immunity Crossword Puzzles
bio9 2022-06-23
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- the immune system's way of protecting the body against an infectious disease.
- A protein made by plasma cells (a type of white blood cell) in response to an antigen
- the imbalance of electrical charge that exists between the interior of electrically excitable neurons (nerve cells) and their surroundings.
- microscopic gaps that separate the terminal buttons of one neuron from receptors
- the body's chemical messengers.
- Any substance that causes the body to make an immune response against that substance.
- A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells. Enlarge.
- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue.
- The act of introducing a vaccine into the body to produce protection from a specific disease.
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- one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex.
- nerve cells
- an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord.
- a rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane with a characteristic pattern
- an electrical signal that travels along a nerve fiber in response to a stimulus and serves to transmit a record of sensation from a receptor or an instruction to act to an effector
- A tiny, disc-shaped piece of cell that is found in the blood and spleen.
- appendages that are designed to receive communications from other cells.
- an organism causing disease to its host,
- the space between neurons at a nerve synapse across which a nerve impulse is transmitted by a neurotransmitter.
18 Clues: nerve cells • the body's chemical messengers. • an organism causing disease to its host, • one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex. • A tiny, disc-shaped piece of cell that is found in the blood and spleen. • appendages that are designed to receive communications from other cells. • ...
Nerve System 2022-07-18
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- the ability of an individual to recognize the “self” molecules that make up one's own body
- a protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance
- the imbalance of electrical charge that exists between the interior of electrically excitable neurons (nerve cells) and their surroundings.
- the point at which a nervous impulse passes from one neuron to another.
- a signaling molecule secreted by a neuron to affect another cell across a synapse.
- Any substance that causes the body to make an immune response against that substance
- A type of white blood cell that surrounds and kills microorganisms, removes dead cells, and stimulates the action of other immune system cells.
- A type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood and lymph tissue.
- a biological product that can be used to safely induce an immune response
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- one of the four major lobes of the cerebral corta bacterium, virus, or other microorganisms that can cause cerebal cortex.
- an electrically excitable cell that communicates with other cells via specialized connections called synapses.
- an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord.
- a rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane with a characteristic pattern
- an action potential occurs when the membrane potential of a specific cell location rapidly rises and falls.
- A tiny, disc-shaped piece of cell that is found in the blood and spleen
- appendages that are designed to receive communications from other cells.
- a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- the space in between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another
18 Clues: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease. • the point at which a nervous impulse passes from one neuron to another. • A tiny, disc-shaped piece of cell that is found in the blood and spleen • appendages that are designed to receive communications from other cells. • ...
10 Disease Words 2023-09-28
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- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes.
- the state of being exposed to contact with something
- a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.
- a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
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- a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
- a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.
- an organism that lives in or on an organism of another species (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.
- a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time.
- the study of epidemics.
- an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
10 Clues: the study of epidemics. • the state of being exposed to contact with something • a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation. • a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. • a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease over a whole country or the world at a particular time. • ...
Health 2023-06-24
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- The condition of being well physically, mentally, and socially, free from illness or injury.
- The body's ability to resist or fight off infections and diseases, often developed through vaccinations.
- The ability to bounce back or recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.
- The natural state of rest in which the body and mind recover and rejuvenate.
- Taking measures to avoid or reduce the risk of diseases or injuries through actions like vaccinations or safety precautions.
- The feeling of mental or emotional pressure or tension caused by various factors, and its impact on health.
- The state of overall well-being and good health, involving physical, mental, and emotional aspects.
- diet A diet that includes a variety of foods from different food groups to provide essential nutrients.
- The process of providing the body with the necessary food and nutrients for growth, development, and health.
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- A state of well-being characterized by positive emotions, contentment, and satisfaction.
- The process of providing the body with an adequate amount of water to maintain proper bodily functions.
- The state of feeling healthy, happy, and satisfied with one's life and overall condition.
- Physical activity or movement that helps to keep the body healthy and strong.
- The ability to be physically active and perform physical activities with strength, endurance, and flexibility.
- Practices that promote cleanliness and prevent the spread of germs and diseases, such as washing hands.
- The state of being calm, free from tension, and at ease, often achieved through activities like meditation or leisure.
16 Clues: The natural state of rest in which the body and mind recover and rejuvenate. • Physical activity or movement that helps to keep the body healthy and strong. • The ability to bounce back or recover quickly from difficulties or challenges. • A state of well-being characterized by positive emotions, contentment, and satisfaction. • ...
Covid 2021-02-07
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- a telephone service providing help with problems.
- a states or period of isolation in which people that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to areas with COVID-19 risks are asked to observe before interacting with others.
- a place designed to separate people with COVID-19 infection from those who are not infected.
- infective or causative agent of covid-19
- a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness
- a pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow
- a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world
- a small pledget of cotton or gauze wrapped around the end of a slender wooden stick or wire for obtaining specimens of secretions and other substances from body.
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- an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people
- Category of illness capable of being transmitted from one human to another human via direct or indirect contact
- a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system
- a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
- liquid, gel or foam generally used to decrease infectious agents on the hands and surfaces.
- a device worn over the nose and mouth to prevent you from breathing in harmful substances, such as bacteria or pollution, or from breathing bacteria or viruses onto anyone else
- a situation where COVID-19 infected persons show no symptoms
- A sudden change in the course of a disease toward either improvement or deterioration
16 Clues: infective or causative agent of covid-19 • a telephone service providing help with problems. • a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world • a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system • a situation where COVID-19 infected persons show no symptoms • a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness • ...
Covid 2021-02-07
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- Category of illness capable of being transmitted from one human to another human via direct or indirect contact
- a telephone service providing help with problems.
- a liquid, gel or foam generally used to decrease infectious agents on the hands and surfaces.
- a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system
- a situation where COVID-19 infected persons show no symptoms
- a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world
- a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness
- a small pledget of cotton or gauze wrapped around the end of a slender wooden stick or wire for obtaining specimens of secretions and other substances from body.
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- a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
- a device worn over the nose and mouth to prevent you from breathing in harmful substances, such as bacteria or pollution, or from breathing bacteria or viruses onto anyone else
- a place designed to separate people with COVID-19 infection from those who are not infected.
- a sudden change in the course of a disease toward either improvement or deterioration
- the infective or causative agent of covid-19
- a states or period of isolation in which people that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to areas with COVID-19 risks are asked to observe before interacting with others.
- an institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people
- a pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow
16 Clues: the infective or causative agent of covid-19 • a telephone service providing help with problems. • a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world • a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system • a situation where COVID-19 infected persons show no symptoms • a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness • ...
How do we prevent the spread of pathogens? 2025-01-21
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- The action or process of washing something by hand, it is effective at removing dirt but increase the risk of eczema and skin irritation.
- Prevents the growth of microorganisms in a surface,it can prevent infections but also cause skin to irritate
- Make clean and hygienic ; disinfect
- To conceal. protects the wearer and may cause fatigue.
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- A drug used to treat infections caused by viruses, this can be life saving in many cases but can also create drug resistance and adverse reactions.
- To stay isolated for a period of time, this can stop the spread of disease but also economic consequences such as job loss
- To inject someone with a direct immunity against the disease. it reduces mortality rates but it can have mild side effects.
- A drug that fights bacterial infections, it is very effective at fighting bacterial infections but can also cause drug resistance.
- an object mainly used for concealing and protecting the face, can significantly reduce the spread of droplets, otherwise it is prone to giving people fatigue.
- The allowance of free roaming air into or out of a place. helps reduce the concentration of airborne pathogens, but it is weather-dependant and inconsistent
10 Clues: Make clean and hygienic ; disinfect • To conceal. protects the wearer and may cause fatigue. • Prevents the growth of microorganisms in a surface,it can prevent infections but also cause skin to irritate • To stay isolated for a period of time, this can stop the spread of disease but also economic consequences such as job loss • ...
Lukavivor Stage 2 2023-02-01
Timed Crosswords 2024-01-27
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- In bones and teeth, I find my space, strong and vital, in every case. What am I?
- I'm strong yet silent, found in blood's stream, what am I, a metal of high esteem. Deficiency of me causes Anemia which isn't unseen?
- In sunlight's embrA vitamin that's crucial, can't you see? For bones and mood, I take the lead,What am I, from the sun I feed?
- I'm a nut that's not just for show, In my heart, healthy fats do flow.
- What's sweet without the calories, a leafy delight in herbal facilities?
