How to Strengthen the Immune System

Self-Study Examination

Instructions: After studying the text answer the following true/false or multiple choice questions.  Remember, there's only one answer to each question.

1. Immunity exists in the parasite.

a) True
b) False

2. The immune system is composed of lymph.

a) True
b) False

3. The immune system is activated by recognizing any part of the body as non-self.

a) True
b) False

4. The immune response can be divided into two broad types: humoral response and cell mediated response.

a) True
b) False

5. Adaptive immunity leads to specific memory which is related to vaccination.

a) True
b) False

6. The key focus of immunology are the G-Cells.

a) True
b) False

7. Macrophages are the first line of defense in the lymph system.

a) True
b) False

8. NK cells are the first line of defense against cancer.

a) True
b) False

9. The T-cell count can fall to zero and a person will still live.

a) True
b) False

10. Antigens and viruses join together and become immune complexes.

a) True
b) False

11. Nutrition, age, environment can affect the immune system.

a) True
b) False

12. The bone marrow and liver produce the majority of lymph in the body.

a) True
b) False

13. When we drink a beer, the body recognizes that a “non-self” chemical has entered and in detoxification calls out its army of B and T cells to fight it.

a) True
b) False

14. One cigarette can destroy 25-100 mg of vitamin C.

a) True
b) False

15. Heavy metals are lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, nickel, aluminum and amino acids.

a) True
b) False

16. Cadmium is found in cigarette smoke, coffee and gasoline.

a) True
b) False

17. Free radicals can cause premature aging.

a) True
b) False

18. Calories are nourishment.

a) True
b) False

19. Metabolism is the means by which nutrients are transformed into energy at the cellular level.

a) True
b) False

20. Anti-oxidants are toxic oxygen molecules.

a) True
b) False

21. Free radicals neutralize antioxidants.

a) True
b) False

22. Vitamin E and coenzyme Q inactivates lipid soluble radicals.

a) True
b) False

23. The adrenals secrete cortisol and noradrenaline.

a) True
b) False

24. Retroviruses utilize an amino acid called reverse transcriptase.

a) True
b) False

25. Cigarette smoke might have radioactive particles.

a) True
b) False

26. Coal tar dyes are used in popular vitamins as binders.

a) True
b) False

27. Nitrates can combine with amines to form nitrosamines which are not carcinogenic in animals.

a) True
b) False

28. In the process of digestion amylases begin to work on carbohydrates first from the saliva.

a) True
b) False

29. Immunodeficiencies are only caused because of genetics.

a) True
b) False

30. Margarine is not a saturated fat, and is better than butter.

a) True
b) False

31. The western diet, high in sugar and fat but low in fiber, has contributed to gallstone formation.

a) True
b) False

32. Saturated fats such as cod liver oil, safflower oil and linseed oil are often deficient in the American diet.

a) True
b) False

33. The peripheral nervous system is under control of acetylcholine which has the opposite effect of norepinephrine.

a) True
b) False

34. Catecholamines are the cellular communicators.

a) True
b) False

35. When phenylalanine is reduced from the diet, cellular communication increases.

a) True
b) False

36. Stress increases the adrenal gland hormones, including catecholamine and corticosteriods.

a) True
b) False

37. Corticosteroids effect the NK cells, and thymus

a) True
b) False

38. When one is under stress, vitamin C is depleted quickly.

a) True
b) False

39. Acetylcholine can neutralize serotonin.

a) True
b) False

40. High levels of serotonin are linked to aggression and irritability.

a) True
b) False

41. Folic acid deficiency is one of the most prevalent deficiencies world wide.

a) True
b) False

42. Sea vegetables may fight toxins.

a) True
b) False

43. Secretory IgA is found in the digestive tract.

a) True
b) False

44. IgG response is an immediate allergic response.

a) True
b) False

45. IgE response is usually a delayed response.

a) True
b) False

46. Only 10% of the population has food allergies which are delayed.

a) True
b) False

47. ELISA is a technique for testing food allergies.

a) True
b) False

48. Pheromones are made up of different amino acids.

a) True
b) False

49. Alcoholism can be triggered by faulty metabolization of proteins, adrenal gland deficiency, and glucose.

a) True
b) False

50. Anger and stress can increase the amount of hydrochloric acid in the body.

a) True
b) False

51. Co-Enzyme Q-10 has been used for treatment in Japan and Europe for heart disease, cancer, and gum disease.

a) True
b) False

52. B-Cells are the only cells which do not need amino acids.

a) True
b) False

53. Magnesium has been described as being an antidote to stress.

a) True
b) False

54. One of the benefits of echinacea is that it appears to keep the ratio of white blood cells and red blood cells in balance

a) True
b) False

55. The B vitamins work in synergy with each other.

a) True
b) False

56. The synthesis of biotin requires vitamin C.

a) True
b) False

57. Vitamin C has been shown to increase interferon.

a) True
b) False

58. Minerals alone cannot be assimilated without balancing vitamins.

a) True
b) False

59. Herbs stimulate the immune system.

a) True
b) False

60. Unsaturated fats have been found to increase the rate of atherosclerosis and increase cancers.

a) True
b) False

61. Kelp has been found to help in thyroid deficiencies.

a) True
b) False

62. Jimpsom weed is an herb used to stimulate B cell production.

a) True
b) False

63. Partially hydrogenated fats are considered essential fats.

a) True
b) False

64. Panax Ginseng helps in the stimulation of bone marrow function and red blood cell formation.

a) True
b) False

65. Licorice root has been found to produce interferon in mice due to glycyrrhizin known as GL.

a) True
b) False

66. A rotation diet is popular because it rotates between essential fat intake and rich amino acid foods.

a) True
b) False

67. Serotonin appears to be lacking in people with depression, and suicide tendencies.

a) True
b) False

68. Stress stimulates the adrenal gland with direct impact on the autonomic nervous system).

a) True
b) False

69. Chromium stimulates glucose, fatty acid synthesis, and cholesterol.

a) True
b) False

70. “Trans fatty acids” contribute in white fat metabolism.

a) True
b) False

71. The best diet is to increase caloric output and decrease non essential caloric intake.

a) True
b) False

72. Essential fatty acids appear to play an important role in white fat metabolism.

a) True
b) False

73. Oxygenation from exercise can act as a detoxifier.

a) True
b) False

74. The percentage of body fat determines one’s True fitness.

a) True
b) False

75. Essential fats create “trans” fatty acids.

a) True
b) False

76. Interferon is the body’s general defense against enzymes.

a) True
b) False

77. Selenium can help to detoxify mercury.

a) True
b) False

78. The immune system is totally dependent on enzymes.

a) True
b) False

79. The pituitary gland and hypothalamus stimulates the thymus gland to produce more t-cells.

a) True
b) False

80. Interleukin 2 and interferon boosts certain immune system functions.

a) True
b) False

81. B cells make peptide molecules to send messages to the central nervous system.

a) True
b) False

82. Neuropeptide production is affected by joy, sleep, exercise, obesity, depression and/or anger.

a) True
b) False

83. There is no cell in the body which is independent of amino acids.

a) True
b) False

84. In third world countries vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of GI disorders.

a) True
b) False

85. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to an increase in T-Cell size.

a) True
b) False

86. When vitamin B2 is combined with glutamine, and vitamin C, alcohol craving is reduced.

a) True
b) False

87. A lack of folic acid has been found to correlate with carotid artery thickening.

a) True
b) False

88. Antibiotics reduce the absorption of vitamin C.

a) True
b) False

89. Minerals alone cannot be assimilated unless they are balanced with vitamins.

a) True
b) False