In this 25-question quiz, you'll find a broad range of questions covering different sections of basic immunology. The quiz totals 50 points and touches on topics that include immune cells, the myeloid system, lymphoid organs, phagocytes, and the complement system. At the bottom, there's a section t...
2. Where do immune system cells originate? (1 Point)
3. Name THREE cells of the myeloid system. (3 Points)
4. Which cells of the myeloid system are the first line of defense against infection? (1
Point)
5. Which cells of the myeloid system engulf and destroy pathogens? (1 Point)
6. The following are the characteristics of a type of immune system cell:
● Respond to parasitic infections
● Play a crucial role in allergic reactions
Which immune system cell do the above characteristics describe? (1 Point)
7. Name THREE cells of the myeloid system. (3 Points)
8. Of the three cells named above, which one is responsible for cytotoxic killing? (1
Point)
9. Which myeloid system cell is responsible for secreting signaling molecules to activate
other cells. (1 Point)
10. Define the term “lymphoid organ”. (1 Point)
11. Name TWO primary lymphoid organs. (2 Points)
12. Which of the two lymphoid organs named above is responsible for:
● Maturation of T-cells/T-lymphocytes (1 Point)
● Maturation of B-cells/B-lymphocytes(1 Point)
13. Name THREE peripheral lymphoid organs. (3 Points)
14. Define Innate Immunity. (2 Points)
15. Give THREE characteristics of innate immunity. (3 Points)
16. Name THREE classes of preventative barriers against pathogens. (3 Points)
17. Name TWO types of phagocytes. (2 Points)
18. Name TWO mechanisms of phagocytic killing. (2 Points)
19. How does innate immunity identify non-self? (2 Points)
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