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Immune system and infectious disease quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main function of the immune system?

a)

Produce energy

b)

Digest food

c)

Protect against diseases

d)

Control body temperature

2.

Which of the following are considered invaders that can cause disease?

a)

Memory cells

b)

Antigens

c)

Antibodies

d)

Good cells

3.

What are the proteins produced by the immune system to fight off antigens called?

a)

Antibodies

b)

Lipids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Enzymes

4.

Which cells help to get rid of good cells that have already been infected?

a)

Helper T cells

b)

B cells

c)

T cells

5.

How does the immune system know which cells to attack?

a)

By attacking all cells

b)

By ignoring all cells

c)

By destroying all cells

d)

By binding with specific antigens

6.

What type of immunity is gained when our bodies develop immunities over time through the immune system?

a)

Adaptive immunity

b)

Innate immunity

c)

Passive immunity

d)

Active immunity

7.

How do vaccines work in relation to the immune system?

a)

They weaken the immune system

b)

They have no effect on the immune system

c)

They build up defenses and antibodies

d)

They introduce live pathogens

8.

What is the role of memory cells in the immune system?

a)

They remember antigens that have attacked the body

b)

They produce antibodies

c)

They communicate with other cells

d)

They destroy infected cells

9.

What is an infectious disease?

a)

A disease that cannot be spread to others.

b)

A disease that can be spread to others.

c)

A disease that can only be spread by mosquitoes.

d)

A disease that can be caused by disinfectants.

10.

Which of the following diseases can be spread by mosquitoes?

a)

the common cold

b)

dengue

c)

influenza

d)

chicken pox

11.

How can infectious diseases be spread from one person to another? Select all that apply.

a)

trough the air

b)

by physical contact

c)

by animals

d)

through food and water

12.

The example of diseases that spread through the air is . . ..

a)

COVID-19

b)

chickenpox

c)

skin disease

d)

diarrhea

13.

Diarrhea and cholera are examples of diseases that spread . . . .

a)

through food and water

b)

through the air

c)

by animals

d)

by physical contact

14.

How do influenza spread by?

a)

Air

b)

Food

c)

Water

d)

Animals

15.

Which of the following way is the correct way to prevent the spread of diseases?

a)

Eating raw food

b)

Spitting on the ground

c)

Wearing a mask

d)

Food left uncovered

16.

Categorize which actions help prevent or spread disease

Categorize the following

Cooking and cleaning food properly

Washing hands frequently

Using hand sanitizer regularly

Keeping living spaces clean and sanitized

Getting vaccinated against common infections

Avoiding close contact with sick individuals

Properly covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing

Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces

Not washing hands after using the restroom

Sharing drinks or utensils with others

Not covering mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing

Ignoring food expiration dates

Not getting vaccinated against common infections

Not disinfecting frequently touched surfaces

Ignoring personal hygiene practices

Not wearing a mask in crowded places

Prevent infections
Increase infections
17.

Which are ways to keep your immune system healthy?

a)

Having good sleeping habits

b)

Reduce stress

c)

Staying up late

d)

Maintain a healthy weight

18.

Which is an example of a pathogen?

a)

Memory cell

b)

Bacteria

c)

antigen

d)

fly

19.

Things that make us sick

a)

Antibodies

b)

Spleen

c)

Pathogen

d)

Vaccine

20.

A weak or dead virus, administered so your immune system develops active immunity

a)

passive immunity

b)

vaccine

c)

pathogen

d)

antigen