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Worksheetspathophysiology
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of the immune system?
Protecting against microorganisms
Removing damaged cells
Destroying cancer cells
All of the above
What is the first line of defense in innate immunity?
White blood cells
Physical and chemical barriers
Adaptive immunity
Inflammatory response
What triggers the inflammatory response?
Infection
Damage or trauma to body tissues
Autoimmune reactions
Exposure to allergens
What is the main role of pyrogens?
Trigger inflammation
Destroy viruses
Increase body temperature (fever)
Produce antibodies
Which cells are responsible for cellular immunity?
T cells
B cells
Macrophages
Platelets
What type of immunity involves memory cells?
Innate immunity
Adaptive immunity
Inflammatory response
Passive immunity
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is immediate and IgE-mediated?
Type IV
Type III
Type II
Type I
Which organ is most involved in the maturation of T cells?
Bone marrow
Thymus
Spleen
Liver
What is a common example of passive acquired immunity?
Maternal antibodies passed through breastfeeding
Vaccination
Fighting an infection
Developing allergies
Which autoimmune disease is associated with a butterfly-shaped rash?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Multiple sclerosis
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Crohn’s disease