- In shakes and bars, I'm a muscle's friend, a nutrient source that helps you mend. What am I?
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- I'm a source of fuel, Turned into energy, day and night. Found in grains and foods that are sweet, What am I, making your body upbeat?
- Your body is 60% of me,I'm everywhere within your frame, yet have no place I can claim.
- Citrusy and yellow, a zesty delight, In my essence, vitamin C takes flight. A tangy spree, Guess what I am, good for immunity?
- I aid digestion, keep things in line,Yet unseen, in foods I that I intervene.What am I, this dietary sign?
10 Clues: I'm a nut that's not just for show, In my heart, healthy fats do flow. • What's sweet without the calories, a leafy delight in herbal facilities? • In bones and teeth, I find my space, strong and vital, in every case. What am I? • Your body is 60% of me,I'm everywhere within your frame, yet have no place I can claim. • ...
Innovations 2023-08-25
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- an airplane, helicopter, or other machine capable of flight.
- a medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
- an engine that generates motive power by the burning of gasoline, oil, or other fuel with air inside the engine, the hot gases produced being used to drive a piston or do other work as they expand.
- a circular object that revolves on an axle and is fixed below a vehicle or other object to enable it to move easily over the ground.
- press a machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates.
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- a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.
- the art or process of producing images by the action of radiant energy and especially light
- a global network that comprises many voluntarily interconnected autonomous networks
- a form of energy that provides power to motors and devices that create light or heat:
- an accurate worldwide navigational and surveying facility based on the reception of signals from an array of orbiting satellites.
10 Clues: an airplane, helicopter, or other machine capable of flight. • press a machine for printing text or pictures from type or plates. • a global network that comprises many voluntarily interconnected autonomous networks • a form of energy that provides power to motors and devices that create light or heat: • ...
Infectious Diseases 2024-03-21
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- the process where two bacterial cells temporarily join together and transfer genetic material
- Microscopic organisms that can be both helpful and harmful to living things, and they are too small to be seen without a microscope.
- a substance that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and provide immunity against a particular disease
- group of single-celled organisms that are neither plants, animals, nor fungi, and they often live in moist environments.
- a tough, dormant structure formed by some bacteria, enabling them to survive harsh conditions until more favorable environments are available.
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- state of inactivity or suspended animation, where an organism or system is temporarily inactive but capable of being revived or activated under the right conditions.
- medications that help your body fight off bacterial infections, but it's crucial to use them responsibly to avoid bacteria becoming resistant to their effects.
- completely getting rid of something, like a disease or a pest, from a specific area or the entire world.
- special proteins that act as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.
- infectious agent that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms, causing various diseases ranging from the common cold to more severe illnesses
10 Clues: the process where two bacterial cells temporarily join together and transfer genetic material • completely getting rid of something, like a disease or a pest, from a specific area or the entire world. • a substance that stimulates the immune system to produce antibodies and provide immunity against a particular disease • ...
Week 4c2 2020-01-25
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- Whereas equality means that democratic rights and freedoms must be accorded to everyone on the same basis, by contrast ___ means fairness (starts with “E”).
- One article discusses a case in which an indicted prime minister is asking for immunity from prosecution. That prime minister is the leader of which country?
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- The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____.
- Although most countries around the world are not free, most countries are indeed ____ democracies., according to the Freedom House survey cited in the readings.
- The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____.
5 Clues: The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____. • The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____. • ...
Vaccines 2014-11-05
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- A vaccine that contains a toxin that has been treated which has its toxic properties destroyed but retain its antigenicity, that is, its capability of stimulating the production of antitoxin antibodies and thus of producing an active immunity
- A vaccine prepared from live microorganisms that have been attenuated but that retain their immunogenic properties
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- A vaccine that has molecules which stick to the polysaccharide cell wall of bacteria, making them recognisable to the immune system
- A vaccine consisting of dead but antigenically active viruses or bacteria, which evokes production of protective antibodies without causing disease
- A vaccine which has components of a pathogen that will induce an antibody response by the host
5 Clues: A vaccine which has components of a pathogen that will induce an antibody response by the host • A vaccine prepared from live microorganisms that have been attenuated but that retain their immunogenic properties • A vaccine that has molecules which stick to the polysaccharide cell wall of bacteria, making them recognisable to the immune system • ...
Vaccines 2023-12-09
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- It is not usually recommended to have a vaccine whilst experiencing a high __________.
- Name of a live vaccine which provides life long immunity and contains a combination of three components which can be injected as one vaccine.
- Live vaccines should be postponed up to at least ______ months after stopping high-dose systemic corticosteroids.
- Immunoglobulins from _______ origin are termed antibodies.
- Fluenz tetra nasal spray vaccine is used in children to protect against 4 strains of __________.
- Babies receive their first vaccinations of Meningitis B , Rotavirus and the 6-in-1 vaccine at the age of _____ weeks.
- It is not recommended to give patients live vaccines such as BCG, Typhoid or Cholera with an existing ______ infection.
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- The Fluenz tetra nasal spray virus is grown in chicken eggs and it is cautioned in children with a severe _____ allergy.
- At 12 weeks old, infants receive their first dose of PCV (Pneumococcal vaccine), and second vaccine of 6-in-1 and ________.
- Examples of inactive vaccines include whooping cough, hepatitis A vaccine, inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) and _________.
- At 16 weeks old, toddlers receive their third dose of the 6-in-1 vaccine and second dose of ________.
- A vaccine which contains live weakened viruses which are sufficient enough to provide an immune response but not the illness itself, is known as ________.
- Pregnant women can receive this vaccine for free due to the susceptible infection causing increased risk of prematurity, perinatal mortality and low birth weight.
- Name of vaccine given to prevent cervical cancer.
14 Clues: Name of vaccine given to prevent cervical cancer. • Immunoglobulins from _______ origin are termed antibodies. • It is not usually recommended to have a vaccine whilst experiencing a high __________. • Fluenz tetra nasal spray vaccine is used in children to protect against 4 strains of __________. • ...
Nobody's Free Until Everybody's Free 2024-04-18
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- the ways in which systems of inequality based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, class and other forms of discrimination “intersect” to create unique dynamics and effects.
- Organizations use collective action from the local level to implement change at the local, regional, national, or international levels
- A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
- Actions or gestures that are done more for show or to gain approval than to create meaningful change.
- A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.
- A person or group that supports and advocates for the rights and dignity of marginalized individuals or groups.
- The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
- A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
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- The idea that the liberation of one group is connected with the liberation of all oppressed groups.
- Patriotic feeling, principles, or efforts, often including a belief in the superiority of one's own nation.
- The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
- each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities
- The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change
- The quality of being fair and impartial; recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and must acknowledge and make adjustments to imbalances.
14 Clues: A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something. • each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities • The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it. • A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control. • ...
unit 2 vocabulary 2021-02-01
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- the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
- a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense.
- The land away from the coast .
- a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
- an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
- the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
- a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war.
- a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
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- the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group
- an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor.
- the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
- an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel.
- a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.
- a person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.
14 Clues: The land away from the coast . • the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. • a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. • a person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers. • an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest. • ...
Criminal Justice Units 2-4 Review 2024-05-22
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- The U.S. __________ Court is the highest court in the U.S., and has immense power.
- The territory, subject matter, or people over which a court may exercise lawful authority.
- A sentence of imprisonment that is suspended and served while under supervision in the community.
- Plea __________ is the process of negotiating an agreement among the defendant, the prosecutor, and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case.
- Crime __________ is a proactive approach to the problem of crime.
- A __________ Jury hears evidence presented by the prosecution and decides if there is sufficient evidence to bring the accused to trial.
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- Convicted defendant’s request that a higher court review the actions of a lower court.
- __________ immunity protects state and local officials, including law enforcement officers, from individual liability unless the official violated a clearly established constitutional right.
- Long term incarceration facilities; most inmates serve sentences of one or more years.
- An __________ Witness is a person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence.
- Short term incarceration facilities; most inmates serve sentences of less than one year or are awaiting trial.
- The first appearance of the defendant before the court that has the authority to conduct a trial.
- The supervised early release of inmates from correctional confinement.
- __________ profiling is any police-initiated action that relies on the race, ethnicity, or national origin rather than the behavior of an individual.
14 Clues: Crime __________ is a proactive approach to the problem of crime. • The supervised early release of inmates from correctional confinement. • The U.S. __________ Court is the highest court in the U.S., and has immense power. • Convicted defendant’s request that a higher court review the actions of a lower court. • ...
