Immune System Structure Quiz
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Immune System Structure Quiz

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What is immunity?

Resistance of the body against organisms or toxins that tend to damage the tissues & organs

Name two types of lymphocytes found in the immune system.

T-lymphocyte and B-lymphocyte

What are the two types of immunity mentioned in the text?

Natural (innate) immunity and Acquired (specific) immunity

What is the main characteristic of natural (innate) immunity?

<p>Non-specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary components of natural (innate) immunity?

<p>Soluble factors, barriers, membranes, secretions, immune cells (phagocytes, inflammatory cells, complement)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary lymphoid organs involved in the immune system?

<p>Bone marrow and thymus gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells participate in the acquired (specific) immune response?

<p>T and B lymphocytes, APC (Antigen Presenting Cells)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the thymus gland in the immune system?

<p>The thymus gland aids in the maturation of T cells and produces the hormone thymosin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do B cells differ from T cells in their immune response?

<p>B cells develop antibodies instead of whole cell reactivity against antigens and have greater diversity, forming billions of antibodies with different reactivities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What molecules can act as antigens (Ags) in the immune system?

<p>Proteins, polysaccharides, lipoproteins, or glycolipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

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