5 Questions
What is the term 'immune' derived from?
Latin word (immunitas)
What are the soldiers of the immune system referred to as?
Immunocompetent cells
What is the invader called in the context of the immune system?
Antigen
What is the collective and coordinated reaction of immunocompetent cells and their secretory products against the invader referred to as?
Immune response
What is an individual called who has not previously encountered a microbe?
Naive individual
Test your knowledge of basic immunology with this quiz covering the definitions of immunity, immune responses, and the body's resistance to foreign substances. From infectious bacteria and viruses to non-infectious macromolecules like proteins and lipids, challenge yourself with fundamental concepts in microbiology.
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