1 and 2 chpts 2020-09-02
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- a conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
- wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing.
- A federal system of government is one that divides the powers of government between the national (federal) government and state and local governments. The Constitution of the United States established the federal system, also known as federalism.Aug 12, 2019
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- the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen.
- sail or travel all the way around (something, especially the world)
- a land structure made by the earth
- wealth in the form of money or other assets owned by a person or organization or available or contributed for a particular purpose such as starting a company or investing.
- The Northwest Passage (NWP) is the sea route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America
- A market economy is a system where the laws of supply and those of demand direct the production of goods and services. 1 Supply includes natural resources, capital, and labor. Demand includes purchases by consumers, businesses, and the government.
- resistant
- a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
- a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.
12 Clues: resistant • a land structure made by the earth • sail or travel all the way around (something, especially the world) • a tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports. • a biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment • the loss of potential gain from other alternatives when one alternative is chosen. • ...
unit 2 vocabulary 2021-02-01
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- an important assignment carried out for political, religious, or commercial purposes, typically involving travel.
- a person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers.
- a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war.
- a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one, and occupied by settlers from that country.
- the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group
- an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
- The land away from the coast .
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- the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
- the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
- a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
- an estate on which crops such as coffee, sugar, and tobacco are cultivated by resident labor.
- a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense.
- the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.
- a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
14 Clues: The land away from the coast . • the art or practice of garden cultivation and management. • a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them. • a person who buys goods from producers and sells them to retailers or consumers. • an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest. • ...
Week 4c2 2020-01-25
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- Whereas equality means that democratic rights and freedoms must be accorded to everyone on the same basis, by contrast ___ means fairness (starts with “E”).
- The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____.
- One article discusses a case in which an indicted prime minister is asking for immunity from prosecution. That prime minister is the leader of which country?
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- Although most countries around the world are not free, most countries are indeed ____ democracies., according to the Freedom House survey cited in the readings.
- The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____.
5 Clues: The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____. • The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____. • ...
Week 4c1 2020-01-25
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- One article discusses a case in which an indicted prime minister is asking for immunity from prosecution. That prime minister is the leader of which country?
- Whereas equality means that democratic rights and freedoms must be accorded to everyone on the same basis, by contrast ___ means fairness (starts with “E”).
- The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____.
- The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____.
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- Although most countries around the world are not free, most countries are indeed ____ democracies., according to the Freedom House survey cited in the readings.
5 Clues: The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____. • The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____. • ...
Vitamins and Minerals 2025-09-27
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- brown metal; digestion: facilitated and active transport in duodenum --> bound and sent to bone marrow and other cells --> sotred in liver; function: enzymes, iron, oxidation, part of hemoglobin; avoid: fibers and phytates, zinc; food sources: liver and kidneys, seafood, nuts/seeds; deficiencies: microcytic anemia, bone demineralization, neutropenia, Wilson's disease
- metal; digestion: absorbed via passive diffusion in small intestine --> stored in bone, spleen, thyroid, and tissues; function: cell membranes, metabolic enzyme regulation, bone composition, immune response; likes: oxalates and starch; food sources: legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts; deficiencies: rare, possible osteoporosis
- vitamin B6; digestion: passive diffusion in jejunum and ileum --> liver --> peripheral tissues; function: amino acid and glycogen metabolism, production of serotonin, epinephrine, histamine, norepinephrine; food sources: fortified foods, potato, meat & poultry; deficiencies: peripheral neuropathy, cheilosis, glossitis, stomatitis, microcytic anemia
- alkaline, metal: digestion: passive & active transport in duodenum --> bound to protein for transport --> excreted in excess; function: bone mass/density, suppress PTH, teeth and nerve function, blood clotting; avoid: oxalates, phytates, fiber; food sources: dairy, leafy greens, tofu, beans; deficiencies: osteoporosis (porous bones)
- vitamin C; digestion: active & passive transport in jejunum --> transported to cells via plasma; function: immunity, antioxidant, collagen; loves: iron absorption; food sources: fruits, vegetables, organ meats, citrus; deficiencies: poor wound healing, scurvy, petechiae (red dots on skin)
- retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, carotene; digestion: passively absorbed via chylomicron in jejunum --> bound to retinol-binding protein --> liver for storage; function: vision, cell differentiation, growth, development; food sources: liver, yellow-orange fruits/vegetables, spinach; deficiencies: nyctalopia (night balance), xeropthalmia (dry eyes), follicular hyperkeratosis (goose skin)
- vitamin B9, folic acid; digestion: active transport in jejunum --> transported to cells --> liver for storage; function: amino acids metabolism, DNA, makes homocysteine from methionine, formation of neural tubes in babies; pregnancy; food sources: fortified foods, beans/lentils, leafy greens, OJ; deficiencies: macrocytic anemia, normochromic anemia, neural tube defects
- soluble, vitamin B3; digestion: absorbed in jejunum via facilitated diffusion --> transported in plasma to cells; function: CHO, AA, lipid metabolism; part of NAD; β-oxidation, Kreb's, ETC, DNA; can be synthesized from tryptophan; food sources: meat, fortified foods, fish, nuts; deficiencies: pellagra (vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, neurological symptoms)
- source of methyl groups; digestion: absorbed via facilitated diffusion in small intestine --> sent to enterocytes --> moves to portal vein, liver --> excreted through urine; function: lipid metabolism, muscle control, brain development; food sources: meat, poultry, dairy, fish, eggs; deficiencies: muscle and liver damage, NAFLD (hepatosteatosis)
- iodide, non-metal; digestion: active transport in duodenum --> protein-bound transporter --> urine and fecal excretion; function: antioxidant, phospholipids, protein, enzymes; food source: iodized salt, ocean fish, bread, yogurt; deficiencies: goiter (enlarged thyroid)
- extracellular anion; digestion: absorbed via passive diffusion in duodenum --> sent to blood and tissues --> sweat, urinary, and fecal excretion; function: maintains plasma volume, acid-base balance; food sources: salt, processed foods, proteins; deficiencies: hypochloremia and cramping
- phylloquinones, menaquinones, menadione; digestion: active transport in jejunum & passive absorption in colon --> chylomicron transport --> liver --> lipoproteins --> cells; function: blood clotting, bone formation, enzymes; food sources: spinach, broccoli, leafy greens; deficiencies: hemorrhage & excessive bleeding
- metal; digestion: absorbed in small intestine --> protein transport --> cell transport --> bile excretion; function: tissue formation, reproduction, activated enzymes, protein and lipid metabolism; food sources: whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits & veggies; rare, reproductive and pancreatic health, altered CHO metabolism
- vitamin B8; digestion: synthesized by glucose --> absorbed in small intestine; function: growth-promoting factor of animal cells, cofactor of enzymes, messenger molecule; not considered an essential vitamin;
- ferric: food, ferrous: absorbable, metal; digestion: absorbed via passive/facilitated diffusion in duodenum --> binds to ferritin --> sent to blood, marrow, organs --> ferritin stored in liver and marrow; function: hemoglobin & myoglobin activity, enzymes, ATP; loves vitamin C, avoid: phytates, calcium, and tannins; food sources: liver & kidney, meat and poultry, beans, fortified foods; deficiencies: koilonychia (spoon nails), microcytic anemia, hypochromic anemia
- gas; digestion: absorbed in stomach and intestine --> rapidly used in teeth --> excreted via kidneys; function: tooth enamel, antibacterial, bone health; likes: oxalates, starch; food sources: drinking water, processed foods, seafood, tea: deficiencies: poor dental health
- extracellular cation, metal, soluble; digestion: absorbed via active transport in colon --> carried to kidneys for filtration --> sent to blood and tissues --> sweat, urine, stool; function: maintains plasma volume, neuromuscular function, Na/K ATPase pump, cellular transporters; likes water; food sources: salt, processed foods, proteins; deficiencies: hyponatremia, cramping, coma, and death
- selenomethionine, selenocysteine, non-metal; digestion: absorbed via active transport --> bound to albumin to transport --> sotred in muscle; function: antioxidant, phospholipids, protein, enzymes; food sources: Brazil nuts, fish, oysters, rice; deficiencies: rare, cardiomyopathy (heart weakness), myalgia (muscle pain)
