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Human Defence System Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of lysozyme in the general defence system?

a)

It traps pathogens in mucus

b)

It kills many pathogens in the stomach

c)

It dissolves cell walls of bacteria

d)

It produces sebum

2.

Which of the following is a component of the second line of general defence system?

a)

Skin

b)

Mucus

c)

Phagocytic white blood cells

d)

Cilia

3.

What do macrophages do in the general defence system?

a)

Prevent the spread of virus infections

b)

Destroy pathogens using complement proteins

c)

Engulf bacteria forming phagocytes

d)

Produce antibodies

4.

What is the function of interferon proteins in the general defence system?

a)

Destroy pathogens

b)

Prevent the spread of virus infections

c)

Produce antibodies

d)

Engulf bacteria forming phagocytes

5.

What do lymphocytes do in the specific defence system?

a)

Produce antibodies

b)

Attack body cells and display antigens on their surface

c)

Destroy pathogens using complement proteins

d)

Engulf bacteria forming phagocytes

6.

What is an antigen in the immune system?

a)

A type of lymphocyte

b)

A specific pathogen

c)

A foreign molecule that stimulates the production of antibodies

d)

A protein produced by white blood cells

7.

What is the function of antibodies in the immune system?

a)

Engulf bacteria forming phagocytes

b)

Prevent the spread of virus infections

c)

Protein produced by white blood cells in response to a specific antigen

d)

Stimulate the production of antigens

8.

What are memory cells in the immune system?

a)

Cells that attack body cells and display antigens on their surface

b)

Cells that remain in the body for a long time after an infection is fully overcome

c)

Cells that recognize foreign molecules on the surface of pathogens

d)

Cells that produce antibodies in response to foreign antigens

9.

What is natural active immunity in the immune system?

a)

Involves the production of a person's own antibodies in response to foreign antigens that enter the body

b)

Occurs when a person is given an injection containing antibodies made by another organism

c)

Occurs when a pathogen enters the body in a normal way

d)

Occurs when individuals are given antibodies that were formed by another organism

10.

What is natural passive immunity in the immune system?

a)

Occurs when a pathogen is medically introduced into the body

b)

Occurs when a child gets antibodies from its mother

c)

Occurs when individuals are given antibodies that were formed by another organism

d)

Involves the production of a person's own antibodies in response to foreign antigens that enter the body

11.

What is a vaccine in the context of immunisation?

a)

A protein produced by white blood cells in response to a specific antigen

b)

A type of lymphocyte

c)

A non-disease-causing dose of a pathogen that triggers the production of antibodies

d)

A foreign molecule that stimulates the production of antibodies

12.

What is the role of Plasma B cells in the immune system?

a)

Attack body cells and display antigens on their surface

b)

Mature in the thymus gland

c)

Engulf bacteria forming phagocytes

d)

Produce antibodies

13.

Where do T cells mature in the immune system?

a)

Thymus gland

b)

Spleen

c)

Bone marrow

d)

Lymph nodes

14.

What is the function of helper T cells in the immune system?

a)

Produce antibodies

b)

Attack body cells and display antigens on their surface

c)

Recognize foreign molecules on the surface of pathogens

d)

Recognise antigens and stimulate production of B cells and killer T cells

15.

What is the function of killer T cells in the immune system?

a)

Attack body cells and display antigens on their surface

b)

Destroy infected cells

c)

Produce antibodies

d)

Stimulate the production of antibodies

16.

Occurs when a person is given an injection containing antibodies made by another organism

a)

Artificial passive

b)

Natural passive

c)

Artificial active

d)

Natural active

17.

(a)   is the ability to resist disease caused by specific pathogens by the production of antibodies

18.

How many B cells are there ?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

4

d)

1

19.

How many T cells are there

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

20.

Inhibit Immune Response

a)

Memory T cells

b)

Helper T cells

c)

Killer T cells

d)

Suppressor T cells