Matching Quiz

Match the non-specific body defenses with the correct descriptions. Answers may be used more than once.

Answer choices for questions 1 through 7

Match some of the body's specific defenses with correct examples/descriptions. Answers may be used more than once


8				the largest number of lymphocytes


9				found in the lining of the digestive organs


10				become plasma in response to antigens


11				major cells involved in specific defenses


12				bind to antigens on cells and attack them directly


13				produce memory cells that trigger a stronger response to future exposures to the same antigen


14				secrete cytokines


15				main job is to target cancer cells


16				do not need antigen recognition to function

Answer choices for questions 8 through 16

A)	T cells
B)	T cells
C)	B cells
D)	T cells
E)	B cells
F)	T cells
G)	macrophages and lymphocytes
H)	Natural killer cells (NK)
I)	Natural killer cells (NK)

Match the types of activated T cells to the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.


17				prevents a person from having the same disease twice


18				protects the body against cancer


19				is active against viruses


20				increases phagocytosis


21				increases antibody formation

Answer choices for questions 17 through 21

Match the types of immunoglobulins to the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.


22				binds to antigens on food


23				recognizes bacteria, viruses and toxins


24				found in secretions of the body


25				prevents pathogens from entering the body


26				triggers allergic reactions

Answer choices for questions 22 through 26

Match the types of immune response with the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.


27				a very rapid response


28				takes several weeks


29				causes memory cells to develop


30				response is carried out be memory cells


31				requires re-exposure to an antigen

Answer choices for questions 27 through 31

Match the types of immunity a person can acquire to the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.


32				crosses the placenta


33				from exposure to an antigen


34				received in breast milk


35				requires injection with an antibody


36				requires injection with a pathogen


37				requires having an infectious disease

Answer choices for questions 32 through 37

A)	artificially acquired active
B)	artificially acquired active
C)	naturally acquired active
D)	naturally acquired active
E)	naturally acquired passive
F)	naturally acquired passive

Match the diagnostic tests for HIV with the correct description. Answers may be used more than once.


38				used to diagnose the stage of HIV infection


39				a person should be tested three times with this test for accuracy


40				cannot detect early HIV infection


41				most commonly used test


42				most sensitive test


43				useful for early detection of HIV

Answer choices for questions 38 through 43

Match the term related to allergies to the correct description/definition. Answers may be used more than once.


44				over the counter treatment of allergies


45				an excessive immune response


46				involves IgE antibodies


47				is a life threat


48				causes rapid drop in blood pressure


49				triggers and allergy


50				rescues a person experiencing anaphylaxis

Answer choices for questions 44 through 50

Match the terms related to cancer with the correct description/definition.


51				a carcinogen


52				identifies how far cancer cells have spread


53				examination of tissues


54				any substance that causes the formation of cancer cells


55				made of abnormal cells

Answer choices for questions 51 through 55

Match these immune disorders with the signs and symptoms that are unique to each disorder. Answers may be used more than once.


56				cartilage destruction


57				numbness of fingers and toes


58				sleep disturbances


59				tender lymph nodes in the neck


60				“butterfly” rash


61				renal failure

Answer choices for questions 56 through 61