Immune System Defenses Quiz
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Which of the following helps in defending against pathogens by breaking down their cell walls?

  • Tears and blinking reflex
  • Sweet, sebaceous secretions
  • Acidic pH, hydrolytic enzymes (correct)
  • Lactobacilli
  • What is the function of lysozymes in the body's defense mechanisms?

  • Promoting cell growth
  • Enhancing vision
  • Breaking down bacterial cell walls (correct)
  • Assisting in blood clotting
  • Which component of the immune system is responsible for directly attacking virus-infected cells and cancer cells?

  • Complement
  • Interferons
  • Phagocytes
  • Natural killer cells (correct)
  • What type of proteins are involved in the body's initial response to infection or inflammation?

    <p>Acute phase proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a physical barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body?

    <p>Intact skin and mucous membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the immune system is responsible for releasing chemicals to help regulate the immune response and promote inflammation?

    <p>Complement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the body's defense mechanisms, which of the following directly attacks and kills virus-infected cells and cancer cells?

    <p>Natural killer cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a chemical defense mechanism found in tears and certain body fluids, capable of destroying the cell walls of certain bacteria?

    <p>Hydrolytic enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the immune system, which factor helps to neutralize pathogens by binding to their surfaces and marking them for destruction?

    <p>Lysozymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of cells are crucial in eliminating pathogens by engulfing and destroying them in a process known as phagocytosis?

    <p>Phagocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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