Immune System Disorders

The first line of defense in the innate immune response is the ______ barrier.

• nutritional barrier

• physical barrier

• chemical barrier

• biological barrier

B cells are responsible for producing ______ in the adaptive immune response.

• antigens

• antibodies

• cytokines

• complement proteins

The process by which white blood cells engulf pathogens is called ______.

• antibody production

• cellular respiration

• phagocytosis

• immunization

An example of an autoimmune disorder is ______.

• rheumatoid arthritis

• hypertension

• diabetes

• asthma

The adaptive immune response is characterized by its ability to remember ______ from previous infections.

• antigens

• immune cells

• vaccines

• pathogens

The primary function of T cells in the adaptive immune response is to ______.

• produce antibodies

• destroy infected cells

• activate B cells

• release histamines

The part of the immune system that produces antibodies is known as the ______ system.

• innate

• adaptive

• humoral

• cell-mediated

Which type of white blood cell is primarily involved in allergic reactions?

• neutrophils

• basophils

• monocytes

• lymphocytes