The Paths Traversed by Soldiers of Defence

Biology Quiz

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary lymphoid organ?
Bone marrow
Thymus
Spleen
Lymph nodes

2. What is the primary function of B-lymphocytes?
Engulfing and destroying pathogens
Producing antibodies
Initiating cell-mediated immunity
Acting as antigen-presenting cells

3. Which type of immunity is acquired through vaccination?
Innate immunity
Passive immunity
Active acquired immunity
Mucosal immunity

4. What is the role of macrophages in the immune response?
Producing antibodies
Destroying infected cells
Engulfing and digesting pathogens
Differentiating into plasma cells

5. Which immunoglobulin is the most abundant in the blood?
IgA
IgG
IgM
IgE

6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inflammation?
Redness
Swelling
Coldness
Pain

7. What is the role of the complement system in the immune response?
Directly killing pathogens
Assisting in phagocytosis
Producing antibodies
Regulating inflammation

8. Which cells are responsible for cell-mediated immunity?
B-lymphocytes
T-lymphocytes
Neutrophils
Eosinophils

9. What is the term for the ability of the immune system to distinguish between self and non-self?
Tolerance
Immunity
Inflammation
Phagocytosis

10. Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease?
AIDS
Tuberculosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Influenza