The Immune System

Question 1

A person who has allergies has a compromised immune system because the body’s immune system

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overreacts to an antigen.

Question 2

How does fever indicate that your body's immune system is doing its job?

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Fever raises the body's temperature to destroy harmful substances.

Question 3

A scientist wanted to formulate a pill to attack a specific type of bacteria that infects the throat. Which biological component would be best to use as a model for the pill’s function?

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antibodies

Question 4

A person who has a weakened immune system may not be able to fight against infection because

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pathogens may enter the body and cause illness.

Question 5

What is the difference between B-cell lymphocytes and T-cell lymphocytes?

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B cells produce antibodies, and T cells destroy infected cells.

Question 6

A new herbal supplement is on the market that claims to build immunity and prevent illness. The best response to this claim is to

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research the information using several sources before taking the supplement.

Question 7

Which is an effect of a compromised immune system?

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decreased antibody production

Question 8

Lupus, a condition in which the body attacks its own cells, is an example of

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an autoimmune disorder.

Question 9

Which type of barrier are coughing and sneezing?

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physical

Question 10

Vaccination is a process of injecting a dead or weakened form of a pathogen into the body. How does this help strengthen the immune system?

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It allows the body to keep pathogen information for future infections.

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