Immune system worksheet

Question 1

A protein substance developed by the body in response to a specific antigen

Answer 1

Antibody

Question 2

A substance that induces the production of antibodies

Answer 2

Antigen

Question 3

Cells that are responsible for recognizing antigens from previous exposure and mounting an immune response

Answer 3

memory cells

Question 4

Cells that engulf, ingest, and destroy foreign bodies or toxins

Answer 4

Phagocytosis cells

Question 5

Person with a secondary immunodeficiency and associated immunosuppression

Answer 5

immunocompromised

Question 6

responsible for cellular immunity

Answer 6

t lymphocytes (t-cells)

Question 7

responsible for humoral immunity

Answer 7

B-lymphocytes (b-cells)

Question 8

Takes part in allergic reactions

Answer 8

IgE

Question 9

Passes antibodies in breast milk to neonate

Answer 9

IgA

Question 10

Assumes a major role in blood born infections and crosses the placental barrier

Answer 10

IgG

Question 11

The first immunoglobulin produced in response to a bacterial infection

Answer 11

IgM

Question 12

Prevents absorption of antigens from food

Answer 12

IgA

Question 13

Appears in all body fluids (tears, blood, saliva)

Answer 13

IgA

Question 14

T/F T cells are responsible for tumor surveillance

Answer 14

True

Question 15

T/F T cells are involved in transplant rejection

Answer 15

true

Question 16

T/F T cells are inclined in Type I allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

Answer 16

False

Question 17

T/F T cells are involved in type IV delayed reaction

Answer 17

True

Question 18

T/F T cells are responsible for fungal and intracellular viral infections

Answer 18

true

Question 19

T/F The risk for cancer increases with age

Answer 19

True

Question 20

T/F B cells are involved in bacterial infections

Answer 20

True