Biology Pak 9 Self Check Quiz 4

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This is a short quiz over PAK 9 PowerPoint pt. 4 (Chapter 40)


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    The body’s first line of defense against infection includes all of the following except
    • A. 

      Skin

    • B. 

      Acids in the stomach

    • C. 

      Mucous membranes

    • D. 

      Interleukin-1

  • 2. 
    Which of the following is a nonspecific defense against pathogens?
    • A. 

      B cells

    • B. 

      Helper T cells

    • C. 

      Antibodies

    • D. 

      The inflammatory response

  • 3. 
    The Y-shaped molecule that is produced by plasma cells upon exposure to a specific antigen and can bind to that antigen is called a(n)
    • A. 

      Macrophage

    • B. 

      Antibody

    • C. 

      B cell

    • D. 

      Helper T cell

  • 4. 
    HIV causes AIDS by attacking and destroying
    • A. 

      Helper T cells

    • B. 

      Neutrophils

    • C. 

      B cells

    • D. 

      Antibodies

  • 5. 
    An inappropriate immune system response against a nonpathogenic antigen is called a(n)
    • A. 

      Autoimmune disease

    • B. 

      Allergic reaction

    • C. 

      Secondary immune response

    • D. 

      Vaccination reaction

  • 6. 
    Vaccines are effective in preventing disease because they
    • A. 

      Are antibodies directed against specific pathogens

    • B. 

      Interfere with the release of suppressor T cells

    • C. 

      Trigger antibody formation

    • D. 

      Contain specific B cells and T cells

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