Immune System Flashcard

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What is the primary function of the immune system?

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To recognize and respond to non-self antigens

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Which organ is responsible for T cell maturation?

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Thymus

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What type of immunity is characterized by having no memory?

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Innate immunity

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Which of the following is a characteristic of adaptive immunity? Limited specificity, No memory, High diversity, Immediate response

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High diversity

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What do B cells primarily produce?

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Antibodies

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Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity? Granulocytes, B lymphocytes, Phagocytes, Natural killer cells

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B lymphocytes

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What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?

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Initiation of immune responses to blood-borne antigens

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Which type of lymphoid organ is responsible for the maturation of B cells?

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Bone marrow

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What is the primary function of natural killer (NK) cells?

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To recognize and eliminate cancerous or infected cells

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Which of the following describes hypersensitivity?

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Excessive damaging reactions to foreign substances