HHB 3.5 Non-Specific Body Defences Quizs

What cell structures contain the digestive enzymes used to digest pathogens during phagocytosis?

• lysosomes

• ribosomes

• mitochondria

• chromosomes

Which specific type of cells engulf pathogens and destroy them?

• phagocyte

• mast cell

• lymphocyte

• cytokine

Which of the following is NOT a secretion that helps protect against pathogens?

• Tears

• Saliva

• Urine

• Stomach acid

What process involves the engulfing of pathogens and their destruction by digestive enzymes?

• phagocytosis

• autoimmunity

• myelination

• summation

What type of cells act as a physical barrier?

• Epithelial cells

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells

• Mast cells

What is the primary function of epithelial cells in the body?

• To produce hormones

• To form a physical barrier

• To transport oxygen

• To digest food

What is the function of cytokines in the immune system?

• To engulf and digest pathogens

• To signal phagocytes to accumulate at infection sites

• To produce antibodies

• To produce histamine

What name is given to disease causing organisms?

• pathogens

• cytokines

• phagocytes

• lymphocytes

During the inflammatory response what substance do mast cells produce?

• Histamine

• Cytokines

• Lysosomes

• Tears

What term describes the general response of the body to infection & includes phagocytosis?

• non-specific defence

• specific defence