Quiz for:
The Immune System: Innate Defenses

Question 1

What happens during the vasodilation phase of inflammation?

Question 2

What is the main sign of increased permeability during inflammation?

Question 3

How do natural killer (NK) cells identify unhealthy cells?

Question 4

How do antimicrobial enzymes in saliva and tears combat bacteria?

Question 5

What triggers fever during the immune response?

Question 6

Which cells are the most abundant white blood cells involved in the immune response?

Question 7

What is the function of antimicrobial peptides in the innate immune system?

Question 8

Which barriers are considered the first line of defense in the immune system?

Question 9

In what way does the skin act as a physical barrier against pathogens?

Question 10

Which cell type is derived from monocytes and is capable of repeatedly engulfing pathogens?

Question 11

What is a key difference between neutrophils and macrophages?

Question 12

Which of the following is a chemical defense present in the mucous membranes?

Question 13

What is the main function of the immune system?

Question 14

What is the purpose of the histamine released by mast cells during the inflammatory response?

Question 15

What role do neutrophils play in the immune response?