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- vitamin B5; digestion: passive and active transport in jejunum --> transported in plasma to erythrocytes and peripheral tissues; function: CoA for Krebs, fatty acid metabolism; food sources: meat/organ meats, fortified foods, mushrooms; deficiencies: rare, parenthesis (tingling feet)
- vitamin B1; digestion: passive & active transport in jejunum --> transported to cells; function: essential for pyruvate, acetyl CoA, amino acid and glucose metabolism; avoid: EtOH (ethanol); food sources: pork, fortifed cereal, fish, grains; deficiencies: Wernicke-Korsakoff encephalopathy, Beri-Beri (lower body weakness)
- cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol, calcidiol, calcitriol (active); digestion: cholecalciferol (diet & sun) --> passively absorbed in chylomicron in jejunum --> liver (calcidiol) --> kidney --> calcitriol (active); function: steroid hormone, gene transcription, bone homeostasis, cells, skin, immunity; food sources: steroid hormone, gene transcription, bone homeostasis, cells, skin, immunity; food sources: liver & fish, egg yolks, milk/dairy; deficiencies: rickets (bowed legs in children), osteomalacia (softened bones)\
- vitamin B7; digestion: facilitated transport in jejunum --> carried in plasma --> liver for storage; function: fatty acid synthesis, pyruvate metabolism, enzyme; intestinal bacteria can produce biotins; food sources: egg yolks, nuts & seeds, dairy, meats & liver; deficencies: rare, dermatitis, glossitis, anorexia, nausea, depression, hypercholesterolemia
- metal, reactive in heat; digestedL absorbed via facilitated diffusion in jejunum --> sent to blood --> sent to cells and bound to proteins and phsophates --> renal excretion; function: ATP stability assist, cofactors, synthesis of glucose, fatty acids, proteins, hormone-making, neural function, learning and memory; food sources: fish & meat, spinach, whole grains, beans; deficiencies: rare, tetany , and convulsion, insulin resistance
- vitamin B12; digestion: intrinsic factor released in stomach (pepsin) --> active transport in ileum --> transported to tissues --> liver for storage; function: formation of amino acids and carbons, GI, bone marrow, and nervous tissue cells; food sources: meat and fish, liver & kidney, dairy, yeast; deficiencies: impaired cell division, pernicious anemia, macrocytic anemia
- intracellular cation, metal, soluble; digestion: absorbed via active transport in colon --> sent to blood and tissues --> excreted by kidneys, stool, and urine; function: maintains plasma volume, neuromuscular function, Na/K ATPase pumps, cellular growth; food sources: fruits & veggies, meat, dairy; deficiencies: hypokalemia, muscle cramping, cardiac implications
- tocopherol, tocotrienols; digestion: micelle facilitated diffusion in jejunum --> chylomicron transport --> liver --> lipoprotein --> cells; function: antioxidant; food sources: vegetable oils, nuts, whole grains, leafy greens; deficiencies: rare, neuropathy, myopathy, retinopathy, impaired immunity
- vitamin B2; digestion: facilitated diffusion in jejunum --> transported to cells --> excreted in excess; function: CHO, AA, lipid metabolism, antioxidant production, part of FAD, avoid UV light; food sources: dairy/milk, liver, meat, fortified foods; deficiencies: cheilosis (lip fissues), angular stomatitis (cracks in mouth corners), magenta tongue
- metal; digestion: absorbed via passive diffusion --> carried by blood protein --> excreted via kidney, hair, sweat, bile; function: assists in insulin action, CHO, lipid, protein metabolism, and gene expression; likes oxalates, starch; food sources: broccoli, grains, potatoes, juice; deficiencies: insulin resistance, dyslipidemia
- solid-waxy substance; digestion: passive & active absorption in small intestine --> absorbed into blood --> sent to bones and cells --> renal excretion: function: create DNA/RNA, ATP, bone maintenance, phospholipids, membranes; likes: follows calcium; food sources: meat & fish, dairy, cola, whole grains; deficiencies: rare
- metal; digestion: abvsorbed in small intestine --> lives with B12 stores in liver --> excreted via urine, feces, sweat, hair; function: component of B12, DNA/RNA translation; likes: oxalates, starch; food sources: animal products; deficiencies: macrocytic/pernicous anemia
- metal; digestion: facilitated & passive diffusion in small intestine --> albumin carries to liver/kidney/pancreas/bone/muscle --> renal and fecal excretion; function: enzymes, part of protein, CNS function, DNA/RNA, bone mass, wounds, and taste; like: proteins; Avoid: phytates, copper, iron, folate, fiber; food source: oysters, meat & dairy, nuts & seeds, beans; deficiencies: hypogeusi (decreased taste), hypogonadism, poor wound healing, alopecia
- non-metal, insoluble; digestion: absorbed via active transport in small intestine --> sent to tissues, proteins, and vitamins --> excreted through urine; function: protein synthesis, DNA structure, various metabolic processes, skin, tendon, and ligament health; food sources: meat, dairy, nuts/seeds, cruciferous vegetables; deficiencies: reduced protein synthesis, joint pain, cardiovascular problems
32 Clues: vitamin B8; digestion: synthesized by glucose --> absorbed in small intestine; function: growth-promoting factor of animal cells, cofactor of enzymes, messenger molecule; not considered an essential vitamin; • ...
Week 4c2 2020-01-25
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- Whereas equality means that democratic rights and freedoms must be accorded to everyone on the same basis, by contrast ___ means fairness (starts with “E”).
- The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____.
- One article discusses a case in which an indicted prime minister is asking for immunity from prosecution. That prime minister is the leader of which country?
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- Although most countries around the world are not free, most countries are indeed ____ democracies., according to the Freedom House survey cited in the readings.
- The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____.
5 Clues: The country that appears as a case study for how an electoral system is designed and chosen is ____. • The number of parties competing in a country and their character identifies what is known as the party ____. • ...
Vaccines 2014-11-05
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- A vaccine prepared from live microorganisms that have been attenuated but that retain their immunogenic properties
- A vaccine that contains a toxin that has been treated which has its toxic properties destroyed but retain its antigenicity, that is, its capability of stimulating the production of antitoxin antibodies and thus of producing an active immunity
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- A vaccine that has molecules which stick to the polysaccharide cell wall of bacteria, making them recognisable to the immune system
- A vaccine which has components of a pathogen that will induce an antibody response by the host
- A vaccine consisting of dead but antigenically active viruses or bacteria, which evokes production of protective antibodies without causing disease
5 Clues: A vaccine which has components of a pathogen that will induce an antibody response by the host • A vaccine prepared from live microorganisms that have been attenuated but that retain their immunogenic properties • A vaccine that has molecules which stick to the polysaccharide cell wall of bacteria, making them recognisable to the immune system • ...
Jeff probs 2018-12-27
PA 500: Ethics & Diversity 2022-07-20
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- PAs who support the underserved, minority populations are being their _____
- What law protects patient's health information from being disclosed without consent?
- PAs have the responsibility to share knowledge and information with their patients, other health professionals, students, and the public. In this way, all PAs are ______
- The creation of a space that promotes fairness for all regardless of their individual identities
- By standing up for themselves in workplace environments, PAs are showing ____ to themselves and fellow colleagues
- Patients are more likely to follow treatment plans with ____ decision making
- What is the ethical duty for a physician assistant to keep privileged patient information private?
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- In times when the PA may have a moral or other dilemma in caring for a patient, they must always consider the _____ good of the community and the patient
- To become actively involved
- PAs must respect the autonomy of the ____, even when it is beyond difficult in certain situations
- Practice or policy of providing equal access to opportunities/resources for people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized
- The process of communication between a provider and a patient, or patient's representative, where the end result is agreeing or refusing to a specific medical intervention
- With the use of care _____, patients will see a reduction in unplanned charges, total charges, and length of hospital care
- A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group
- A family or individual's insurance _____ (or lack thereof) and income level can affect how they seek out both preventative and emergency care
- Differences in the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and burden of diseases in a specific population group of the United States (2 words)
- Physician assistants' primary responsibility is the health, safety, ______, and dignity of all human beings
17 Clues: To become actively involved • PAs who support the underserved, minority populations are being their _____ • Patients are more likely to follow treatment plans with ____ decision making • What law protects patient's health information from being disclosed without consent? • ...
Module 3 vocab LIAM 2023-10-25
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- The principle that all countries should have equal access to any of the ports open to trade in China
- a system of government in which a province is controlled by a central government.
- a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign.
- immunity from the jurisdiction of a nation, granted to foreign diplomatic officials, foreign warships
- identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.
- A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands
- the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
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- originating or occurring naturally in a particular place.
- a system of governance used by imperial powers to control parts of their empires.
