WorksheetsImmune System Practice
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the main role of white blood cells in the immune system?
To carry oxygen to tissues.
To produce digestive acids.
To regulate blood sugar levels.
To attack and destroy pathogens.
Which of the immune system’s organs is primarily responsible for filtering out old red blood cells?
Thymus
Spleen
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
What happens in bone marrow as part of the immune system?
It filters toxins out of the blood.
It produces stem cells that can become red or white blood cells.
It stores fat cells for energy.
It produces digestive enzymes.
When a pathogen enters the body through a cut, what is the immediate immune response?
Platelets form a clot to seal the cut and prevent further infection.
The lungs increase oxygen supply to the blood.
The digestive system isolates the pathogen to be expelled.
The nervous system sends signals to increase body temperature.
Why might a doctor recommend the removal of someone’s tonsils?
Because they started producing too much insulin.
Because they began absorbing too many nutrients.
Because they’re getting infected frequently and causing sore throats.
Because they’re obstructing the passage of air while breathing.
Which of the following symptoms are NOT an indication the body is fighting off pathogens?
Fever
Increased appetite
Vomiting
Runny nose
Which of the following organs belong to the immune system? Select ALL that apply.
Tonsils
Lymph nodes
Thymus
Pancreas
Spleen
Which of the following tissues are a part of the immune system? Select ALL that apply.
White blood cells
Nervous tissue
Muscle tissue
Lymph tissue
Bone marrow
Which explanation best supports your above choice about the role of lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes produce lymph fluid that circulates throughout the body, delivering nutrients.
Lymph nodes are responsible for producing hormones that regulate the immune response.
Lymph nodes filter lymph fluid and contain immune cells that destroy pathogens.
Lymph nodes control the level of oxygen in the blood and remove carbon dioxide.
What is the main role of white blood cells in the immune system?
To carry oxygen to tissues.
To produce digestive acids.
To regulate blood sugar levels.
To attack and destroy pathogens.
Which of the immune system’s organs is primarily responsible for filtering out old red blood cells?
Thymus
Spleen
Lymph nodes
Tonsils
What happens in bone marrow as part of the immune system?
It filters toxins out of the blood.
It produces stem cells that can become red or white blood cells.
It stores fat cells for energy.
It produces digestive enzymes.
When a pathogen enters the body through a cut, what is the immediate immune response?
Platelets form a clot to seal the cut and prevent further infection.
The lungs increase oxygen supply to the blood.
The digestive system isolates the pathogen to be expelled.
The nervous system sends signals to increase body temperature.
Why might a doctor recommend the removal of someone’s tonsils?
Because they started producing too much insulin.
Because they began absorbing too many nutrients.
Because they’re getting infected frequently and causing sore throats.
Because they’re obstructing the passage of air while breathing.
Which of the following symptoms are NOT an indication the body is fighting off pathogens?
Fever
Increased appetite
Vomiting
Runny nose
Which of the following organs belong to the immune system? Select ALL that apply.
Tonsils
Lymph nodes
Spleen
Thymus
Pancreas
Which of the following tissues are a part of the immune system? Select ALL that apply.
Nervous tissue
Bone marrow
Muscle tissue
White blood cells
Lymph tissue
Why are T-cells important when you get sick again with a germ you had before?
They help you digest food.
They remember specific germs and attack them.
They make your muscles stronger.
They help you sleep better.
Which explanation best supports your above choice about the role of lymph nodes?
Lymph nodes produce lymph fluid that circulates throughout the body, delivering nutrients.
Lymph nodes are responsible for producing hormones that regulate the immune response.
Lymph nodes filter lymph fluid and contain immune cells that destroy pathogens.
Lymph nodes control the level of oxygen in the blood and remove carbon dioxide.
