Chapter 13 Infectious Diseases Review

What is the inflammatory response?

• A reaction of the immune system that causes redness, heat, swelling, and pain in response to injury or infection.

• A process that cools down the body after exercise.

• A mechanism that prevents blood clotting during injury.

• A response that only occurs in the skin after a cut.

What are antigens?

• Substances that trigger an immune response, often found on the surface of pathogens.

• Chemical compounds that inhibit immune responses.

• Cells that destroy pathogens in the body.

• Proteins that transport oxygen in the blood.

What is an allergy?

• A disorder in which the immune system is overly sensitive to a foreign substance.

• A condition where the body lacks sufficient immune response.

• An autoimmune disease that attacks healthy cells.

• A genetic disorder affecting the respiratory system.

What is a vaccine?

• A substance that prevents all diseases.

• A substance used in a vaccination that consists of pathogens that have been weakened or killed but can still trigger the immune system into action.

• A type of medicine that cures infections.

• A liquid that enhances physical performance.

What is vaccination?

• The process of administering a vaccine to stimulate the immune system to develop immunity against a disease.

• A method of treating diseases using antibiotics.

• A surgical procedure to remove harmful pathogens from the body.

• A dietary supplement that boosts overall health.

What do white blood cells create to fight infections?

• Antibodies

• Hormones

• Enzymes

• Vitamins

What are leukocytes?

• Red blood cells that carry oxygen in the body.

• White blood cells that are part of the immune system and help fight infections.

• Platelets that help in blood clotting.

• Cells that transport nutrients throughout the body.

What are antibiotics?

• Medicines that help fight viral infections by killing viruses or preventing their growth.

• Medicines that help fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

• Medicines that are used to treat fungal infections by killing fungi or preventing their growth.

• Medicines that help relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

What is a noninfectious disease?

• A disease that can be spread from one person to another.

• A disease caused by infectious agents like bacteria or viruses.

• A disease that cannot be spread from one person to another, often caused by genetics or environmental factors.

• A disease that is always fatal and has no cure.

What does stomach acid do in the immune system?

• It kills germs.

• It helps digest food.

• It absorbs nutrients.

• It produces hormones.