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Immunity

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Infectious microorganisms called pathogens are the primary cause of disease. What do we call this concept?

a)

Germ Theory

b)

Invader Theory

c)

Sickness Theory

d)

Illness Theory

e)

Harm Theory

2.

Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa, Fungi, and Worms might all be examples of

a)

Pathogens

b)

Vitamins & Minerals

c)

Nutrients

d)

Amino Acids

e)

Nephrons

3.

Francesco Redi's experiment with maggots, flies, and meat helped to demonstrate that

a)

The maggots and flies were created by the meat

b)

Spontaneous Generation was actually correct

c)

Living things can sometimes be created by nonliving things

d)

Living things can only come from other living things

4.

Most species of bacteria are

a)

Dangerous

b)

Harmless or Helpful

5.

This pathogen reproduces quickly in your body because they are so simplistic.

a)

Viruses

b)

Bacteria

6.

If it gets inside a person, this pathogen can sometimes produce toxins that cause diseases and other problems.

a)

Viruses

b)

Bacteria

7.

These pathogens invade cells in order to reproduce, because they cannot reproduce on their own.

a)

Viruses

b)

Bacteria

8.

These pathogens cause infected cells to stop doing what they are supposed to do and instead build more of the pathogen.

a)

Viruses

b)

Bacteria

9.

Which body system is comprised of cells and organs meant to protect the organism from infectious diseases and pathogens?

a)

Excretory System

b)

Respiratory System

c)

Digestive System

d)

Circulatory System

e)

Immune System

10.

Which of the following are examples of the body's Natural Barriers that help keep invaders out?

a)

Skin, Mucus, Acids, Cilia

b)

Macrophages, Fever, Inflammation

c)

Helper T Cells, Killer T Cells, B Cells, Memory Cells

11.

Which of the following are examples of the body's Non-Specific Defenses that help to get rid of anything that doesn't belong in the body?

a)

Skin, Mucus, Acids, Cilia

b)

Macrophages, Fever, Inflammation

c)

Helper T Cells, Killer T Cells, B Cells, Memory Cells

12.

Which of the following are examples of the body's Immune Response that help to attack specific invaders?

a)

Skin, Mucus, Acids, Cilia

b)

Macrophages, Fever, Inflammation

c)

Helper T Cells, Killer T Cells, B Cells, Memory Cells

13.

Which of the following commands other white blood cells? Directs the troops and calls for reinforcements when needed?

a)

Helper T Cells

b)

Killer T Cells

c)

B Cells

d)

Memory Cells

14.

Which of the following remembers past invaders and will immediately recognize it if invaded again?

a)

Helper T Cells

b)

Killer T Cells

c)

B Cells

d)

Memory Cells

15.

Which of the following hunts down and destroys bacteria or infected cells?

a)

Helper T Cells

b)

Killer T Cells

c)

B Cells

d)

Memory Cells

16.

Which of the following releases Antibodies into the blood? The antibodies cling to the invader, sometimes killing it or at least making it easier for other white blood cells to find and identify it.

a)

Helper T Cells

b)

Killer T Cells

c)

B Cells

d)

Memory Cells

17.

A disorder where the immune system is so weak that it cannot fight off pathogens.

a)

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

b)

Cirrhosis

c)

Bronchitis

d)

Emphysema

e)

Ulcers

18.

The HIV virus causes

a)

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

b)

Cirrhosis

c)

Bronchitis

d)

Emphysema

e)

Ulcers

19.

The HIV virus targets and destroys

a)

Helper T Cells

b)

Killer T Cells

c)

B Cells

d)

Memory Cells

20.

Which of the following help to identify and fight of pathogens as part of the immune system?

a)

Red Blood Cells

b)

White Blood Cells