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Quiz about The Immune System
Quiz about The Immune System

The Immune System Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the immune system?

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Morrigan716
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
59,253
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
12287
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Buddy1 (8/10), Guest 50 (8/10), Guest 86 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is a specialist in immunology called?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 10
2. Which organ is NOT part of the immune system? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which part of the body does NOT contain lymph nodes? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What type of immunity is developed through exposure to a disease? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is a substance that can cause a person to become sensitive to, and produce antibodies against it? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What common allergic disorder was named for the illness first described in those exposed to the farmlands of England? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which of these is an antiviral agent? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following tests would most likely be used for suspicion of HIV? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the largest lymphoid structure? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Is a monocyte a red or white blood cell?

Answer: (Red or White)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is a specialist in immunology called?

Answer: immunologist

The emergence of AIDS in the 1980s has prompted extensive research and an expanded understanding of the immune system.
2. Which organ is NOT part of the immune system?

Answer: Brain

3. Which part of the body does NOT contain lymph nodes?

Answer: Feet

Lymph nodes provide one of the most important defense mechanisms for the body.
4. What type of immunity is developed through exposure to a disease?

Answer: Acquired active immunity

In acquired active immunity, antibodies are produced that protect the body upon second exposure.
5. What is a substance that can cause a person to become sensitive to, and produce antibodies against it?

Answer: Antigen

A complement destroys dangerous {cells;} humor is watery fluid {in;} the {body;} thymosin is a hormone found in the thymus gland.
6. What common allergic disorder was named for the illness first described in those exposed to the farmlands of England?

Answer: Hay fever

It was originally called 'farmer's lung' and was caused by an allergic reaction to the fungi and spores in the hay.
7. Which of these is an antiviral agent?

Answer: Zovirax

Antiviral agents interfere with viral replication. Amoxil is an {antibiotic;} Diflucan is an antifungal {agent;} Benadryl is an antihistimine.
8. Which of the following tests would most likely be used for suspicion of HIV?

Answer: ELISA

The presense of HIV is assessed with ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) or the Western blot.
9. What is the largest lymphoid structure?

Answer: Spleen

The spleen is located in the upper left quadrant of the abdomen, behind the stomach. Red blood cells are filtered through the spleen, where old blood cells are destroyed.
10. Is a monocyte a red or white blood cell?

Answer: White

A monocyte is a white blood cell found in lymph nodes, the spleen, and bone marrow. It is a phagocytic cell that engulfs and kills bacteria and plays a role in killing tumor cells.
Source: Author Morrigan716

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