the human defence system

Question 1

name two places in the body where mucus membrane linings are found

Answer 1

respiratory tact
digestive tract

Question 2

give the precise location in the body where lymphocytes are produced

Answer 2

bone marrow

Question 3

identify the specific type of lymphocyte that produces antibodies

Answer 3

b cells

Question 4

identify one type of white blood cell, that is involved in an immune system

Answer 4

monocyte

Question 5

identify the part of the virus that is recognised by antibodies

Answer 5

protein coat

Question 6

explain why antibiotics are not prescribed to cure covid 19

Answer 6

antibiotics have no effect against viruses

Question 7

explain vaccination

Answer 7

non disease causing does of a pathogen that stimulates the production of antibodies

Question 8

list any three types of T lymphocytes active in the human immune response

Answer 8

helper
killer
suppressor

Question 9

helper

Answer 9

recognise antigens

Question 10

killer

Answer 10

attacks and destroys infected cells

Question 11

suppressor

Answer 11

turns off immune system to prevent excess killer T cells being produced