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WorksheetsImmune system and infectious disease quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the main function of the immune system?
Produce energy
Digest food
Protect against diseases
Control body temperature
Which of the following are considered invaders that can cause disease?
Memory cells
Antigens
Antibodies
Good cells
What are the proteins produced by the immune system to fight off antigens called?
Antibodies
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Enzymes
Which cells help to get rid of good cells that have already been infected?
Helper T cells
B cells
T cells
How does the immune system know which cells to attack?
By attacking all cells
By ignoring all cells
By destroying all cells
By binding with specific antigens
What type of immunity is gained when our bodies develop immunities over time through the immune system?
Adaptive immunity
Innate immunity
Passive immunity
Active immunity
How do vaccines work in relation to the immune system?
They weaken the immune system
They have no effect on the immune system
They build up defenses and antibodies
They introduce live pathogens
What is the role of memory cells in the immune system?
They remember antigens that have attacked the body
They produce antibodies
They communicate with other cells
They destroy infected cells
What is an infectious disease?
A disease that cannot be spread to others.
A disease that can be spread to others.
A disease that can only be spread by mosquitoes.
A disease that can be caused by disinfectants.
Which of the following diseases can be spread by mosquitoes?
the common cold
dengue
influenza
chicken pox
How can infectious diseases be spread from one person to another? Select all that apply.
trough the air
by physical contact
by animals
through food and water
The example of diseases that spread through the air is . . ..
COVID-19
chickenpox
skin disease
diarrhea
Diarrhea and cholera are examples of diseases that spread . . . .
through food and water
through the air
by animals
by physical contact
How do influenza spread by?
Air
Food
Water
Animals
Which of the following way is the correct way to prevent the spread of diseases?
Eating raw food
Spitting on the ground
Wearing a mask
Food left uncovered
Categorize which actions help prevent or spread disease
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
Which are ways to keep your immune system healthy?
Having good sleeping habits
Reduce stress
Staying up late
Maintain a healthy weight
Which is an example of a pathogen?
Memory cell
Bacteria
antigen
fly
Things that make us sick
Antibodies
Spleen
Pathogen
Vaccine
A weak or dead virus, administered so your immune system develops active immunity
passive immunity
vaccine
pathogen
antigen