- a state that is controlled and protected by another.
- the use of a country's financial power to extend its international influence.
- the process of being united or made into a whole.
- a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
- an Indian soldier serving under British or other European orders.
- a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.
- The forcible acquisition and assertion of legal title over one state's territory by another state, usually following the military occupation of the territory. In current international law
- a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
17 Clues: the process of being united or made into a whole. • a state that is controlled and protected by another. • originating or occurring naturally in a particular place. • A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands • an Indian soldier serving under British or other European orders. • a ruler exercising authority in a colony on behalf of a sovereign. • ...
specific immunity 2021-12-01
Lietuvių - Anglų žodunas B lygis(2) 9 klasė 2021-11-20
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- The condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low.
- A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
- A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.
- An ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and catch.
- A person who has committed a crime.
- A relationship in which people, groups, or countries agree to work together.
- An impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip, especially as used for identifying individuals from the unique pattern of whorls and lines.
- A person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.
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- (of a person) Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations.
- The action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
- A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
- Culpable of or responsible for specified wrongdoing.
- A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
- A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent.
- A substance that is used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
- Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial plans, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture.
- Enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.
- A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
18 Clues: A person who has committed a crime. • Enroll or be enrolled in the armed services. • Culpable of or responsible for specified wrongdoing. • A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery. • An ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and catch. • A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. • ...
The Flu Vaccine: How Much Do You Know? 2013-08-28
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- Aside from the vaccine, washing your _______ with soap and water for 15-20 seconds is the best way to prevent spreading the flu.
- Those with the flu will be contagious for up to ____days after becoming ill.
- Symptoms of the flu include sudden onset of: sore_________, cough, muscle aches, and runny or stuffy nose.
- Flu shots should be administered _________because the viruses that cause the flu change with each flu season.
- It is important to let your pharmacist or doctor know if you have an allergy to ______prior to receiving the vaccination.
- Getting an annual flu _______ is the best protection against the flu.
- True or false: The flu vaccine cannot cause someone to become sick with the flu.
- The most common side effect with the flu vaccine is temporary redness or _______ at the injection site.
- It takes about _____ weeks for the body to build immunity to the flu virus following vaccination.
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- The flu vaccine may be delivered via a shot administered to the arm, as well as a spray administered through the __________.
- The flu vaccine is designed to protect against the top ________ strains of the flu mostly likely to cause illness this season.
- It takes at least _____ months to produce the flu vaccine and deliver the final product to your pharmacy.
- The vaccine is especially important for pregnant women, young children, those with certain health conditions (heart, lung, kidney diseases), and those over the age of___________.
- The flu is caused by a bug called a ______.
- Flu season begins as early as October and can even last until the end of ________.
- True or false: The flu can be treated with antibiotics.
- The flu is spread through coughing, sneezing, and close _________.
17 Clues: The flu is caused by a bug called a ______. • True or false: The flu can be treated with antibiotics. • The flu is spread through coughing, sneezing, and close _________. • Getting an annual flu _______ is the best protection against the flu. • Those with the flu will be contagious for up to ____days after becoming ill. • ...
Test What You Learned 2021-04-14
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- a blood protein produced in response too and counteracting a specific antigen, they combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood
- a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world
- a deadly virus that emerged in 2019 and since became one of the worlds most harmful viruses
- Preferred masks of doctors and surgeons when conducting healing of patients
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the national public health agency of the United States
- a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed; complete isolation from the outside world
- inventor of the N95 Respirator
- Personal Protective Equipment, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses
- the city where coronavirus was believed to begin
- a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
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- regarded as the most protective mask that can protect up to 95% of particles that can seep through the mask
- something that is known or proven to be true
- a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a synthetic substitute, treated to act as an antigen without inducing the disease.
- an authorization to act given to a representative accepted by the people
- a plague pandemic which devastated Europe from 1347 to 1352 , killing an estimated 25-30 million people
- mask that can be created out of cloth materials at home
- a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
17 Clues: inventor of the N95 Respirator • something that is known or proven to be true • the city where coronavirus was believed to begin • a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world • mask that can be created out of cloth materials at home • an authorization to act given to a representative accepted by the people • ...
Immunology 101 Crossword 2019-07-29
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- the aspect of adaptive immunity that involves macromolecules such as antibodies and complement proteins
- a number of immune substances that are secreted by immune cells and cause an effect on other cells
- the process by which a cell uses its plasma membrane to engulf (for example bacteria)
- an organelle in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells containing degradative enzymes enclosed in a membrane
- part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytes to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promote inflammation, and attack the pathogen's cell membrane
- a large white blood cell that engulfs, kills and presents antigens
- this subset of T-cells are activated through MHC 1 and can kill virally-infected or malignant self-cells
- this white blood cell is the first to show up at a site of infection, and contains granules
- a group of signaling proteins that are released by host cells in response to viral infection
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- this part of the immune system begins immediately after recognizing a foreign entity
- a vacuole in the cytoplasm of a cell, containing a phagocytosed particle enclosed within a part of the cell membrane
- this subset of T-cells can help activate B-cells, leading to antibody production
- the event by which a microbe is coated with a substance (for example antibodies) that will enhance detection and killing by immune cells
- a subtype of a white blood cell that has a single, large nucleus
- this part of the immune system takes days to begin
- a class of immune substances that attract white blood cells to the site of infection
- a protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
17 Clues: this part of the immune system takes days to begin • a subtype of a white blood cell that has a single, large nucleus • a large white blood cell that engulfs, kills and presents antigens • a protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen • this subset of T-cells can help activate B-cells, leading to antibody production • ...
The Starving Time 2024-01-11
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- I kicked with my feet in my flippers as __________ to get me through the water while I was swimming.
- I know I need to __________ the crops on the farm or they will not get any water.
- After not eating regularly for a month, the little was __________ and was just skin and bones.
- I was __________ in where I put the 6th graders in this class because they talk way too much!
- My wedding ring is made of __________, gold and platinum gold, and has a beautiful diamond on it!
- I needed to build a home with some __________, a place that would be there for a long time.
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- My __________ supply of food meant I was almost out of things to eat.
- I was __________ (bothered/slowed down) by having to pick the worms out of the rice before we could eat it.
- Iowa is known for it farming and __________.
- I disabled the car's __________ system so that the FBI could not track me.
- We went to the craft fair and the __________ had all kinds of amazing things they had made, painted, and created.
- Sydni felt that she was __________ (falling for)to Jase's charm and was thinking about a wedding date!
- The boys looked at the 2 foot meatball sub and thought it was __________ (huge)!
- We went to Alaska and __________ a small plane to take us back to the back country.
- All the kids in my class are absolutely __________!
- Because he did not get his vaccination shots, he had no __________ to polio and it messed up his leg bones.
- I was spending too much money and the __________ of my checking account as there was less and less money.
17 Clues: Iowa is known for it farming and __________. • All the kids in my class are absolutely __________! • My __________ supply of food meant I was almost out of things to eat. • I disabled the car's __________ system so that the FBI could not track me. • The boys looked at the 2 foot meatball sub and thought it was __________ (huge)! • ...
The Truth Behind Animal Testing 2023-05-12
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- - the ability of a material to be compatible with live tissue without causing harmful changes
- - the process of building immunity that involves introducing the infectious agent into the body.
- - the first discovered aminoglycoside antibiotic, originally isolated from the bacteria Streptomyces griseus.
- - a metabolic process in which living cells of an organism obtain energy (in the form of ATP) by absorbing oxygen and emitting carbon dioxide as a result of the oxidation of complex organic compounds
- - a substance, agent, or organism capable of causing cancer - may occur naturally in the environment
- - an area of medicine and biology concerned with the medical investigation of immune systems in all organisms
- - the science that studies the structure of the body
- - an artificial body part
- - the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury
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- - an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure
- - a device for measuring the quantity of heat involved in a chemical reaction
- - the idea of ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) that defines how the body manages a chemical as a function of dose and time: the rate of chemical absorption into the bloodstream from the place of application.
- - the study of how chemical agents, both natural and synthetic (i.e., drugs) affect biological systems
- - the study of animal (including human) function and can be investigated at the level of cells, tissues, organ systems and the whole body
- - a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the front of the neck and a breathing tube is placed into the trachea, also called the windpipe
15 Clues: - an artificial body part • - an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure • - the science that studies the structure of the body • - the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury • - a device for measuring the quantity of heat involved in a chemical reaction • ...
