placeholder image to represent content

Non-specific defences of the human body against pathogens

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Biology OCR Higher

Our brand new solo games combine with your quiz, on the same screen

Correct quiz answers unlock more play!

New Quizalize solo game modes
6 questions
Show answers
  • Q1
    The human body has defences against pathogens. These include physical defences, ______ defences and microbial defences.
    Users enter free text
    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q2
    Match each type of defence to the correct example.
    Users link answers
    Linking
    30s
  • Q3
    The function of the ______ system is to protect us against pathogens.
    Users enter free text
    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q4
    Two types of white blood cells are lymphocytes and ______.
    Question Image
    Users enter free text
    Type an Answer
    30s
  • Q5
    Put the steps in the correct order to explain how phagocytosis takes place.
    Question Image
    Users link answers
    Linking
    30s
  • Q6
    Why is phagocytosis described as a non-specific defence?
    The phagocytes will engulf any pathogen.
    The phagocytes will engulf all cells they encounter.
    The phagocytes will engulf white blood cells.
    The phagocytes only engulf one type of pathogen.
    30s

Teachers give this quiz to your class