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The Immune System Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the immune system?

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,253

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
12306

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is a specialist in immunology called?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which organ is NOT part of the immune system? Hint

Thymus

Spleen

Tonsils

Brain

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Question 3 of 10

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

Knees

Feet

Neck

Armpits

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Question 4 of 10

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

Passive artificial immunity

Acquired passive immunity

Acquired active immunity

Active artificial immunity

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Question 5 of 10

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

Antigen

Humor

Complement

Thymosin

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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

Asthma

Anemia

Diabetes

Hay fever

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these is an antiviral agent? Hint

Zovirax

Diflucan

Amoxil

Benadryl

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Question 8 of 10

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

Scratch test

Lymphangiography

T and A

ELISA

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the largest lymphoid structure? Hint

Lymph nodes

Spleen

Tonsils

Thymus

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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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