Deck 19: Introduction to the Immune System

Question 1

The reactions of the immune system to antigens are collectively known as the:

A) immune system
B) innate immunity
C) immune response
D) adaptive immunity

Answer 1

C

Question 2

What structure is not a part of the immune system?

A) Kidney
B) Spleen
C) Bone marrow
D) Tonsils

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The immune system is a complex organization of specialized cells and structure with defenses to help protect the body against foreign substances, which are also known as:

A) Antibodies
B) T cells
C) Neutrophils
D) Antigens

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What is the term when the immune system fails to recognize the individual's own cells and attacks them as nonself cells?

A) Allergic reaction
B) HIV
C) Autoimmune condition
D) Immune compromise

Question 5

Humoral immunity is

A) the transformation of B cells into cells that produce and secrete antibodies to specific antigens
B) the role of T lymphocytes which fights viruses and bacteria, cancer, and some allergens
C) the body's first line of defense
D) a type of innate immunity

Question 6

What element of the immune system is often removed if it frequently becomes infected?

A) Thymus
B) Lymph nodes
C) Tonsils
D) White blood cells

Question 7

Cellular immunity is characterized by this type of and fights bacteria, cancer, and some allergies.

A) T
B) B
C) Z
D) A

Question 8

This type of lymphocyte matures in the bone marrow and migrates to lymphoid tissue.

A) T
B) B
C) Z
D) A

Question 9

What is not a barrier that contains substances to help fight off foreign substances from impacting the body?

A) Saliva
B) Skin
C) Hair
D) Gastric juices

Question 10

What is the internal line of defense that filters blood and helps to destroy microorganisms?

A) Thymus
B) Spleen
C) Bone marrow
D) Heart

Question 11

Explain the two types of immunity.

Question 12

What happens during the antigen-antibody reaction?

Question 13

How does the immune system distinguish self from nonself?

Question 14

There are two categories of white blood cells. List these two types and examples of each.

Question 15

Discuss the types of T cells.

Question 16

What are some conditions that can alter the immune response?

Question 17

How do bacteria and viruses differ from each other?

Question 18

Explain what B lymphocytes do.

Question 19

List the organs of the immune system.

Question 20

Explain how the lymphatic system works.