Infection Control Part 3 2017-10-23
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- any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic
- a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling
- illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
- self-movement
- items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid
- a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon
- caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
- an item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids
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- harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm
- type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due to incorrect doses or choice of antibiotic
- information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings
- immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
- an infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus
- a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers
- disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body
15 Clues: self-movement • any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic • caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection • disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body • a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers • immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living • ...
healthcare 2023-11-27
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- Physical activity done to maintain or improve health and fitness
- The ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue, and with ample energy to enjoy leisure-time pursuits and respond to emergencies.
- The state of being in good health, both physically and mentally
- The health of the heart and blood vessels
- A diet that contains the proper proportions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water necessary to maintain good health.
- The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- The quality of bending easily without breaking; the ability to be easily modified.
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- Training A form of exercise that uses resistance to induce muscular contraction, which builds strength, anaerobic endurance, and the size of skeletal muscles.
- A form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines.
- A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make contributions to their community.
- The ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt well to change, and keep going in the face of setbacks
- Techniques and therapies aimed at controlling and reducing the tension that occurs in stressful situations
- The process of causing something to absorb water; maintaining an adequate fluid balance in the body.
- The ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt well to change, and keep going in the face of setbacks
- Behaviors that contribute to overall health and well-being, often related to diet, exercise, and self-care.
- The ability of the body to resist infection or disease
16 Clues: The health of the heart and blood vessels • The ability of the body to resist infection or disease • The state of being in good health, both physically and mentally • Physical activity done to maintain or improve health and fitness • The quality of bending easily without breaking; the ability to be easily modified. • ...
world history vocab 2024-10-04
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- the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (villeins or serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection.
- materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
- make or form (sloping land) into a number of level flat areas resembling a series of steps.
- a site located at the center of the ancient city of Rome and the location of important religious, political and social activities
- the physical movement of people from one place to another
- denoting or relating to the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writing systems of Mesopotamia, Persia, and Ugarit, surviving mainly impressed on clay tablet
- the action or process of sailing or otherwise traveling all the way around something, especially the world.
- a series of military expeditions
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- manuscripts, archives, letters, diaries, and speeches.
- the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use.
- a Babylonian legal text composed during 1755–1750 BC
- the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns
- the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
- work done by humans
- the state or quality of being resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen.
15 Clues: work done by humans • a series of military expeditions • a Babylonian legal text composed during 1755–1750 BC • manuscripts, archives, letters, diaries, and speeches. • the state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage. • the physical movement of people from one place to another • the process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use. • ...
Unit 1 Vocabulary 2025-08-19
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- Passage, the long trip across the Atlantic Ocean by which enslaved Africans were brought to the Americas/ the second leg of the Triangular Trade Route
- people who try to spread Christianity to others
- Trade, a transatlantic trade network formed by Europe/West Africa/ and the Americas
- a Spanish conqueror who sought gold and other riches in the Americas
- a system in Spain's American colonies in which wealthy settlers were given plots of land and allowed to enslave the people who lived there
- a deadly virus that causes a high fever and small blisters on the skin
- European country that revolted in 1581 to become independent from Spain/ Settled area in North America known as New Amsterdam.
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- an armed but privately owned ship that acts under the authority of a government to participate in warfare; or a sailor on such a ship
- travel completely around the Earth
- an economic policy that gives a country sole ownership of the trade occurring in its colonies
- of Tordesillas, An agreement between Spain and Portugal to divide newly discovered lands outside of Europe
- Exchange, the exchange of plants/animals/people/ and ideas between Europe and the Americas following Columbus' first voyage to the Western Hemisphere
- Italian explorer and navigator who completed Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean opening the way for the widespread European Exploration and colonization of the Americas
- Passage, a passage by water between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean along the northern coast of North America
- a natural or induced protection against disease
15 Clues: travel completely around the Earth • people who try to spread Christianity to others • a natural or induced protection against disease • a Spanish conqueror who sought gold and other riches in the Americas • a deadly virus that causes a high fever and small blisters on the skin • Trade, a transatlantic trade network formed by Europe/West Africa/ and the Americas • ...
Lietuvių - Anglų žodunas B lygis(2) 9 klasė 2021-11-20
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- An ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and catch.
- A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
- The action of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
- An impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip, especially as used for identifying individuals from the unique pattern of whorls and lines.
- A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
- A person who has committed a crime.
- A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.
- A damaging immune response by the body to a substance, especially pollen, fur, a particular food, or dust, to which it has become hypersensitive.
- (of a person) Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations.
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- The condition of having an abnormally low body temperature, typically one that is dangerously low.
- A person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.
- A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases.
- Culpable of or responsible for specified wrongdoing.
- A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent.
- Expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result by putting it into financial plans, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a commercial venture.
- Enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.
- A relationship in which people, groups, or countries agree to work together.
17 Clues: A person who has committed a crime. • Enroll or be enrolled in the armed services. • Culpable of or responsible for specified wrongdoing. • A medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery. • An ornament fastened to clothing with a hinged pin and catch. • A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place. • ...
Immunology 2 2023-11-15
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- CD4+ T cells that assist in immune responses by activating other immune cells.
- Protein molecule found on cytotoxic T cells that binds to MHC class I molecules and plays a role in the immune response.
- Cell surface proteins that present antigens to helper T cells (CD4+) for immune response activation.
- Selection Process in the thymus where T cells that strongly react against self-antigens are eliminated.
- Signals required for full activation of T cells upon antigen recognition, providing secondary activation signals.
- Protein molecule found on helper T cells that binds to MHC class II molecules and plays a role in the immune response.
- Process in the thymus where T cells that recognize self-MHC molecules survive.
- Cells that process and present antigens to T cells. Examples include dendritic cells (DCs), macrophages, and B cells.
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- Lymphoid tissue in the small intestine that plays a role in mucosal immunity.
- Organ where T cells mature and undergo positive and negative selection.
- Intracellular vesicles involved in the processing of exogenous antigens for presentation by MHC class II molecules.
- Signaling proteins that regulate cell migration and are involved in immune cell attraction to specific sites.
- Node Small, bean-shaped organs where immune cells gather to facilitate immune responses and filter lymph.
- A type of APC that plays a critical role in initiating immune responses by presenting antigens to T cells.
- Cell surface proteins that present antigens to cytotoxic T cells (CD8+) for immune response activation.
- Mechanism by which the immune system does not attack the body's own cells.
- (Natural Regulatory T Cells): Subset of T cells that suppress excessive immune responses and maintain self-tolerance.
17 Clues: Organ where T cells mature and undergo positive and negative selection. • Mechanism by which the immune system does not attack the body's own cells. • Lymphoid tissue in the small intestine that plays a role in mucosal immunity. • CD4+ T cells that assist in immune responses by activating other immune cells. • ...
Test What You Learned 2021-04-14
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- a blood protein produced in response too and counteracting a specific antigen, they combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood
- a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world
- a deadly virus that emerged in 2019 and since became one of the worlds most harmful viruses
- Preferred masks of doctors and surgeons when conducting healing of patients
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the national public health agency of the United States
- a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed; complete isolation from the outside world
- inventor of the N95 Respirator
- Personal Protective Equipment, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses
- the city where coronavirus was believed to begin
- a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
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- regarded as the most protective mask that can protect up to 95% of particles that can seep through the mask
- something that is known or proven to be true
- a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases, prepared from the causative agent of a disease, its products, or a synthetic substitute, treated to act as an antigen without inducing the disease.
- an authorization to act given to a representative accepted by the people
- a plague pandemic which devastated Europe from 1347 to 1352 , killing an estimated 25-30 million people
- mask that can be created out of cloth materials at home
- a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
17 Clues: inventor of the N95 Respirator • something that is known or proven to be true • the city where coronavirus was believed to begin • a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world • mask that can be created out of cloth materials at home • an authorization to act given to a representative accepted by the people • ...
Communicable Disease Crossword 2025-11-06
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- Often called the "kissing disease" because it spreads through saliva.
- This is a viral disease; Loss of taste or smell(a relatively distinct symptom)
- This is a barrier to pathogens;These come from your eyes and help protect against pathogens
- Key signs include high fever, severe body aches/chills, extreme fatigue, and a persistent dry cough.
- A disease that can be spread from one person or animal to another
- This is a viral disease that can cause jaundice (yellowing of the skin)and there are multiple types
- Sore throat that comes on quickly, fever, and often white patches or streaks on the tonsils. May cause headache or stomach pain in children.
