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Autoimmune Diseases Quiz

Total questions: 5

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an autoimmune disease?

a)

When the body attacks bacteria

b)

When the immune system attacks the body’s own cells

c)

When the immune system becomes very weak

d)

When the body lacks antibodies

2.

Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease?

a)

Asthma

b)

Diabetes type 1

c)

Common cold

d)

Influenza

3.

What part of the body does rheumatoid arthritis mainly affect?

a)

Lungs

b)

Skin

c)

Joints

d)

Heart

4.

Which gland is attacked in Hashimoto’s disease?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Thyroid gland

c)

Kidney

d)

Liver

5.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of autoimmune diseases?

a)

The immune system attacks the body’s own cells

b)

The immune system protects against infections

c)

The immune system may target specific organs

d)

The immune system can cause chronic inflammation