The immune system (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the main function of the immune system?
What is the main function of the immune system?
To defend the body against pathogens
What are the main defenders in your immune system?
What are the main defenders in your immune system?
White blood cells
What is phagocytosis?
What is phagocytosis?
White blood cells swallowing pathogens
What does the term 'phagocytosis' literally mean?
What does the term 'phagocytosis' literally mean?
Cell eating
How specific are antibodies in fighting pathogens?
How specific are antibodies in fighting pathogens?
Each works against one specific pathogen
What is an antigen?
What is an antigen?
A substance on pathogens antibodies bind to
What do antitoxins do?
What do antitoxins do?
Attach to toxins and make them harmless
What are memory cells?
What are memory cells?
White blood cells that remember pathogens
Which immune response is faster?
Which immune response is faster?
Secondary response (second infection)
Why don't you usually get measles twice?
Why don't you usually get measles twice?
Memory cells quickly produce antibodies
What are the three main defenses of the immune system?
What are the three main defenses of the immune system?
Phagocytosis, antibodies, and antitoxins
What is a pathogen?
What is a pathogen?
A harmful microorganism causing disease