14 Questions
Which term refers to a disease that results when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues?
Autoimmune disease
What is the role of an antibody in the immune system?
It recognizes and fights infectious agents
What is the function of an antigen in the immune system?
It triggers the production of antibodies
In the context of the immune system, what is the normal function of an antibody?
To recognize and fight infectious agents
Which statement best describes the term 'autoimmunity'?
It refers to a disease resulting from the immune system attacking the body’s own tissues
What is the role of an antigen in the context of the immune system?
To trigger the production of antibodies
Which of the following best describes hypersensitivity?
An exaggerated response to specific antigens
What is the primary function of the immune system?
To protect the body against foreign invaders
What is immunity?
The state of protection from infectious diseases
Which of the following is NOT part of the immune system's complex system?
Digestive system
What are the first line of defense or non-specific defenses designed to prevent?
Infections by viruses and bacteria
How does the role of skin contribute to preventing bacterial colonization?
By constantly sloughing off dead skin cells
What is the role of mucus in the immune system?
To wash bacteria and viruses off mucus membranes
Which cells seek, destroy invaders, and are attracted by an inflammatory response of damaged cells?
Macrophages and neutrophils
This quiz covers the normal anatomy and physiology of the immune system, roles of the immune system, types of immunity, immune function changes, factors affecting immune function, stages of the immune response, and more. It is designed to test the understanding of nursing care related to immune system disorders.
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