High School Biology : High School Biology

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for High School Biology

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Example Questions

Example Question #841 : High School Biology

What cell is responsible for releasing free antibodies into the bloodstream? 

Possible Answers:

T-lymphocytes

Plasma cells

Neutrophils

B-lymphocytes

Correct answer:

Plasma cells

Explanation:

Each B-lymphocyte cell is responsible for creating one specific antibody. If the B-lymphocyte's antibody matches to the right antigen, the lymphocyte will differentiate into a plasma cell. Plasma cells release free antibodies into the bloodstream. The transition process from B-cell to plasma cell is mediated by helper T-cells.

Example Question #842 : High School Biology

Which type of cell is part of adaptive immunity?

Possible Answers:

Macrophages

T-cell lymphocytes

Neutrophils

Monocytes

Correct answer:

T-cell lymphocytes

Explanation:

Adaptive immunity involves immune cells created due to previously experiencing an infection by a particular pathogen. T-cell lymphocytes mature in the thymus, and recognize a specific antigen. T-cells and B-cells work to produce antibodies against a specific antigen, making them highly specific. This specification is only found in the adaptive immune system

In contrast, the innate immune system can respond to any pathogen, regardless of previous exposure, Neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages are all part of the innate immune response and help with phagocytosis and inflammation.

Example Question #1 : Understanding Cells Of The Immune System

Which of the following are long-lived and provide future immunity against a second invasion by the same antigen?

Possible Answers:

Helper T-cells

Macrophages

Effector molecules

B-cells

Memory B-cells

Correct answer:

Memory B-cells

Explanation:

Memory B-cells are long-lived descendents of B-cells that "remember" their encounter with an antigen and can rapidly respond to reexposure to the same antigen. Helper T-cells stimulate the immune responses by B-cells and cytotoxic T-cells. B-cells produce antibodies. Macrophages destroy invading microbes via phagocytosis and alert other immune cells to the invasion. Effector molecules include histamine and the cell-destroying proteins of cytotoxic T-cells. 

Example Question #2 : Understanding Cells Of The Immune System

If you are fighting an active infection, chances are __________.

Possible Answers:

your red blood cell count is elevated

None of the other answer choices is correct.

your red blood cell count is lowered

your white blood cell count is lowered

your white blood cell count is elevated

Correct answer:

your white blood cell count is elevated

Explanation:

In response to infection, white blood cells multiply so that they can make antibodies against whatever it is your body is fighting off.

Example Question #13 : Immune System

The human immune system includes several types of specialized cells whose role is to eliminate invaders threatening the health of the body.

A certain immune cell has a certain type of antibody on its surface. When it comes in contact with a pathogen (attacker) that matches its antibodies, the immune cell signals other immune cells to attack the invader and produces more antibodies in order to flag other invaders of the same type. What type of cell is this immune cell?

Possible Answers:

B-lymphocyte

Natural killer cell

Macrophage

Helper T-cell

Killer T-cell

Correct answer:

B-lymphocyte

Explanation:

B-lymphocytes are the immune system's "memory"—once the body is attacked by a certain virus or bacteria, the body produces B-lymphocytes that can specifically recognize that disease. When the B-lymphocyte comes in contact with the disease (recognized by antibodies) it signals killer T-cells and helper T-cells to attack, and creates more antibodies to signal additional T-cells.

Natural killer cells destroy any cells of the human body that have become infected by an attacker. 

Macrophages are a general clean-up cell that sweep up debris, old cells, and sometimes attackers via phagocytosis.

Killer and helper T-cells are both activated by B-lymphocytes

Example Question #14 : Immune System

Which of the following cells of the immune system release antibodies into the bloodstream?

Possible Answers:

B cells

Cytotoxic T cells

T cells

Dendritic cells

Helper T cells

Correct answer:

B cells

Explanation:

B cells make antibodies that are specific to antigens. Antibodies bind to antigens to tag them for destruction. Cytotoxic T cells recognize and bind antigens and destroy them immediately. Helper T cells recognize antigens presented by antigen-presenting cells such as dendridic cells, and bring them to the attention of B cells, stimulating the B cells to begin making lots of antibodies.

Example Question #141 : Tissues, Organs, And Organ Systems

What is the structure responsible for the storage of sperm in the male reproductive system?

Possible Answers:

Prostate

Urethra

Epididymis

Vas deferens

Correct answer:

Epididymis

Explanation:

The epididymis is responsible for storing sperm in order for it to mature. Upon ejaculation, it will be propelled into the vas deferens and out of the urethral opening. 

Example Question #142 : Tissues, Organs, And Organ Systems

Which female organ is responsible for producing eggs?

Possible Answers:

Spleen

Fallopian tube

Uterus

Ovary

Correct answer:

Ovary

Explanation:

Eggs, or oocytes, are produced in the ovaries. During ovulation, the egg is released from the ovary into the fallopian tube. If fertilized, the egg transitions into a zygote and is implanted into the uterus for gestation and development.

The spleen is involved in filtering the blood and lymph, and is not involved in reproduction.

Example Question #842 : High School Biology

What is the structure that carries eggs from the ovary to the uterus?

Possible Answers:

Fallopian tube

Vaginal tube

Fimbriae

Uterine tube

Cervical tube

Correct answer:

Fallopian tube

Explanation:

The ovaries release eggs into the fallopian tubes, which carry the egg to the uterus.

Fimbriae are protrusions from the fallopian tube that receive the egg from the ovary before transferring it to the fallopian tube itself. The uterus houses the endometrium and, if fertilization occurs, the developing embryo. The cervix is the structure that separates the uterus from the vaginal canal.

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when the egg gets implanted into the fallopian tube rather than the uterus. This is painful, and leads to surgical procedures in order to protect the mother.

Example Question #3 : Reproductive System

Which reproductive organ is divided into three regions: fundus, body, and cervix?

Possible Answers:

Epididymis

Fallopian tube

Uterus

Ovary

Vagina

Correct answer:

Uterus

Explanation:

The uterus is a muscular organ in the pelvic cavity. It is also called the womb. The uterus is divided into three regions: the upper region (the fundus), the midportion (the body), and the cervix. The ovaries are almond-shaped organs located in the pelvic cavity. The fallopian tubes connects the ovaries and the uterus. A fallopian tube is divided into three sections: the infundibulum, the ampulla, and isthmus. The vagina, or birth canal, is a muscular tube connecting the cervix to the vulva. The epididymis is a twisted tube that is located on and beside a testis.

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