Immune System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Immune System starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the main difference between humoral and cell-mediated immunity.
Describe the role of memory cells in the immune system.
Describe the role of the spleen in the immune system.
Describe what happens during an allergic reaction.
Explain how vaccination leads to immunity.
Explain the difference between innate and adaptive immunity.
A patient is born without a functional thymus gland. Predict and explain how this would affect their immune system.
A scientist is developing a new drug that inhibits the activity of helper T cells. Predict one possible consequence of using this drug in humans.
Which of the following best describes an autoimmune disease?
(1) The immune system attacks pathogens only
(2) The immune system fails to respond to pathogens
(3) The immune system attacks the body’s own cells
(4) The immune system is absent
Which of the following best describes the function of cytotoxic T cells?
(1) Engulfing bacteria
(2) Producing antibodies
(3) Destroying virus-infected and cancer cells
(4) Producing histamine
Which of the following best describes the role of macrophages?
(1) Producing antibodies
(2) Engulfing and digesting pathogens
(3) Producing histamine
(4) Attacking cancer cells only
Which of the following cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity?
(1) B cells
(2) T cells
(3) Red blood cells
(4) Platelets
Fill in the blank: ________ immunity is achieved when a person is exposed to a pathogen and produces their own antibodies.
Fill in the blank: The chemical released by mast cells during an allergic reaction is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The first line of defense in the immune system includes physical and ________ barriers.
Fill in the blank: The immune system’s ability to remember and respond more rapidly to pathogens it has encountered before is called ________.
True or False: All white blood cells are involved in immune responses.
True or False: Antibodies are specific to the antigens they bind to.
True or False: Antigens are substances that trigger an immune response.
True or False: Fever can help the body fight infection by slowing the growth of some pathogens.
