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Ivy Biology

Total questions: 129

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A reaction in which particles (such as red blood cells or bacteria) suspended in a liquid collect into clumps and which occurs as a response to a specific antibody.

(a)  

2.

Proteins released by lymphocytes to protect against pathogens. They cause agglutination.

(a)  

3.

Destroy pathogens on the outer body surface, at body openings, and on inner body linings. Sweat, mucus, tears, and saliva all contain enzymes that kill pathogens. Urine is too acidic for many pathogens, and semen contains zinc, which most pathogens cannot tolerate. In addition, stomach acid kills pathogens that enter the GI tract in food or water.

(a)   barrier

4.

Something that physically block pathogens from entering the body.

(a)   barrier

5.

The pathogen is passed directly from one host to another by transfer of body fluids such as blood or semen (eg HIV, gonorrhoea, hepatitis B & C).

(a)   transmission / contact

6.

A living organism that acts as a harbour for invading pathogenic organisms. / A living organism that is infected with or is fed upon by a parasitic or pathogenic organism.

(a)  

7.

The pathogen leaves the host and is carried in some way to another, uninfected individual.

(a)   transmission / contact

8.

An organism, typically a biting insect or tick, that transmits a pathogen, disease, or parasite from one animal or plant to another.

(a)  

9.

A slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes and glands for lubrication or protection.

(a)  

10.

Making antibodies and developing memory cells for future response to infection.

(a)  

11.

The process of introducing a vaccine into the body to help the immune system develop immunity to a specific infectious disease or pathogen.

(a)  

12.

A type of white blood cell with a large round nucleus and very little non-granular cytoplasm. They are responsible for antibody production.

(a)  

13.

An organism that causes a disease (bacteria, virus, fungi).

(a)  

14.

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and destroys pathogens.

(a)  

15.

The process by which a cell uses its plasma membrane to engulf, ingest and destroy pathogens.

(a)  

16.

A disease in which the pathogen can be passed on (transmitted) from one host to another.

(a)   disease

17.

A combination of body defenses made up of cells, tissues, and organs that fight off pathogens and disease

a)

Lymphatic System

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

vaccine

d)

inflammation

e)

immune system

18.

A preparation of dead or weakened pathogens that is introduced into the body to cause an immune response.

a)

Lymphatic System

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

vaccine

d)

inflammation

e)

immune system

19.

The body’s response to injury or disease, resulting in a condition of swelling, pain, heat, and redness

a)

Lymphatic System

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

vaccine

d)

inflammation

e)

immune system

20.

A secondary circulation system that helps the body fight pathogens and maintain its fluid balance

a)

Lymphatic System

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

vaccine

d)

inflammation

e)

immune system

21.

The white blood cells in the lymphatic system

a)

Lymphatic System

b)

Lymphocytes

c)

vaccine

d)

inflammation

e)

immune system

22.

__________________________ is your body’s ability to resist the germs that cause a particular disease.

a)

Antigen

b)

immunity

c)

specific response

d)

fever

e)

antibodies

23.

Having a(n) __________________________ makes it harder for pathogens to reproduce and results in the body producing more white blood cells to destroy pathogens.

a)

Antigen

b)

immunity

c)

specific response

d)

fever

e)

antibodies

24.

__________________________ are proteins that attach to antigens, keeping them from harming the body.

a)

Antigen

b)

immunity

c)

specific response

d)

fever

e)

antibodies

25.

A(n) __________________________ is any substance released by invading pathogens.

a)

Antigen

b)

immunity

c)

specific response

d)

fever

e)

antibodies

26.

Since the body recognizes pathogens that it has already fought, it creates a(n) __________________________ with cells ready to attack when those pathogens appear again.

a)

Antigen

b)

immunity

c)

specific response

d)

fever

e)

antibodies

27.

Edward Jenner succeeded in creating a vaccine against smallpox by injecting patients with material of which disease?

a)

Smallpox

b)

Cowpox

c)

Cattle Virus

d)

Measles Virus

28.

What is the function of innate immune response?

a)

Act very rapid as a first line of defense to eliminate the infection

b)

Trap microbes so they cannot spread in our body freely

c)

coordinate and support adaptive immunity

d)

all the above

29.

What is the main advantage of live attenuated vaccine?

a)

It provides more durable immunity: boosters may be required:though less frequently than would otherwise be necessary

b)

it is safer than other kinds of vaccines

c)

it does not cause any severe side effects or complications

d)

it is suitable for people with any type of health

30.

Which is not true about subunit vaccines?

a)

they can be designed using molecular biology technique

b)

they are less harmful than live attenuated vaccine

c)

they generally are made of polypeptide or oligopeptide

d)

they provide lifetime protection

31.

