30 Questions
Which section of the course provides an overview of the immune system?
Section 1: Immune System Objective
What is the definition of immunology?
The study of how organisms protect themselves
Which of the following is NOT listed as a tissue of the immune system?
Lungs
What are the key functions of the immune system?
To attack diseases
What are some examples of immune cells mentioned in the text?
Macrophages and B-cells
Which tissue is considered the primary immune tissue?
Bone marrow
Where do T-cells originate from?
Bone marrow
Which organ in the lymph system acts as a blood filter and fights infection?
Spleen
What are the two types of immune systems mentioned in the text?
Non-specific and specific
What is the function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
Activate B-cells and T-cells
Which cells play a key role in the memory aspect of immunology?
Dendritic cells
What is the role of B-cells in the specific immune system?
Secrete antibodies
What is the function of helper T-cells?
Create signaling molecules
What is the main function of killer T-cells?
Kill tumor cells
What is the non-specific immune system responsible for?
Protecting against all pathogens
Which of the following is NOT a tissue of the immune system?
Liver
What is the main function of the immune system?
To protect from both nonself and self-agents
What is a pathogen?
A non-self agent capable of causing disease
Which of the following is a communicable disease?
Pathogenic disease
What is the purpose of antibiotics or biologics in treating diseases?
To eliminate or neutralize pathogens
Which part of the immune system is also known as the innate immune system?
Non-specific immune system
Which type of pathogen reproduces by taking over living cells?
Viruses
Which category of disease includes strep throat and tuberculosis?
Bacterial diseases
Which part of the immune system recognizes specific pathogens?
Specific immune system
During which phase of the immune response do cells of the non-specific immune response become activated?
Phase 2
Which type of immune cell is the most abundant in the blood and is responsible for engulfing pathogens?
Neutrophils
Which immune cell acts as a bridge between the specific and non-specific immune systems?
Macrophages
What is the role of eosinophils in the immune system?
Secrete cytotoxins to kill pathogens
Which cells of the immune system are responsible for processing and presenting pathogen pieces to the cells of the specific immune system?
Dendritic cells
Where are tissue-specific macrophages usually found?
Tissues
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