Patho: Chapter 5

Question 1

Primary organs in the immune system

Answer 1

thymus gland and the bone marrow

Question 2

What are the two types of immune responses in the body?

Answer 2

specific and nonspecific

Question 3

__ immune response is associated with antigens and the antibody reaction; the body’s watch-guard system for foreign invaders; occurs after exposer to an antigen; may neutralize, kill, or cause clumping of the foreign microorganism

Answer 3

specific

Question 4

__ immune response includes inflammation, phagocytosis, physical barriers, and chemical barriers; the body’s first line or protection against foreign invaders.

Answer 4

nonspecific

Question 5

The most common ways to divide immunity into classifications

Answer 5

passive and active/natural and artificial

Question 6

__ is the inherited immunity the individual may possess due to race, species, or ethnic background

Answer 6

natural resistance

Question 7

Allergic reactions include __ or __ responses and __ symptoms

Answer 7

local or systemic inflammatory and respiratory