Since we have our immune system to protect us from disease, why do we still need vaccine?

a)

Because some diseases are too severe for our immune system

b)

because adaptive immunity takes days to weeks to initiate a response and sometimes it is too late

c)

because some people are immune deficient or have weak immune systems

d)

all the above

32.
How can bacteria enter drinking water?
a)
From sewage in cases of poor sanitation
b)
From aquifers
c)
From diseases
d)
From sanitation
33.

Are ALL bacteria pathogens?

a)
Yes
b)
No
34.
What are cholera and typhoid?
a)

diseases caused by water contaminated mainly with human faeces

b)
diseases caused by water contaminated by any pathogen
c)

diseases present in all non drinkable water

d)
pathogens that cause infectious diseases
35.
Which of the two water-borne diseases can develop symptoms a few hours after the infection?
a)
Cholera
b)
Typhoid
36.
Are there vaccines both for cholera and for typhoid?
a)
Yes
b)
No
37.
Is antibiotics a treatment for cholera?
a)
No
b)
Yes
38.
Which of the two water-borne diseases has occurred more in the last decade?
a)
Typhoid
b)
Cholera
39.

Which is necessary to prevent the spread of cholera and typhoid? Mark ALL that apply

a)
Good sanitation
b)
Good hygiene
c)

Good food manipulation

d)

Living in urban areas

40.
Why is malaria different from cholera and typhoid?
a)
It is not transmitted by bacteria in water
b)
It is not transmitted by a parasite
c)
It is not transmitted in water
41.
Why is malaria considered a water-related disease?
a)
Its vector needs water to reproduce
b)
It is found in water
c)
It is transmitted by drinking water
42.
Which is the vector that transmits malaria?
a)
Female anopheles mosquito
b)
Anopheles mosquito
c)
Plasmodium parasite
43.
What is the pathogen agent of malaria?
a)
Plasmodium parasite
b)
Anopheles mosquito
44.
What is the approximate percentage of the countries affected by malaria?
a)

90

b)

50

c)

30

45.
What is the approximate percentage of the world population affected by malaria
a)

50

b)

30

46.
Which region of the world has the top record in deaths due to malaria?
a)
Sub-Saharan Africa
b)
Asia
c)
South America
47.
Some malaria symptoms are...
a)
Fever and chills
b)
Diarrhoea
c)
Vomits
48.

What is the best prevention and control for people who live in affected areas to avoid the spread of malaria?

a)
Avoiding mosquito bites
b)
Avoiding visiting malaria areas
c)
Avoiding contact with ill people
49.

People in areas where malaria exists can avoid mosquito bites by... (Mark ALL that apply)

a)
Only being outside at daytime
b)
Wearing clothes that cover most of their bodies
c)
Sleeping under mosquito nets
50.
Pouring oil onto the surface fo the water where mosquitoes breed...
a)
...is a measure that governments can take to control malaria
b)
...is not a valid measure to control malaria
51.
Draining wetland areas
a)
is a measure to remove mosquito-breeding sites
b)
is not a good way to prevent the spread of malaria
52.

A/an __________ is an injection of a weekened form of a pathogen to help the individual gain immunity from a disease.

a)

Virus

b)

Vacuum

c)

Vaccine

d)

Antibiotics

53.

You are a doctor and Little Billy is in your office with the flu. His mother wants you to prescribe an antibiotic. Which would be the best response?

a)

"Absolutely, get that kid an antibiotic!"

b)

"Give him a vaccine and he will feel better right away!"

c)

"Actually, he just needs to take a painkiller."

d)

"Unfortunately, antibiotics do not work against viruses like the flu."

54.

Which of these is NOT a sign that the body is fighting a pathogen?

a)

Fever

b)

Coughing

c)

Bleeding

d)

Sneezing

55.

Which type of virus has spikes on the outside, giving it a "crown-like" appearance?

a)

Bacteriophage

b)

Coronavirus

c)

Ebola Virus

d)

Norovirus

56.

Which of these would never be included in a vaccine, due to its potential to cause illness/disease?

a)

Weekened Virus

b)

Fully deactivated virus

c)

Partial virus

d)

Complete, fully active virus

57.

Which is smaller, a virus or a bacterium?

a)

Virus

b)

Bacterium

58.

The first vaccine that was developed was for

a)

Smallpox

b)

Polio

c)

Chickenpox

d)

Rubella

59.

True/False: Sometimes vaccines need boosters to remain effective.

a)

False

b)

True

60.

What is a possible outcome if the spike protein on the coronavirus mutated?

a)

The vaccine may have reduced effectiveness.

b)

The vaccine may no longer be effective.

c)

Option A and B

61.

The first person to discover the vaccines was...

a)

None of them

b)

Bruce Jenner

c)

Edward Cullen

d)

Edward Jenner

62.

Jenner, used the virus of ___________________ to produce the first vaccine.

a)

Smallpox

b)

Cowpox

c)

Malaria

d)

Chickenpox

63.

