White Blood Cells and the Immune System Quiz
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What is the role of white blood cells in defending against pathogens?

  • Production of antitoxins
  • Production of toxins
  • Phagocytosis (correct)
  • Production of red blood cells
  • Which cells are responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system?

  • Erythrocytes
  • Platelets
  • Lymphocytes (correct)
  • Monocytes
  • What is the main purpose of antibody production in response to a pathogen?

  • To make the pathogen reproduce quickly
  • To prevent the production of memory cells
  • To produce antibodies that are specific to the antigens on the pathogen (correct)
  • To destroy the white blood cells
  • Which type of immunity results from exposure to a disease or by vaccination?

    <p>Active immunity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do memory cells contribute to the immune response?

    <p>By producing specific antibodies against antigens for future infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of antitoxins produced by lymphocytes?

    <p>To neutralize the effects of toxins produced by pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle behind herd immunity?

    <p>It depends on having most of the population vaccinated to protect unvaccinated individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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