Question

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The natural, nonspecific resistance of the body to foreign invaders. First line of defense

a. Innate immunity

b. Adaptive immunity

c. Component immunity

d. High immunity

2. How do T cell help the body's immune system?

a. Kill by contact

b. Synthesize antibodies

c. Immobilize antigens via contacting their immunoglobins

d. None of the above

3. Adaptive immunity is also called_____________.

a. Acquired immunity

b. Advanced immunity

c. Learned immunity

d. Subjective immunity

4. Match the following components of the immune system will their function:

Macrophages –

Phagocytosis –

Natural Killer Cells –

Antigen –

B-cell Humoral Response –

Epitope –

Monoclonal Antibodies –

Polyclonal Antibodies –

Cytokines –

Hypersensitivity –

A. antibodies made by identical immune cells-all from a parent cell-bind to same epitope

B. bind to multiple epitopes and are made by several different plasma cells

C. part of antigen molecule where antibody attaches itself

D. engulf and digest bacteria and reduce inflammation

E. type of lymphocyte that is critical to innate immunity due to its rapid response to virus infected cells

F. Targets free antigens, produces antibodies

G. Cell uses plasma membrane to remove pathogens and cellular debris

H. Refers to excessive, undesirable reactions produced by normal immune system

I. Substance foreign to the body that triggers immune response

J. Glycoproteins that are produced by one cell and alter the function of another cells

Please answer each question above as stated. I would like to double check my homework answers before I them in. Thank you!

Answer 1

1. Innate immunity

2. Immobilize antigens via contacting their immunoglobulins

3. Acquired immunity

4. Macrophages – D

Phagocytosis – G

Natural Killer Cells – E

Antigen – I

B-cell Humoral Response – F

Epitope – C

Monoclonal Antibodies – A

Polyclonal Antibodies – B

Cytokines – J

Hypersensitivity – H