by alex
The human immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs working together to fend off harmful invaders. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how this remarkable system operates and adapts to protect us from disease. Dive in and see how much you know about the body’s natural defense mechanisms!
Immune System Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the immune system?
To digest food
To circulate blood
To defend against pathogens
To regulate body temperature
2. Which of the following is a type of white blood cell?
Erythrocytes
Platelets
Neutrophils
Myocytes
3. What is the role of antibodies in the immune system?
To transport oxygen
To produce hormones
To neutralize pathogens
To provide structural support
4. Which organ is considered the primary site of T-cell maturation?
Bone marrow
Thymus
Spleen
Liver
5. What is the term for the immune system’s ability to remember and respond more effectively to pathogens it has encountered before?
Innate immunity
Passive immunity
Immunological memory
Autoimmunity
6. Which of the following is NOT part of the innate immune system?
Skin
Mucous membranes
T-cells
Phagocytes
7. Which type of immunity is acquired through vaccination?
Innate immunity
Adaptive immunity
Passive immunity
Natural immunity
8. What is the function of the spleen in the immune system?
To filter blood
To produce red blood cells
To store calcium
To regulate metabolism
9. Which cells are responsible for producing antibodies?
T-cells
B-cells
Macrophages
Dendritic cells
10. What is an autoimmune disease?
A disease caused by external pathogens
A disease where the immune system attacks the body’s own cells
A disease that affects only the skin
A disease that results from a weakened immune system
