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What is the study of the structure and function of the immune system called?
What is the study of the structure and function of the immune system called?
- Oncology
- Pathology
- Hematology
- Immunology (correct)
Which of the following best describes immunity?
Which of the following best describes immunity?
- The production of white blood cells
- Resistance of a host to pathogens and their toxic effects (correct)
- The study of infectious diseases
- The process of cell division
Why can viruses not be 'killed' with antibiotics?
Why can viruses not be 'killed' with antibiotics?
- Viruses are non-living particles that hijack host cells for reproduction (correct)
- Viruses are resistant to all types of medications
- Antibiotics specifically target bacteria, not viruses
- Viruses have a cell wall that antibiotics cannot penetrate
What is the primary function of antibiotics in fighting infections?
What is the primary function of antibiotics in fighting infections?
Which statement is true about the immune response?
Which statement is true about the immune response?
What is the role of the immune system in homeostasis?
What is the role of the immune system in homeostasis?
What type of immunity relies on genetic events and cellular growth?
What type of immunity relies on genetic events and cellular growth?
Which type of immune response involves T-lymphocytes eliminating intracellular microbes?
Which type of immune response involves T-lymphocytes eliminating intracellular microbes?
What kind of immunity exhibits anamnestic memory upon repeated exposure?
What kind of immunity exhibits anamnestic memory upon repeated exposure?
Who discovered that cowpox vaccination protected against smallpox?
Who discovered that cowpox vaccination protected against smallpox?
In which century was the use of dried crusts of smallpox as a preventive measure noted by Chinese and Turks?
In which century was the use of dried crusts of smallpox as a preventive measure noted by Chinese and Turks?
What did Edward Jenner intentionally infect the boy with after the cowpox inoculation?
What did Edward Jenner intentionally infect the boy with after the cowpox inoculation?
What type of immunity relies on mechanisms that adapt after infection?
What type of immunity relies on mechanisms that adapt after infection?
Which cells are part of the Innate Immune Response?
Which cells are part of the Innate Immune Response?
What is a characteristic of Innate immunity?
What is a characteristic of Innate immunity?
Which is a component of Humoral mechanisms in the immune system?
Which is a component of Humoral mechanisms in the immune system?
What cells are involved in the innate immune response as part of the First line of defense?
What cells are involved in the innate immune response as part of the First line of defense?
Which type of immunity relies on already formed components and has no memory?
Which type of immunity relies on already formed components and has no memory?
What is the role of mucus in the respiratory tract?
What is the role of mucus in the respiratory tract?
How do sweat and oils contribute to the body's defense mechanism?
How do sweat and oils contribute to the body's defense mechanism?
What is the function of phagocytes in the immune system?
What is the function of phagocytes in the immune system?
How does inflammation contribute to the body's defense against pathogens?
How does inflammation contribute to the body's defense against pathogens?
Which of the following is a function of cilia in the respiratory tract?
Which of the following is a function of cilia in the respiratory tract?
How does fever aid in the body's defense mechanism?
How does fever aid in the body's defense mechanism?
What did Karl Landsteiner discover in 1901 that made blood transfusions safer?
What did Karl Landsteiner discover in 1901 that made blood transfusions safer?
Which statement best describes the discovery made by Von Behring and Kitasato in 1890?
Which statement best describes the discovery made by Von Behring and Kitasato in 1890?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the integrated body system involved in maintaining health through the immune system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the integrated body system involved in maintaining health through the immune system?
What did Ellie Metchnikoff contribute to the understanding of the immune system?
What did Ellie Metchnikoff contribute to the understanding of the immune system?
According to modern theory, what happens when the immune system is malfunctioning?
According to modern theory, what happens when the immune system is malfunctioning?
What significant observation was made about blood transfusions before Karl Landsteiner's discovery?
What significant observation was made about blood transfusions before Karl Landsteiner's discovery?
