Exercise Physiology chapter 6 hw

The T cells that primarily attack virus-containing cells are

killer T cells

Which of the following immune cells are a component of the innate immune system?

Natural Killer cells

Susceptibility to infection in athletes may be increased by __________, in addition to exercise-induced immunosuppression.

Mental stress, inadequate nutrition, and poor sleep habits.

In the adaptive immune system, the role of B cells is to

Produce antibodies

Immunoglobulins are also called

Antibodies

Immunosenescence is a decreased immune function in

the elderly

The J-shaped relationship between intensity of exercise suggest that risk of URTI is lowest in people who

engage in moderate exercise.

Exercise should be avoided if cold symptoms

include a fever, chest congestion, cough, stomach pain and/or muscle aches.

In acute inflammation, vasodilation results in

edema, redness, and heat.

Immune function is most affected by exercise

at high altitude.