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Which of the following is part of our immune system that tries to help us when our body
encounters a pathogen?
Choose all that apply:
Antigen
Antibody
Virus
White blood cells Answer: antibody and WBCS
The immune system can eliminate:
Pathogens
Red blood cells
Toxins in the air Answer: pathogens
The two components of the immune system include innate and adaptive immunity.
True
False Answer: true
What are the facts about Innate immunity?
Third line of defense
First and second line of defense
Specific immunity Answer: First and second line of defense
When a person cuts themselves with a kitchen knife, what component of the immune
system kicks in first?
Innate immunity
Adaptive immunity
Plasma cells Answer: innate immunity
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, Both innate and adaptive immunity have cellular defense mechanisms
true or false Answer: true
Bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi are classes of:
Self molecules
Non-self molecules
Antibodies Answer: non self molecules
Two words that explain what the immune system does:
Unprotective and pathogenic
Protective and eliminates
Defends and specific Answer: protective and eliminates
The immune system recognizes white blood cells and red blood cells as "self molecules".
True
False Answer: true
An antigen is produced in response to an antibody.
True
False Answer: false; an antibody is produced in response to an antigen
Which of the following statements are true about adaptive immunity:
These responses are directed specifically to the infectious agent
These responses are innate or inborn
These responses are not affected by prior exposure to the agent
This response is the 1st line of defense in your immune system when fighting an infection
Answer: These responses are directed specifically to the infectious agent
Which of the following is NOT an example of an innate external defense?
Skin
Eye
Antibodies/immunoglobulins
Mucous membranes Answer: Antibodies/immunoglobulins
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