Disease, Immunity, and Phatogens Quiz
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An immune response that occurs in the human body is shown above. This activity helps to do which of the following?
A. Produce antibiotics to control disease
B. Provide protection against a specific pathogen
C. Provide protection against all types of pathogens
D. Eliminate harmful gene alterations
A pathogen that depends on living things to reproduce is a
A. Bacteria
B. Virus
C. Fungi
D. Parasite
A molecule that the immune system recognizes either as part of the body or as coming from outside the body:
A. Antigen
B. Antibodies
C. Antibiotics
D. Antipaths
What is the Immune system?
A. The body’s defense system
B. A system that gives support and structure
C. A system that helps you breathe
D. None of the above
The diagram shows a pathogen, what is the arrow pointing to on the surface of the pathogen?
A. a molecule called an antigen
B. a molecule called an antibody
What is the other name for red blood cells?
A. Erythrocytes
B. Leukocytes
C. Platelets
D. Plasma cells
What traps germs in your respiratory system?
A. White Blood Cells
B. Stomach Acid
C. Mucus
D. Air
Viruses are the smallest disease-causing organisms.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Breastfeeding is how a baby will acquire a _____________
A. Natural active immunity
B. Natural passive immunity
C. Artificial active immunity
D. Artificial passive immunity
Active immunity is when
A. Lymphocyte produce their own antibodies
B. Antibodies is being administered into human body
C. You are immune to any type of disease
D. Macrophages invade your lymphatic system and shield you from ever falling sick
Organisms that cause diseases are called?
A. Pathogens
B. Hosts
C. Phagocytes
D. Toxins
The purpose of the immune system is to:
A. Help germs invade your body
B. Fight off sickness
C. Make your nose run
D. Give you diarrhea
Any condition that interferes with the proper functioning of the body or mind is a(n)_______________.
A. Pathogen
B. Disease
C. Infection
D. Illness
All diseases are caused by pathogens.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What do B cells produce?
A. antigens
B. macrophages
C. T cells
D. antibodies