Pathogens and Human Diseases

Which tissue is considered the primary immune tissue and is responsible for the differentiation of immune cells?

Where do T-cells differentiate or mature after leaving the bone marrow?

Which organ is the largest in the lymph system and plays a supporting role in the body, including acting as a blood filter and fighting infection?

What is the main function of lymph nodes in the immune system?

What are external agents that can potentially cause harm to the body known as?

Which of the following best defines immunology?

Which section of the course provides an overview of the immune system?

What is the main focus of Section 2 of the course?

Which of the following is NOT a tissue of the immune system?

What are the key functions of the immune system?

Which of the following is NOT a pathogen?

Which of the following is an example of a disease caused by bacteria?

Which part of the immune system protects against all pathogens and forms the first line of defense?

Which immune system recognizes specific pathogens?

During which phase of the immune response do cells of the non-specific immune system become activated?

Which of the following best describes the role of the biopharma industry in relation to immunology?

Which of the following is NOT part of the immune system?

What is the key function of the immune system?

What is a pathogen?

Which of the following best describes pathogenic diseases?

Which cell type plays a key role in the memory aspect of immunology?

Which cell type is responsible for secreting antibodies?

Which cell type kills tumor cells and virally infected cells?

Which cell type creates signaling molecules known as cytokines?

Which cell type engulfs pathogens and activates T-cells?

Which type of immune cell is the most abundant in the bloodstream?

What is the main role of eosinophils?

Where are macrophages usually found?

What is the role of dendritic cells in the immune system?

What is the function of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs)?