Reference no: EM13178208
1. T cells are so called because they mature in the
A) thymus
B) tonsils
C) tibia
D) thyroid
2. Chemicals produced by virus infected cells that alert neighboring cells to prepare a defense are called
A) antigens
B) antibodies
C) defensive proteins
D) interferons
3. T cells and B cells are types of
A) antibodies
B) lymphocytes
C) allergens
D) platelets
4. Which of the following cells initiate a secondary immune response?
A) immature white blood cells
B) red blood cells
C) memory cells
D) cytotoxic T cells
5. In a series of immune system experiments the B and T cells of baby mice were inactivated. Which of the following would you predict as a likely result?
A) The mice never developed cancerous tumors.
B) The mice were unable to produce an inflammatory response.
C) The mice suffered from an autoimmune disease.
D) The mice were more susceptible to disease.
6. The following organs are part of the lymphatic system EXCEPT
A) lymph node
B) pancreas
C) tonsil
D) spleen
7. The idea behind vaccination is to induce the ____________ without the vaccinated individual becoming sick.
A) inflammatory response
B) primary immune response
C) secondary immune response
D) innate defenses
8. Which of the following would be part of the second (innate) line of defense?
A) phagocytic cells
B) T cells
C) platelets
D) B cells
9. The first line of defense against infection is
A) disinfectants
B) the inflammatory response
C) the skin and mucous membranes
D) antibiotics
10. When you are immune to a disease
A) antibodies against the disease are constantly circulating in your blood
B) your innate defenses are strengthened
C) B cells are stimulated to quickly engulf invaders
D) certain lymphocytes are able to make the proper antibodies quickly