Immunology

Question 1

A foreign substance that stimulates the formation for antibodies that react specifically with it

Answer 1

Antigen

Question 2

Glycoprotein substance developed by the body in response to, and interacting specifically with, an antigen

Answer 2

Antibody (Immunoglobulin)

Question 3

Immunity that an individual is born with (non specific immunity)
-Include the skin and mucus membranes, other surface barriers, proteins and phagocytic cells (macrophages and neutrophils)

Answer 3

Innate immunity (natural immunity)

Question 4

Individual either forms antibodies to a pathogen or is given antibodies to a pathogen

Answer 4

Acquired immunity (Adaptive immunity)

Question 5

White blood cells that are involved with immune response (in acquired immunity specifically)
-B cells produce antibodies that attack invaders
-T cells activate immune response

Answer 5

Lymphocytes

Question 6

Cells that produce antibodies that attack invaders (type of lymphocytes)

Answer 6

B cells

Question 7

Cells that activate immune response (type of lymphocytes)

Answer 7

T cells

Question 8

Result of the placental transfer of antibodies in the uterus or through the mother’s first breast mild (colostrum)

Answer 8

Naturally acquired passive immunity

Question 9

Result of developing a disease and recovering from it

Answer 9

Naturally acquired active immunity

Question 10

Result of injection of antibodies (via immune serums)

Answer 10

Artificially acquired passive immunity

Question 11

Result of receiving a vaccine

Answer 11

Artificially acquired active immunity