10 Questions
What is immunology?
Immunology is the study of a host's reactions to foreign substances that are introduced into the body.
What are antigens?
Antigens are substances that induce a host response in the body.
Give an example of an antigen.
An example of an antigen is pollen.
What diseases have been prevented through the development of vaccines?
Diseases such as smallpox, polio, diphtheria, and measles have been prevented through the development of vaccines.
What has understanding how the immune system works made possible?
Understanding how the immune system works has made successful organ transplantation possible.
What is the definition of immunology?
Immunology can be defined as the study of a host’s reactions to foreign substances that are introduced into the body.
What are primary lymphoid organs?
Primary lymphoid organs are sites where immune cells, such as T lymphocytes and thymocytes, develop and mature, including the thymus.
What are secondary lymphoid organs?
Secondary lymphoid organs are sites where immune cells interact with antigens and mount immune responses, such as the spleen.
What is phagocytosis?
Phagocytosis is the process by which immune cells engulf and destroy foreign particles or pathogens.
What is the function of plasma cells?
Plasma cells are specialized immune cells that produce and secrete antibodies, which help in the immune response against specific antigens.
Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of immunology with this quiz! Explore topics such as phagocytosis, plasma cells, primary and secondary lymphoid organs, and T lymphocytes. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of the immune system.
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