Innate and Acquired Immunity (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What are the two main types of immunity that work together in your body?
What are the two main types of immunity that work together in your body?
Innate and acquired
What is the key characteristic of innate immunity that makes it different from acquired immunity?
What is the key characteristic of innate immunity that makes it different from acquired immunity?
It is non-specific to all pathogens
Where is the enzyme lysozyme found in the body?
Where is the enzyme lysozyme found in the body?
In sweat, tears, and saliva
What role does hydrochloric acid play in the first line of innate immunity?
What role does hydrochloric acid play in the first line of innate immunity?
It kills pathogens in the stomach
What substance do beneficial bacteria produce to prevent harmful pathogens from growing?
What substance do beneficial bacteria produce to prevent harmful pathogens from growing?
Lactic acid
What is the function of cilia in the respiratory system?
What is the function of cilia in the respiratory system?
Move mucus with trapped pathogens up
What is phagocytosis?
What is phagocytosis?
Engulfing and destroying pathogens
Where are some macrophages fixed in the body?
Where are some macrophages fixed in the body?
In the spleen and tonsils
What is the function of interferons in the immune system?
What is the function of interferons in the immune system?
Prevent viral multiplication
How is the relationship between antigens and antibodies described?
How is the relationship between antigens and antibodies described?
Lock and key mechanism
What is the role of memory cells in acquired immunity?
What is the role of memory cells in acquired immunity?
Rapidly produce antibodies on re-exposure
What is the main difference in duration between active and passive immunity?
What is the main difference in duration between active and passive immunity?
Active is long-term, passive is short-term
How does a child naturally receive passive immunity from their mother?
How does a child naturally receive passive immunity from their mother?
Via placenta and breast milk