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Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following cells is a first line of defence against staphylococcal bacteria?
This type of immunity can be called nonspecific and refers to the bodies defenses that are present since birth.
resistance
adaptive immunity
acquired immunity
innate immunity
This type of immunity is acquired during one's lifetime. It is induced by antigens that invade the body.
innate immunity
adaptive immunity
nonspecific immunity
normal microbiota
The response to an infection. Causes the area to redden, swell, and feel warm.
Fever
Mucus
Dilation
Inflammation
The first line of defense against pathogens is to:
block pathogen from entering the body via the skin
kill infected cells
send signals to increase immune cell formation
kill the pathogen
After the vaccine is administered, what response to the vaccine is triggered in the body?
Secretion of antigens by lymphocytes
Production of temporary resistance to the disease
Absorption of histamines throughout the body
Production of antibodies providing active immunity
Largest lymphatic structure that filter for blood and platelets and white blood cells storage
lymph
spleen
tonsils
lymph vessels
Cleanser of lymph as wells as a site of T and B cell activation.
Tonsils
Lymph Nodes
Spleen
Lymph vessels
Protect the body from invasion in the gut.
Lymph vessels
Spleen
MALT (GALT)
Tonsils
Vestigial structure on the lower right abdomen
Spleen
Lymph Node
Appendix
Thymus
Transport lymph away from tissues.
Lymph vessels
Lymph Nodes
Tonsils
Spleen
stop germs entering the body through the mouth or the nose.
Tonsils and adenoids
Spleen
Lymph Nodes
Appendix
Which of the following is a result of inflammation?
redness, heat, itching, and swelling
coolness to the touch and swelling
reduction in size
reduction in size and heat
Sticky mucus are...
a type of mechanical barrier
a type of chemical barrier
a type of direct transmission
a type of indirect transmission
When the body launches an immune response against its own cells
Koch's Postulates
Immunity
Vaccine
Autoimmune disease
AIDS
Which immunity is present at birth and passed from the mother to the baby through milk and the placenta?
Artificial Active Immunity
Natural Active immunity
Natural passive immunity
Artificial passive immunity
immunity in which antibodies are given to a person rather than produced within the person's own body
Artificial Passive Immunity
Natural Passive Immunity
Artificial Active Immunity
Natural Active Immunity
immunity that occurs when a person's own immune system produces antibodies in response to the presence of a pathogen when a person gets sick
Natural Passive Immunity
Natural Active Immunity
Artificial Active Immunity
Artificial Passive Immunity
Is the following sequence of events of the acute inflammatory response in the correct order?
(1) Mast cells are triggered by inflammation and signal histamines
(2)histamines signal lymphocytes and clotting factors to the area
(3)Lymph capillaries open releasing both phagocytes and clotting factors
(4)Phagocytes consume foreign antigens and clotting factors seal the wound
Yes, it's in the correct order
Swith #3 for #1
Switch #2 for #1
Switch #3 for #4
Which of the following diseases is caused by a bacteria?
flu
cold
athletes foot
strep throat
The purpose of introducing weakened microbes into the body of an organism is to stimulate the
production of living microbes that will protect the organism from future attacks
production of antigens that will prevent infections from occurring
immune system to react and prepare the organism to fight future invasions by these microbes
replication of genes that direct the synthesis of hormones that regulate the number of microbes
Newborn infants nursing from their mother receive milk containing antibodies against diseases to which the mother is immune. The infants, however, remain immune to those diseases for only a short time. This situation is an example of
active immunity
passive immunity
an oral vaccine
a phagocytic activity
a foreign substance that causes the body to make antibodies
antibodies
erythrocyte
leukocyte
lymphatic
antigen
proteins produced by leukocytes that bind with and disable antigens
antibodies
erythrocyte
leukocyte
lymphatic
antigen
proteins produced by leukocytes that bind with and disable antigens
antibodies
erythrocyte
leukocyte
lymphatic
antigen
Which of the following is involved with the development of T lymphocytes in the fetus and infants?
adenoids
spleen
tonsils
thymus
What is the name of the lymphatic tissue found in the back of the throat?
thymus
spleen
tonsils
liver
a white blood cell that is involved in fighting infection
antibodies
erythrocyte
leukocyte
lymphatic
antigen
You are a doctor and Little Billy is in your office with the flu. His mother wants you to prescribe an antibiotic. Which would be the best response?
"Absolutely, get that kid an antibiotic!"
"Actually, he just needs to take a painkiller."
"Unfortunately, antibiotics do not work against viruses like the flu."
"Give him a vaccine and he will feel better right away!"
