells

c)

helper cells

d)

plasma cells

16.

This cell activates cytotoxic T cells, other helper T cells as well as B cells

a)

Helper T Cells

b)

T Cells for delayed hypersensitivity

c)

Suppressor T Cells

d)

Cytotoxic T Cells

17.
These cells remain in the blood stream after an immune response.
a)
Memory B and T Cells
b)
Killer T Cells and B Cells
c)
Helper T  and B Cells
d)
Suppressor Cells and Macrophages
18.
Example of 3rd line of defense.
a)
T cells and B cells reacting to pathogens
b)
Phagocytes engulfing pathogens
c)
Hydrochloric acid killing pathogens
d)
Mucus and cilia catching pathogens
19.
When a macrophage engulfs a pathogen and displays the antigens, what happens next?
a)
Helper T cells pick up information about the specific pathogen
b)
B cells produce antibodies
c)
Killer T cells destroy more pathogens
d)
Nothing
20.

This line of defense forms a barrier that stops all "things" from getting into the body or blood

a)

1st line defense

b)

2nd line defense

c)

3rd line defense

21.

This type of immunity is acquired by the transfer of maternal antibodies across placenta (IgG) / in breast milk (IgA).

a)

Naturally acquired Passive immunity

b)

Artificially induced Passive immunity

c)

Naturally acquired Active immunity

d)

Artificially induced Active immunity

22.

This type of immunity is developed after getting a vaccination.

a)

Naturally acquired Passive immunity

b)

Artificially induced Passive immunity

c)

Naturally acquired Active immunity

d)

Artificially induced Active immunity

23.

This type of immunity is developed after exposure to an infection (antigen).

a)

Naturally acquired Passive immunity

b)

Artificially induced Passive immunity

c)

Naturally acquired Active immunity

d)

Artificially induced Active immunity

24.

Which is NOT part of the Innate Immune System?

a)

Lymphocytes

b)

Skin

c)

Natural Killer Cells

d)

Tears

25.

Humoral immunity is mediated via _____

a)

antibodies

b)

memory cells

c)

natural killer cells

d)

interferon

26.

Which of the following processes do humoral and cell mediated immunity have in common ?

a)

they both form antigens after being sensitized

b)

they both have an antigen presented to them

c)

they both develop resistance to the antigen

d)

they both modify antigens to be compatible with the body

27.
Which of the following is part of innate immunity?
a)

Vaccination

b)
Cell-Mediated Response
c)
Inflammation
d)
Humoral Response
28.

Which of the following is not true about innate immunity?

a)

It is present from the time of birth

b)

It is present before any exposure to pathogens or foreign antigen

c)

It responds to a specific pathogen

d)

It is found in all animals and plants

29.

Which of the following is a barrier defense? Select all that apply

a)

pH of skin

b)

Skin itself

c)

Mucus

d)

Neutrophils

30.

Which of the following best describes the innate nonspecific immune system?

a)

A targeted and highly specific response to a single pathogen or molecule

b)

A generalized and nonspecific set of defenses against a group of pathogens

c)

A set of barrier mechanisms that adapts to specific pathogens after repeated exposure

d)

The production of antibody molecules against pathogens