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Cells of the Immune System

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge about the cells of the immune system.
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Which of the following is not a type of white blood cell?

  1. Neutrophils

  2. Lymphocytes

  3. Platelets

  4. Eosinophils


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Platelets are not white blood cells, they are involved in blood clotting.

What is the function of neutrophils?

  1. Fighting bacterial infections

  2. Producing antibodies

  3. Killing cancer cells

  4. Regulating the immune response


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Neutrophils are phagocytic cells that engulf and destroy bacteria.

Which type of lymphocyte is responsible for producing antibodies?

  1. T cells

  2. B cells

  3. Natural killer cells

  4. Dendritic cells


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

B cells are responsible for producing antibodies, which are proteins that recognize and bind to specific antigens.

What is the function of natural killer cells?

  1. Killing virus-infected cells

  2. Producing antibodies

  3. Fighting bacterial infections

  4. Regulating the immune response


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural killer cells are cytotoxic lymphocytes that kill virus-infected cells and tumor cells.

Which type of cell is responsible for presenting antigens to T cells?

  1. Neutrophils

  2. Lymphocytes

  3. Dendritic cells

  4. Macrophages


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dendritic cells are antigen-presenting cells that capture and process antigens and present them to T cells.

What is the function of macrophages?

  1. Fighting bacterial infections

  2. Producing antibodies

  3. Killing cancer cells

  4. Regulating the immune response


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Macrophages are phagocytic cells that engulf and destroy bacteria, viruses, and other foreign particles.

Which type of cell is responsible for regulating the immune response?

  1. T cells

  2. B cells

  3. Natural killer cells

  4. Regulatory T cells


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regulatory T cells are a type of T cell that helps to control the immune response and prevent autoimmune diseases.

What is the function of eosinophils?

  1. Fighting bacterial infections

  2. Producing antibodies

  3. Killing cancer cells

  4. Fighting parasitic infections


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Eosinophils are phagocytic cells that are involved in fighting parasitic infections.

Which type of cell is responsible for producing memory cells?

  1. T cells

  2. B cells

  3. Natural killer cells

  4. Dendritic cells


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Both T cells and B cells can produce memory cells, which are long-lived cells that can quickly respond to a previously encountered antigen.

What is the function of basophils?

  1. Fighting bacterial infections

  2. Producing antibodies

  3. Killing cancer cells

  4. Releasing histamine and other inflammatory mediators


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Basophils are involved in allergic reactions by releasing histamine and other inflammatory mediators.

Which type of cell is responsible for producing interferon?

  1. T cells

  2. B cells

  3. Natural killer cells

  4. Dendritic cells


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Natural killer cells produce interferon, which is a cytokine that helps to fight viral infections.

What is the function of mast cells?

  1. Fighting bacterial infections

  2. Producing antibodies

  3. Killing cancer cells

  4. Releasing histamine and other inflammatory mediators


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mast cells are involved in allergic reactions and inflammation by releasing histamine and other inflammatory mediators.

Which type of cell is responsible for producing interleukin-2?

  1. T cells

  2. B cells

  3. Natural killer cells

  4. Dendritic cells


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

T cells produce interleukin-2, which is a cytokine that helps to activate other immune cells.

What is the function of plasma cells?

  1. Fighting bacterial infections

  2. Producing antibodies

  3. Killing cancer cells

  4. Regulating the immune response


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Plasma cells are differentiated B cells that produce antibodies.

Which type of cell is responsible for producing tumor necrosis factor?

  1. T cells

  2. B cells

  3. Natural killer cells

  4. Macrophages


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Macrophages produce tumor necrosis factor, which is a cytokine that helps to kill tumor cells.

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