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Defenses against Diseases

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When viruses infect body cells, certain host cells produce proteins that inhibit synthesis of viral proteins and help block viral replication. this protein is called

a)

histamine

b)

lysozyme

c)

interferons

d)

amylase

2.

The main role of antibodies is

a)

increase the production of viral proteins

b)

destroy pathogens

c)

tag antigens for destruction by immune cells.

d)

inhabit the production of viral proteins

3.

……………..increase the flow of blood and fluids to the affected area and enlarge blood capillaries

a)

histamine

b)

lysozyme

c)

phagocyte

d)

B cells

4.

The body makes up to 10 billion different antibodies.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

The shape of each type of antibody allows it to attach to many types of antigens.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

The inflammatory response causes infected areas to become

a)

dry and cold

b)

painful, cold and red

c)

red, warm but with no sense of pain

d)

red, warm and painful, or inflamed.

7.

The main working cells of the immune response

a)

B cells

b)

antibodies

c)

T cells

d)

B & T cells

8.

are lymphocytes the produced and matured in the bone marrow

a)

B cells

b)

T cells

9.

are lymphocytes the produced in the bone marrow but matured in the thymus

a)

B cells

b)

T cells

10.

Which one of the following is not involved in the specific immune response

a)

B cells

b)

antibodies

c)

T cells

d)

fever