QUIZ

Quiz – are you an immunity expert?

Anwser the questions test your knowledges.

1/6 Where are the majority of our immune cells located?

In the gut On the skin *

2/6 Is a baby born with innate immunity?

No, we are born without any immunity. Yes, innate immunity is our first line of defence. *

3/6 The acquired immune system…

…is ready to protect us the moment we’re born. … continues to learn and grow throughout our lives but mostly during the first years of life. *

4/6 Which phase is most important for our immune system’s development?

The first 1,000 days, they’re the basis for a lifelong learning process. The first 18 years, after which the immune system is fully developed. *

5/6 What role does the digestive system play within the immune system?

The digestive and immune systems work independently of each other so that the gut can concentrate on digesting our food. 80% of our immune cells are located in the gut. As such, a well-functioning digestive system is needed for good immune function. *

6/6 Which of the following statements about the immune system is correct?

It is crucial to prevent children from having contact with bacteria so that they don’t get any infections. During their first years of life, a child is more prone to adverse conditions than later years as its immunological memory is still developing. *

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