Vaccines work because the immune system saves the information in the:

a)

Memory cells

b)

Effector cells

c)

Leukocytes

d)

Red blood cells

64.

The vaccines trigger the immune system creating specific ______________ for the pathogen.

a)

Antigens

b)

Medicine

c)

Antibodies

d)

Cells

65.

Why is there not a vaccine for coronavirus yet?

a)

Because it’s a new unknown virus

b)

Vaccines take long time to be tested in humans

c)

it's dangerous to produce vaccines without investigating it well

d)

None of the above

66.

Where is the blood produced?

a)

Liver

b)

Lymphatic nodes

c)

Immune system

d)

Bone marrow

67.

Was this Quizizz challenging?

a)

Yes, very much

b)

Nop I did it easily

c)

Somewhat

d)

Thank god it’s over :)

68.
The part of foreign materials that cause a response from the immune system are called _____________________.
a)
Antigens
b)
Active Immunity
c)
Antibodies
d)
Antibiotics
69.
Antibodies are made by...
a)
Your own cells.
b)
The pathogen.
70.
What is the role of antibodies?
a)
Kills pathogens
b)
Helps activate other immune cells
c)
Produces antibodies
d)
Binds to antigens and neutralizes pathogen
71.
The body detects pathogens by their...
a)
Antigens
b)
Antibodies
c)
Histamines
d)
DNA
72.
Disease-causing microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.
a)
pathogen 
b)
allergen
c)
prion 
d)
antigen 
73.
Antibiotics work against most
a)
Bacteria
b)
Bacteria & Viruses
c)
Vaccines
d)
Viruses
74.
Viruses are not considered living organisms even though they have several characteristics of living things.  What is the reason viruses are not considered alive?
a)
They are too small.
b)
A virus is a living organism.
c)
They need a host to reproduce.
d)
Viruses do not have DNA/genetic material.
75.
Special proteins produced by the body to attack foreign invaders.
a)
antibodies
b)
antigen
76.
A pathogen is a disease-causing agent.
a)
true
b)
false
77.
Vaccines contain weakened or dead parts of antigens. 
a)
True
b)
False
78.
Special proteins produced by the body to attack foreign invaders.
a)
antibodies
b)
antigen
79.
What is the main purpose of the immune system?
a)
support the body through bones and muscles
b)
get rid of waste from the body
c)
protect the body from pathogens
d)
move blood through the body
80.
Which one is a way the body defends against a pathogen?
a)
Fever
b)
Stomach Acid digesting
c)
White Blood Cells fighing
d)
All of these are correct
81.

What is the body's first line of defence against infection?

a)

Physical barriers

b)

White blood cells

c)

Blood plasma

d)

Red blood cells

82.
__________ immunity is when the bodies makes its own antibodies.
a)
passive
b)
active
c)
cell mediated
d)
false
83.
Which is an example of passive immunity?
a)
people being vaccinated against disease
b)
people taking vitamins to boost their immune response
c)
people receiving antibodies from their mothers before birth
d)
people producing antibodies against organisms that cause diseases they have had previosuly
84.

First line defenses include

a)

skin

b)

hair

c)

mucus

d)

all of the above

85.
The blood cells that fight pathogens.
a)
White blood cells
b)
Red blood cells
c)
Plasma
d)
Hemoglobin
86.
Which best describes the relationship between antibodies and antigens?
a)
Antibodies are specific to one antigen
b)
Antigens are produced in response to antibodies
c)
One antibody can affect several different antigens
d)
Immunity develops when an antigen destroys an antibody.
87.

Joe contracts chickenpox, he develops antibodies to fight chickenpox and never gets it again. This is an example of:

a)

A histamine response

b)

passive immunity

c)

active immunity

d)

a vaccination

88.

Vaccinations are an example of

a)

Passive immunity

b)

Active immunity

89.

Vaccinations stimulate the body to produce large amounts of

a)

red blood cells

b)

hemaglobin

c)

phagocytes for that virus

d)

antibodies for that virus

90.

Viruses attack host cells injecting their genetic material in order to use host cell machinery to make viral copies

a)

True

b)

False

91.

The body's second line of defense is

a)

B and T cells

b)

Skin and mucus membranes

c)

Antibodies

d)

Inflammation

92.

Following are the causes that weaken the immune system except

a)

Stress

b)

Exposure to polluted air

c)

Exposure to pesticides

d)

Healthy diet

93.

This type of agent requires a host cell for reproduction.

a)

virus

b)

bacteria

c)

algae

94.

The following agent can be treated with antibiotics.

a)

bacterium

b)

parasite

c)

virus

95.

How can doctors correctly identify bacteria before prescribing antibiotics?

a)

examine the material under a microscope

b)

observe bacteria using a magnifying glass

96.

