Blood and Immune System Health Quiz

Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout the body.

Blood type O is considered the universal donor as it can be given to individuals of any blood type.

Hypersensitivity is the term for an abnormal immune response to a harmless substance, resulting in allergy symptoms.

Basophils are blood cells that release histamine during allergic reactions.

The liver is responsible for filtering and detoxifying blood, as well as storing glycogen and vitamins.

The bone marrow is responsible for producing antibodies in the immune system.

The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in immune defense.

Hemoglobin is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen in red blood cells.

Memory cells in the immune system remember and recognize previous infections, facilitating a faster response.

Active immunity is acquired through vaccination or exposure to a disease, leading to an immune response.

Neutrophils are white blood cells that engulf and digest pathogens in the body.

Platelets play a key role in forming blood clots during the blood clotting process.

Chemotaxis is the process by which white blood cells move towards the site of infection or injury.

The spleen is responsible for filtering and removing old or damaged blood cells from the bloodstream.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects the joints, leading to inflammation and pain.