Do you think you know everything there is to know about your immune system? Test your knowledge with our 15-question quiz, designed to take you from basic facts to more challenging concepts about immunity. This quiz covers everything from the function of white blood cells to the intricacies of vaccines and autoimmune diseases. See how well you understand this vital aspect of your health and learn some new facts along the way!
1 of 15
What is meant by "innate immunity"
Immunity one was born with
Immunity one gets from having antibodies
Barriers such as skin and mucous membrane
Immunity one gets from their genes
2 of 15
Which vitamin is known to boost the immune system?
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
3 of 15
Which part of the body is primarily responsible for producing immune cells?
Heart
Bone marrow
Liver
Kidney
4 of 15
What is an antibody?
A protein produced by the immune system to neutralize pathogens
A type of hormone
A mineral needed for immunity
A type of virus
5 of 15
Which of the following is a type of white blood cell involved in the immune response?
Neutrophil
Platelet
Fibroblast
Red blood cell
6 of 15
What is the immune system's first line of defense against pathogens?
Red blood cells
White blood cells
Skin and mucous membranes
Antibodies
7 of 15
What is an autoimmune disease?
A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues
A deficiency in immune cells
A temporary immune response
A disease caused by an external infection
8 of 15
Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease?
Measles
Influenza
Rheumatoid arthritis
Tuberculosis
9 of 15
What is the role of the spleen in the immune system?
Filtering blood and housing white blood cells
Regulating blood sugar
Producing digestive enzymes
Storing bile
10 of 15
What is herd immunity?
When a large portion of the community becomes immune to a disease, reducing its spread
Immunity gained through exercise
Immunity passed from mother to child
Immunity gained from a single vaccination
11 of 15
What type of immunity is passed from mother to child through breast milk?
Innate immunity
Active immunity
Passive immunity
Adaptive immunity
12 of 15
What is the main function of macrophages?
To ingest and destroy pathogens
To produce antibodies
To transport nutrients
To carry oxygen
13 of 15
Which condition is characterized by the immune system attacking the myelin sheath of nerve cells?
Which cells are responsible for producing antibodies?
Platelets
Red blood cells
B-cells
T-cells
15 of 15
Which type of T-cell is responsible for directly killing infected cells?
Helper T-cell
Regulatory T-cell
Memory T-cell
Cytotoxic T-cell
More to Learn
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