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Pathophysiology - innate immune response

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The response to an infection. Causes the area to redden, swell, and feel warm.

a)

Fever

b)

Mucus

c)

Dilation

d)

Inflammation

2.

Chemical that causes the blood vessels around the infection to dilate (expand) so that more blood can flow to the infection

a)

Stomach acid

b)

Mucus

c)

Epithelial cells

d)

Histamines

3.

Which is NOT considered FIRST line of defense?

a)

Helper T-Cells

b)

Skin

c)

Hair

d)

Mucous Membranes

4.

What is phagocytosis?

a)

WBCs

b)

When a cells eat other cells

c)

When a cell collapses

d)

When a cell releases nutrients

5.

The innate immune system is...

a)

Always working and doesn't require any special preparation

b)

Needs to be "primed" before it can work to its full effectiveness

c)

Very specific and only defends against a specific pathogen

d)

Not very effective at preventing intruders

6.
What category of immune response would sneezing and mucus production fall under?
a)
Innate Immunity
b)
Acquired Immunity
c)
Humoral Immunity
d)
Cell Mediated Immunity
7.

Cells that provide a physical barrier to resist pathogen invasion, as well as secrete protective substances to discourage the accumulation of pathogens.

a)

Macrophages

b)

White blood cells

c)

Epithelial cells

d)

Helper T Cells

8.
What is the largest outer defense of the body?
a)
Stomach Acid 
b)
Mucous Membranes
c)
White Blood Cells
d)
Skin
9.

The correct identification of the blood cell is.....

a)

1. Lymphocyte

2. Monocyte

3. Red Blood Cell

4. Neutrophil

b)

1. Monocyte

2. Lymphocyte

3. Neutrophil

4. Red Blood Cell

c)

1. Neutrophil

2. Red Blood Cell

3. Monocyte

4. Lymphocyte

d)

1. Red Blood Cell

2. Neutrophil

3. Monocyte

4. Lymphocyte

10.

Which of these statements about phagocytes is not correct

a)

They have many mitochondria to produce ATP for endocytosis

b)

They have many lysosomes containing hydrolytic enzyme

c)

They provide specific defence against disease-causing organism

d)

They are white blood cells with a lobed nuclues

11.
 Liz notices that shortly after cutting her arm accidentally the area around the cut is turning red and feeling hot.  Which immune system defense is Liz experiencing?  
a)
inflammation
b)
white blood cell clotting
c)
skin
d)
fever
12.
Cells that ingest pathogens are
a)
plasma cells
b)
phagocytic cells
c)
helper T cells
d)
antibodies
13.

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

a)

Physical barriers

b)

White blood cells

c)

Blood plasma

d)

Red blood cells

14.

Which of the following are examples of innate (non-specific) immunity?

a)

Skin forms a physical and antiseptic barrier to pathogens

b)

Leukocytes detect the antigens of the E.coli bacterium and produce antibodies

c)

Macrophages engulf bacterial cells at the site of infection

d)

The body produces large numbers of memory cells with specific antibodies

15.

An agent that causes a disease is a...

a)

Pathogen

b)

Coronavirus

c)

Antigen

d)

Leukocyte

16.

What are the two parts of the immune system

a)

Innate and Adaptive

b)

Passive and Aggressive

c)

Innate and Non-Specific

d)

Adaptive and Acquired

17.

Whats another name for White Blood Cells?

a)

Lymphocytes

b)

Leukocytes

c)

Plasma Cells

d)

Memory Cells

18.

What are two examples of chemical barriers?

a)

Lysosomes in our eyes

b)

Skin

c)

White Blood Cells

d)

Stomach Acid

19.

White Blood Cells can travel anywhere in our body EXCEPT for

a)

Brain

b)

Spinal Cord

c)

Feet

d)

Stomach

20.

Fluid in the spaces between tissues is called...

a)

Lymph

b)

Blood

c)

Interstitial fluid

d)

Intravenous fluid