Lymphatic System and Immune Response Quiz

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Which component of the immune system recognizes certain features on microbes and engulfs them?

  • Innate immunity (correct)
  • Skin
  • Adaptive immunity
  • Stomach acid

What is the role of the lymphatic system in the immune response?

  • Release chemokines to attract neutrophils to blood vessels
  • Produce antibodies for viral infections
  • Create a physical barrier to prevent pathogen entry
  • Transport antigens to regional lymph nodes for immune response stimulation (correct)

Which type of immunity provides a rapid response that is effective in minutes to hours?

  • Innate immunity (correct)
  • Broad specificity
  • Physical barriers
  • Adaptive immunity

How do neutrophils behave once they enter tissues during an infection?

<p>They do not return to blood and remain in the tissues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the immune system is responsible for the production of antibodies?

<p>Adaptive immunity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of innate immunity?

<p>Physiochemical and biochemical factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the antigens recognized by the innate immune system and those recognized by the adaptive immune system?

<p>Innate immune system recognizes hard-wired antigens, while adaptive immune system recognizes previously non-encountered pathogens. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does cell-based adaptive immunity allow the body to recognize non-encountered pathogens?

<p>By having lymphocytes with randomly varying target specificities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of lymphoid system's primary organs in the immune response?

<p>Responsible for lymphocyte formation and maturation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the role of secondary organs in the lymphoid system from that of primary organs?

<p>Primary organs are not essential for lymphocyte formation but play a role in recognizing foreign matter, unlike secondary organs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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