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WorksheetsBiology B - Module 3 Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is a pathogen?
A disease that can be passed from one organism to another.
A virus that can be passed from one organism to another
Anything that causes an infectious disease
An infectious disease
Which of the following living organisms can be pathogens
viruses
bacteria
all protists
protozoans
fungi
Which of the following are pathogen transmission methods?
direct contact
vectors
indirect contact via air
indirect contact via contaminated objects
When a disease is found in only a few individuals within a population, we call it a(n)
pandemic
endemic
epidemic
When there is a large outbreak of a disease in a specific area, we call it a(n)
pandemic
endemic
epidemic
When there is a large outbreak of a disease across a country, continent, or world; we call it a(n)
pandemic
endemic
epidemic
What do antibiotics do?
Prevent viruses from replicating
Prevent bacteria from replicating
Prevent viral diseases from spreading
Prevent bacterial diseases from spreading
Which of the following are physical barriers against disease?
mucus
skin
stomach acid
saliva
Which of the following are chemical barriers against disease?
mucus
skin
stomach acid
saliva
Explain why smokers are more susceptible to infectious diseases.
Which of the following are involved in non-specific immunity?
B lymphocytes
neutrophils
Helper T cells
macrophages
interferons
What is the function of neutrophils and macrophages in the immune response?
They recruit lymphocytes to a point of infection
They produce antiviral proteins
They begin the inflammatory response
The attempt to destroy pathogens by phagocytosis
What is the function of interferons in the immune response?
They recruit lymphocytes to a point of infection
They produce antiviral proteins
They begin the inflammatory response
The attempt to destroy pathogens by phagocytosis
Which of the following are involved in specific immunity?
lymphocytes
macrophages
intereferons
histamines
What is the function of helper T cell lymphocytes in specific immunity?
They attempt to engulf the pathogen
They bind B lymphocytes to pathogens
They produce histamine proteins
They produce antiviral proteins
What is the function of B cell lymphocytes in specific immunity?
They produce antibodies that compliment the antigen carried by a macrophage
They bind B lymphocytes to pathogens
They attempt to engulf the pathogen
They place a piece of the pathogen on the outside of their walls
What is the function of cytotoxic T cell lymphocytes in specific immunity?
They produce antibodies that compliment the antigen carried by a macrophage
They bind B lymphocytes to pathogens
They attach to and destroy cells with antigens
They place a piece of the pathogen on the outside of their walls
Which lymphocytes are long-living?
Memory B cells
T cells
B cells
macrophages
During pregnancy, a mother can produce antibodies to a disease and pass them onto her child. This is an example of
active immunity
passive immunity
What causes an allergic reaction?
anaphylactic shock
genetic disorders
an abnormal immune response to a common substance
a large amount of histamine is released, causing the bronchioles to contract
What causes an the response called anaphylactic shock?
tissue growths in the lungs
genetic disorders
an abnormal immune response to a common substance
a large amount of histamine is released, causing the bronchioles to contract
Where are lymphocytes produced?
bone marrow
spleen
thymus gland
lymph nodes
What is the term used to describe the immune system attacking the body’s own cells?
Autoimmunity
Anaphylactic shock
Active immunity
Passive immunity
The deliberate exposure of the body to an antigen to build future immunity is called
Phagocytosis
Immunization
Passive immunity
Cellular defense
Penicillin no longer treats certain diseases like gonorrhea effectively. This is an example of what problem?
Endemic diseases
Transmission of pathogens
Fungal growth
Antibiotic resistance