- when things get spread by air, like coughing or sneezing
- When you touch something directly
- This is a barrier to pathogens;A tough, impermeable outer layer that is continuously shedding dead cells, taking microbes with them.
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- This is a barrier to pathogens;Linings that secrete mucus to trap invaders in entry points like the respiratory and digestive tracts.
- Highly acidic environment in the stomach that denatures and kills most ingested microbes
- Infection that inflames the air sacs (alveoli) in one or both lungs. Symptoms include a persistent cough (often with colored mucus), chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing.
- A microorganism (like bacteria, virus, or fungus) that can cause disease
- (usually for a virus) A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against a specific disease
- This is something people get when the weather changes
- A medicine used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria; ineffective against viruses.
17 Clues: When you touch something directly • This is something people get when the weather changes • when things get spread by air, like coughing or sneezing • A disease that can be spread from one person or animal to another • Often called the "kissing disease" because it spreads through saliva. • A microorganism (like bacteria, virus, or fungus) that can cause disease • ...
Vocaubulary Crossword Puzzle 2023-03-07
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- a submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism.
- illnesses that spread from one person to another or from an animal to a person, or from a surface or a food
- a type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes or change in the number of chromosomes.
- a type of reproduction that involves a complex life cycle in which a gamete with a single set of chromosomes combines with another gamete to produce a zygote that develops into an organism composed of cells with two sets of chromosomes.
- the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.
- The process in which a parent cell splits into two daughter cells of approximately equal size.
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- an organism composed of many cells, which are to varying degrees integrated and independent.
- A large group of single-cell microorganisms.
- the immune system's way of protecting the body against an infectious disease.
- the process of renewal, restoration, and tissue growth that makes genomes, cells, organisms, and ecosystems resilient to natural fluctuations or events that cause disturbance or damage.
- a type of asexual reproduction in which a new organism develops from an outgrowth or bud due to cell division at one particular site.
- the process of producing individual organisms with identical or virtually identical DNA, either by natural or artificial means.
12 Clues: A large group of single-cell microorganisms. • the immune system's way of protecting the body against an infectious disease. • an organism composed of many cells, which are to varying degrees integrated and independent. • the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems. • ...
xcc 2020-11-12
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- Hormones are inactivated mainly in ….
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- Which type of immunity is the active component of the host immune response, mediated by antigen-specific lymphocytes?
- is produced by the fungus chrysogenum which requires lactose, other sugars, and a source of nitrogen (in this case a yeast extract) in the medium to grow well.
3 Clues: Hormones are inactivated mainly in …. • Which type of immunity is the active component of the host immune response, mediated by antigen-specific lymphocytes? • is produced by the fungus chrysogenum which requires lactose, other sugars, and a source of nitrogen (in this case a yeast extract) in the medium to grow well.
Pathology Terms 2022-10-03
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- White blood cells with multi-lobed nuclei and cytoplasmic granules
- Cell adhesion molecule
- Family name of chemokine receptors, the receptors that chemokines bind to all cell attraction to specific areas in the body (shorter)
- Large granular lymphocyte that serves as an innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of target cells (virally infected cells or tumor cells)
- Transcription factor expressed in Treg cells that is needed for Treg cell function
- Member of TNF receptor family expressed on certain cells that makes them susceptible to being killed by cells expressing the Fas ligand
- Designation for specific cell-surface molecules on immune cells that help to differentiate one immune cell from another
- Name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans
- The part of an antibody (that can be isolated by protease digestion) responsible for antigen binding, consisting of the light chain and amino-terminal half of the heavy chain disulfide-bonded together
- Cytokine produced by effector CD4+ TH1 cells, CD8+ T cells, NK cells; primary actions are to act with IL-12 to induce TH1 differentiation, and to fully activate macrophages; enhances expression of MHC and components involved in Ag processing; is a switch factor for certain Ig isotypes and inhibits TH2 response
- Acute phase protein that binds to phosphocholine, a constituent of certain bacteria, that can trigger Complement activation and acts as an opsonin
- Multiple drug treatment for HIV infection
- A cell wall component of gram negative bacteria which can be bound by TLR-4 on macrophages and dendritic cells
- Family name of chemokine receptors, the receptors that chemokines bind to all cell attraction to specific areas in the body (longer)
- Short DNA sequences flanking Ig and TCR V, D and J gene segments that serve as the binding sites for the RAG complex, allowing Ig and TCR gene rearrangement (somatic recombination)
- Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against
- End product of the Complement cascade that can kill pathogens directly by forming a pore in the pathogen membrane leading to lysis
- A key transcription factor that is required to bind to the IL-2 promoter to cause IL-2 transcription
- RNA, and proteins associated with nucleic acids) form immune complexes
- T cells that express the co-receptor protein CD8 which upon activation differentiate into cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs)
- Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce, including IL-4; involved in stimulating B cells to produce IgE antibody against helminths
- A mechanism NK cells use to induce apoptosis in virally infected cells or tumor cells
- Protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong
- Cell surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells
- Family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections
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- Designation for a family of cell surface molecules involved in the presentation of peptide antigens to T cells
- Fragment or region of an antibody that consists of the carboxy-terminal halves of the two heavy chains disulfide-bonded to each other
- A large mononuclear phagocyte that takes residence in many different tissues and organs and contributes to innate immune responses and can act as an effector cell in adaptive immune responses
- Family name of chemokines, chemicals that are a sub-class of cytokines with cell attractant properties (shorter)
- B cells, and NK cells, among others; transmit activating signals in innate immunity, humoral immunity and ADCC
- Cell surface receptors that bind to the Fc portion of IgG molecules. Expressed on
- The regions of the antigen binding loops of Ig molecules, antibodies and T cell receptors that come into contact with antigen
- Repeating molecular patterns on microbes that are recognized by PRRs on immune cells
- Soluble acute phase response protein that can bind mannose on pathogens; can activate the lectin pathway of Complement and acts as an opsonin
- Amino acid sequence in cytoplasmic domains of membrane receptors involved in signal transduction
- Family name of chemokines, chemicals that are a sub-class of cytokines with cell attractant properties (longer)
- The end stage of disease in HIV infection
- A family of Pattern Recognition Receptors present on many leukocytes and epithelial cells that recognize PAMPs on pathogens and help initiate immune responses
- A T cell subset that is responsible for suppressing or limiting immune responses
- Receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
- Adaptive immune responses in which there is a major role for effector T cells
- A type of APC that presents antigen in the context of MHC to T cells
- General designation of many of the different cytokines, chemical messengers secreted by immune cells that help in their communication with other
- T cells that express the co-receptor protein CD4 which upon activation differentiate into distinct Thelper phenotypes with different roles in adaptive immunity
- Subset of CD4+ T cells characterized by the cytokines they produce, including IFN-gamma involved in fully activating macrophages, and IL-2 involved in promoting CTL responses against intracellular pathogens
- A molecule that is recognized in native (original) structure by antibodies to B cell receptors; or a peptide that is presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptors
- The two genes essential for Ig and TCR gene rearrangement
- CD8+ T cells with the effector function of targeting and killing virally infected cells and tumor cells by apoptosis
- A transcription factor that causes several hundred tissue-specific genes to be transcribed by a subpopulation of epithelial cells in the thymus
- Transcription factor that helps activate the expression of many pro-inflammatory genes
- Immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
- A cytokine produced by macrophages and T cells that is highly pro-inflammatory
52 Clues: Cell adhesion molecule • Immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells • Multiple drug treatment for HIV infection • The end stage of disease in HIV infection • Name of MHC gene complex and proteins in humans • Autoimmune disease where autoantibodies (against • The two genes essential for Ig and TCR gene rearrangement • ...
