Chapter 24-B: Immune System

Chapter 24-B: Immune System

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. All of the following represent examples of nonspecific immunity except:

ANS:   C                     DIF:    Memorization

REF:    Page 747 (Table 24-1)                        TOP:    Organization of the Immune System

2. The body’s first line(s) of defense is(are) the:

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 749

TOP:    Mechanical and Chemical Barriers

3. Inflammation mediators include:

ANS:   D                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 750

TOP:    Inflammation

4. The most numerous type of phagocyte is the:

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 752

TOP:    Phagocytosis

5. The type of immune mechanism that provides a general defense by acting against anything recognized as “not self” is called:

ANS:   A                     DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 746

TOP:    Organization of the Immune System