Immune System Quiz Questions

Front 1

Any molecule that can be recognized as foreign is a(n) __1__

Back 1

1. antigen

Front 2

which 2 types of cells involved in the specific immune response involve immunological memory?

Back 2

B and T cells

Front 3

which cells differentiate from B cells and release antibodies?

Back 3

plasma cells

Front 4

2 types of nonspecific immune defenses against pathogen?

Back 4

stomach acid, acid in vagina/urethra, lysozymes in tears, cilia, mucus, nose hairs, skin, digestive enzymes, etc

Front 5

t cells are part of __1__ and b cells are part of __2__

Back 5

1. cell-mediated specific immunity
2. antibody-mediated specific immunity

Front 6

mast cells contain large amounts of what substance which is involved in allergic response?

Back 6

histamine

Front 7

what is one effect of release of histamine?

Back 7

increased capillary permeability, vasodilation, inflammation

Front 8

by which process do leukocytes squeeze through the circ system by changing shape?

Back 8

diapedesis

Front 9

__1__ cells are antigen presenting cells involved in both specific and nonspecific immune repsonses

Back 9

macrophages

Front 10

what is the name of the soluble molecule (protein) that is secreted by antigen presenting cells and activates T cells?

Back 10

interleukin

Front 11

__1__ proteins enhance the inflammatory response by coating pathogens, lysing the cell wall of pathogens, and increasing phagocytosis.

Back 11

Complement

Front 12

an antibody binds an antigen after recognizing the antigen's __1__ (part of antigen)

Back 12

antigenic determinant or epitope

Front 13

An infant receiving maternal antibodies is an example of __1__ immunity whereas vaccinations against chicken pox provide individuals with __2__ immunity.

Back 13

1. natural passive
2. artificial active

Front 14

__1__ complex of membrane proteins permits the recognition of self

Back 14

major histocompatibility

Front 15

what type of antibody is involved in the immune repsonse and leads to the destruction of mast cells?

Back 15

IgE (immunoglobulin E)

Front 16

mother/fetus incompatibility results from an Rh __1__ mother and an Rh __2__ child.

Back 16

1. negative
2. positive

Front 17

what is the process called which attracts phagocytes to the site of infection?

Back 17

chemotaxis

Front 18

3 main processes involved in inflammatory response

Back 18

increased vasodilation
increased capilary permeability
increased phagocytosis