Both bacteria and fungi can be ____________

a)

decomposers

b)

prokaryotes

97.

An infectious disease could become a pandemic because ...

a)

the disease is a worldwide threat

b)

the disease is confined (kept) in a particular area

98.

Why is it suggested to get a flu vaccine?

a)

viruses can mutate

b)

vaccines get stronger over time

99.

If 15 people get sick at a school event, what is the best explanation?

a)

contact with an infected person

b)

contact with a contaminated object

100.

How can the rate of disease be reduced?

a)

by preventing transmission between people

b)

by taking medication daily

101.

One way to become immune to a disease without first having the disease is by ...

a)

antibiotics

b)

vaccination

102.

Given a vaccine will hopefully develop ...

a)

immunity

b)

antibiotic resistance

103.

The difference between an epidemic and a pandemic is ...

a)

epidemics are more local, pandemics are over a large area

b)

there is no real difference

104.

The difference between viruses and bacteria is ...

a)

viruses require a host organism, while bacteria live host-free

b)

viruses affect plants, while bacteria affect animals

105.

Water is a ...

a)

mixture

b)

compound

106.

What is the relationship between organisms where one is harmed?

a)

parasitism

b)

mutualism

107.

Which resource is NOT renewable?

a)

coal

b)

wind

108.

Natural variety in a population of organisms is ...

a)

variation

b)

natural selection

109.

Species used to monitor the quality of water are called ...

a)

bioindicators

b)

turbidity

110.

What is the primary function of the lymphocytes in the body?

a)

To produce antibodies

b)

To produce anti-histamines

c)

To recognize foreign antigens

d)

To perform phagocytosis

111.

Antibodies are specific and complimentary to:

a)

Antibiotics

b)

Antigens

c)

Anti-inflamatories

d)

Anti-histamines

112.

Immune cells that engulf pathogens are called:

a)

Lymphocytes

b)

Phagocytes

c)

Hepatocytes

d)

Thrombocytes

113.

Antigens are:

a)

Chemicals that kill bacteria and fungal pathogens

b)

Produced in response to allergens

c)

Immune proteins produced by lymphocytes

d)

Specific surface marker proteins

114.

Antibodies and antigens are complimentary, what does complimentary mean?

a)

Two objects that do not fit together

b)

Two objects that are the same shape

c)

Two objects that fit together

d)

An object that repels another

115.

What are the "spikes" on the surface of the virus particle?

a)

Proteins that are essential to allow the virus to get inside a host cell

b)

Proteins that act as antigens allowing the immune system to recognize the virus

c)

Both A and B

116.

How do vaccines provide immunity to measles without causing the disease?

a)

They contain weakened measles virus particles

b)

They contain measles virus antigens only

c)

They stimulate the body to produce memory cells

117.

How do vaccines provide long-term immunity to measles?

a)

By containing weakened measles virus particles

b)

By stimulating the formation of memory cells

c)

By directly producing antibodies against the virus

118.

Which of the following best describes the process of antibody production?

a)

Lymphocytes produce antibodies directly

b)

Lymphocytes divide to form plasma cells, which then secrete antibodies

c)

Antibodies are produced spontaneously in response to foreign antigens

d)

Memory cells produce antibodies by phagocytosis

119.

Phagocyte nuclei are:

a)

Lobed

b)

Globular

c)

Spherical

d)

Linear

120.

Primary (first infection) responses are slower because:

a)

Our immune system produces large amounts of antibodies

b)

Pathogens are slow to reproduce

c)

Time is needed to generate a complimentary antibody

d)

Phagocytes divide slowly

121.

Secondary immune responses are faster because:

a)

Memory cells are present

b)

Pathogens divide more slowly the second time

c)

The antigen is different

d)

It is easier to prevent infection

122.

What causes the symptoms of infectious diseases?

a)

Antigens

b)

Antibodies

c)

Toxins

d)

Mitosis

123.

Vaccinations provide lasting immunity by injection of:

a)

Live, normal pathogens

b)

Pathogens produced in an anaerobic environment

c)

Complimentray antibodies

d)

Dead pathogens or antigens

124.

Viruses are harder to kill than bacteria because:

a)

Viruses replicate in the blood stream

b)

Bacteria replicate in host cells

c)

Viruses replicate in host cells

d)

Bacteria replicate faster than viruses

125.

Antibiotics can be used to treat viral infections

a)

True

b)

False

126.

How does the secondary immune response to an infection differ from the primary response?

a)

It is slower and smaller

b)

It is quicker, larger, and lasts longer

c)

It is the same as the primary response

127.

Phagocytes provide:

a)

Non-specific immunity

b)

Specific immunity

128.

Phagocytes break down pathogens using:

a)

Antibodies

b)

Antigens

c)

Enzymes

d)

Hormones

129.

Antibodies can be complimentary to more than one antigen:

a)

True

b)

False