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Innate and Adaptive Immunity

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This type of immunity can be called nonspecific and refers to the bodies defenses that are present since birth.

a)

resistance

b)

adaptive immunity

c)

acquired immunity

d)

innate immunity

2.

This type of immunity is acquired during one's lifetime. It is induced by antigens that invade the body.

a)

innate immunity

b)

adaptive immunity

c)

nonspecific immunity

d)

normal microbiota

3.
An organism that enters a life form and causes disease or sickness is a/an:
a)
macrophage
b)
pathogen
c)
vaccine
d)
flu
4.
Which of the following is NOT part of the first line of defense?
a)
skin
b)
B cells
c)
sweat
d)
lysozyme
5.
Which type of immunity has memory?
a)
innate
b)
adaptive/acquired
6.
Which line of defense includes the skin, sweat, mucous membranes, and normal microbiota?
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
7.

Which of the following things are true about the innate immune system? (Choose 2)

a)

non-specific

b)

takes a long time to work

c)

first line of defense

d)

can defeat all pathogens that enter your body

8.

This system learns about different pathogens over time. It takes longer to respond and has specific responses for different types of pathogens

a)

innate immune system

b)

adaptive immune system

9.
Which type of immunity has memory?
a)
innate
b)
adaptive/acquired
10.
Since we have our immune system to protect us from disease, why do we still need a vaccine?
a)
Because some diseases are too severe for our immune system.
b)
Because adaptive immunity takes days to weeks to initiate a response and sometimes it is too late.
c)
Because some people are immune deficient or have weak immune systems.
d)
All of the above
11.

What is the body's first line of defense against infection?

a)

Physical barriers

b)

White blood cells

c)

Blood plasma

d)

Red blood cells

12.

Which cytokine, IL-1 or IL-10, is considered to be pro-inflammatory?

a)

IL-1

b)

IL-10

13.

The adaptive immune response involves specialized white blood cells called lymphocytes which are also known as

a)

platelets.

b)

macrophages.

c)

B and T cells.

14.

How do immune cells recognize foreign cells? (pick 2)

a)

PAMPs

b)

PGN

c)

LPS

d)

MAMPs

15.

Cells modify their behavior based on what they encounter through thier

a)

TLRs

b)

PGNs

c)

MAMPs

d)

PAMPs