The Immune System Answers

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Use the drop-down menus to determine which type of white blood cell is described below.

Identify the immune response described as nonspecific or specific.

Determine whether the statements below are true or false.

What is it called when the body’s immune system attacks its healthy cells, mistaking them for pathogens?

Which of the following best describes why someone with an immunodeficiency disorders may get sick more easily than someone without the disorder?

You hear a commercial on the radio for a brand-new medicine guaranteed to boost immunity. Which source is the least likely to provide accurate information about this product?

The complement system is a group of [___] in the blood that detect pathogens that have entered the body.

phagocytesB lymphocytesT Helper cellsengulf and digest pathogens

specific responsenonspecific response evident by a sneeze, cough, fever, or other physical symptom

truefalseWhen the body has a weakened immune system, abnormal cells steal nutrients from healthy cells.

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✔ phagocytesX B lymphocytesT Helper cellsengulf and digest pathogens

specific response✔ nonspecific response evident by a sneeze, cough, fever, or other physical symptom

✔ truefalseWhen the body has a weakened immune system, abnormal cells steal nutrients from healthy cells.

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phagocytes✔ B lymphocytesT Helper cellsproduce antibodies

specific responsenonspecific response recognizes antigens present on pathogens and attacks the pathogen with antibodies

truefalseWhen the body has a weakened immune system, the body is more susceptible to disease.