Immune System

Front

What is the main function of the immune system?

Back

Defend the body against infection

Front

Which structure prevents germs from entering the body? Options: white blood cells, spleen, lymph nodes, skin

Back

skin

Front

What do we call the fluid in which immune cells travel?

Back

lymph

Front

Which of the following is not a part of the immune response?

• Making pathogens
• white blood cells attack
• create antibodies
• recognize and attack an antigen the next time it enters the body

Back

Making pathogens

Front

What is the purpose of an antibody?

Back

to recognize an antigen

Front

What is the purpose of white blood cells?

Back

to fight germs

Front

Antigen

Back

A harmful substance

Front

What type of immunity develops after an infection when the body remembers the antigen?

Back

Adaptive

Front

What type of immunity is the body's first line of defense (skin and mucous)?

Back

Innate

Front

What type of immunity develops when you receive antibodies to a disease?

Back

Passive