Pharmacy Practice Chapter 3 2025-09-22
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- the process by which a manufacturer submits research results from animal studies to the FDA to gain approval to gather data and test a new drug on humans
- the process through which drug sponsors formally propose that the FDA approve a new pharmaceutical for sale and marketing in the United States
- a drug that requires a prescription from a licensed provider for a valid medical purpose
- a distinct segment of DNA that determines an organism’s specific individual characteristics, like blue eyes or brown hair
- a class of drugs in which minute dilutions of natural substances stimulate the body’s immune system
- a voluntary program by the FDA that allows any healthcare professional or consumer to report a serious adverse event associated with the use of any drug, biological device, or dietary supplement
- the biochemically active component of a drug that exerts the desired therapeutic effect
- a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells
- a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
- a drug that delivers approximately the same amount of active ingredient into a healthy volunteer’s bloodstream in the same amount of time as the innovator or brand name drug
- a compendium of standards and research created by the American Institute of Homeopathy
- an unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug
- a drug that kills bacteria
- the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
- substances derived from the sciences of biology, chemistry, immunology, and genetic engineering to produce specific therapeutic effects
- a warning that appears on the package insert and in other drug materials that highlights dangerous side effects
- the process of withdrawing a drug from the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer in response to serious adverse effects or other defects in the product
- biosimilar drugs that are deemed as legal substitutions for biologically based brand drugs, many created through genetic engineering
- generic biotechnology drugs
- a cancer-fighting drug
- a post-surveillance centralized database maintained by the FDA for all reported adverse events from drugs and vaccines
- an inactive chemical—such as a filler, preservative, coloring, or flavoring—that is added to one or more active ingredients to improve drug formulations while causing little or no physiological effect; also called an inactive ingredient
- a drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis; may contain tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problems
- used to treat mental health diseases, such as depression
- a unique number assigned to any brand name or generic drug products to identify the manufacturer, drug, and packaging size
- refers to a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
- a committee of the hospital that ensures that appropriate protection is provided to patients using investigational drugs; sometimes referred to as the Human Use Committee
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- a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
- a document that states, in easily understandable terms, the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in
- the use of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms;such as hand-washing and gowning procedures
- the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
- a seal of approval from USP assuring the quality of a dietary supplement
- the helix-shaped molecule that carries the genetic code
- a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV
- a drug created in the laboratory to imitate the effect of a naturally occurring drug
- refers to a product that stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms
- a postmarketing surveillance system operated by the FDA and CDC that collects information on adverse events that occur after vaccination
- a category of nonprescription substances, which includes vitamins, minerals, and herbs, that is not regulated by the FDA
- a field of study that examines the relationship between an individual’s genes and the body's response to drugs
- a computer-generated digital prescription that is processed online
- a drug that has been created from a series of chemical reactions to produce a specific pharmacological effect
- a drug that may be sold without a prescription
- secretions released by glands into the circulatory system that have specific regulatory effects on organs and other tissues; for instance, insulin is secreted from the pancreas to lower blood sugar
- a hormone secreted by the pancreas, or an injected drug that helps cells burn glucose for energy
- a drug substance that alters body functions in a desired way
- one or multi-celled microscopic organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa
- the process by which applicants must scientifically demonstrate to the FDA that their generic product is bioequivalent to or performs similarly to the innovator (brand name) drug
- a drug that targets a specific need of the body (relieve pain, combat illness, etc...)
- a federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements
- any substance taken into or applied to the body for the specific purpose of altering the body’s biochemical functions and physiological processes; also called a medication
- the process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products
- the field of study that combines the sciences of biology, chemistry, and immunology to produce unique synthetic drugs with specific therapeutic effects
- a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
- the scientific concept that microorganisms cause disease
- a drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
- immunity
- a program designed by the FDA for prescribers, pharmacies, and patients to closely monitor selected high-risk drugs
57 Clues: immunity • a cancer-fighting drug • a drug that kills bacteria • generic biotechnology drugs • a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV • a drug that may be sold without a prescription • the helix-shaped molecule that carries the genetic code • the scientific concept that microorganisms cause disease • used to treat mental health diseases, such as depression • ...
Chapter 3 Crossword Puzzle 2016-02-09
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- The governing body of a nation,state,or community.
- A regulated economic system that made a country rich from its colonies.
- The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
- Is the name of one of the Algonquin first nations.
- The wealth and resources of a country or religion especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.Government The governing body of a nation,state,or community.
- The complete control of a resource by a single company.
- Property money brought by a bride to her husband on their marring.
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- in Canada) a boatman employed by the fur companies in transporting goods and passengers to and from trading post.
- The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power,especially a personal god or gods.
- A religion claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world.
- In the study of history as an academic discipline, a primary source also called source of evidence is an art, fact, a document, a recording, or other resources of information
- A policy(decision)on a part of a ruler or government of on e territory to dominate other.
- A widespread occurrence of an infection disease in a community at a particular time.
- To live or close to another usually in peace.
- Is the grant of authority or rights,stating that the granter formally recognized the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified
15 Clues: To live or close to another usually in peace. • The governing body of a nation,state,or community. • Is the name of one of the Algonquin first nations. • The complete control of a resource by a single company. • Property money brought by a bride to her husband on their marring. • A regulated economic system that made a country rich from its colonies. • ...
Chapter 3 Crossword Puzzle 2016-02-09
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- Is the grant of authority or rights,stating that the granter formally recognized the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified
- The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power,especially a personal god or gods.
- A widespread occurrence of an infection disease in a community at a particular time.
- A policy(decision)on a part of a ruler or government of on e territory to dominate other.
- To live or close to another usually in peace.
- in Canada) a boatman employed by the fur companies in transporting goods and passengers to and from trading post.
- The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
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- Property money brought by a bride to her husband on their marring.
- The complete control of a resource by a single company.
- The wealth and resources of a country or religion especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.Government The governing body of a nation,state,or community.
- In the study of history as an academic discipline, a primary source also called source of evidence is an art, fact, a document, a recording, or other resources of information
- A regulated economic system that made a country rich from its colonies.
- Is the name of one of the Algonquin first nations.
- A religion claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world.
- The governing body of a nation,state,or community.
15 Clues: To live or close to another usually in peace. • Is the name of one of the Algonquin first nations. • The governing body of a nation,state,or community. • The complete control of a resource by a single company. • Property money brought by a bride to her husband on their marring. • A regulated economic system that made a country rich from its colonies. • ...
Section 1 - D& E 2023-02-28
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- This type of immunity develops as a result of an individual acquiring a specific disease:
- This is the single most crucial way to prevent the spread of HAIs:
- This is the most frequent and most important transmission route for the spread of HAIs.
- What virus causes chicken pox?
- This type of transmission involves an infectious agent disseminated through the air over a long distance, typically 6 feet or more, or even as far as miles away:
- This combines the major features of Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation and therefore are stricter than OSHA guidelines and are the voluntarily accepted standard of care in the U.S. health care facilities:
- This type of transmission involves a contaminated inanimate vehicle, known as a fomite, for transmission of the infectious agent to multiple persons.
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- This term is used to describe infections that developed in the hospital or to describe infections that were acquired in the hospital but did not develop until after discharge:
- This is where the microorganism lives and reproduces:
- A sudden change in behavior due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain:
- This is the process by which pathogenic organisms, but generally spores, are destroyed:
- This is the process by which all microorganisms are destroyed:
- This type of transmission route involves the rapid transfer of the infectious agent through the air over short distances:
- This is a life-threatening condition due to a severe allergic reaction causing bronchial airway to constrict:
- Animal, usually an arthropod, that carries and transmits a pathogen capable of causing disease:
15 Clues: What virus causes chicken pox? • This is where the microorganism lives and reproduces: • This is the process by which all microorganisms are destroyed: • This is the single most crucial way to prevent the spread of HAIs: • A sudden change in behavior due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain: • ...
COVID -19 2020-12-26
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- A blood protein that the immune system makes as a response to an invader (pathogen), such as a virus.
- people have been infected with the coronavirus in an area,including some who don’t know how or where they became infected, it is called
- A device designed to protect individuals from inhaling something hazardous in the air, in this case, particulate that may be contaminated with the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
- A geographical zone with limited access in or out in an effort to contain an outbreak
- If a person has a confirmed case of coronavirus, they are instructed to stay away from every people may be at home,or in the hospital,,,,it is called
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- when a disease rapidly spreads to a large number of people within a community, population, or region,it is called
- a biological preparation of organisms that provides immunity to a particular infectious disease.
- deliberate increase of physical space between people to keep them from spreading illness
- .The period between when a person is first exposed to a virus and when they develop symptoms is known as?
- .an individual who is highly contagious and capable of transmitting a communicable disease to an unusually large number of uninfected individuals
- an emergency measure in which individuals are restricted from certain areas in an attempt to control exposure or transmission of disease
- global outbreak of a disease is known as-
12 Clues: global outbreak of a disease is known as- • A geographical zone with limited access in or out in an effort to contain an outbreak • deliberate increase of physical space between people to keep them from spreading illness • a biological preparation of organisms that provides immunity to a particular infectious disease. • ...
The Truth Behind Animal Testing 2023-05-12
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- - the ability of a material to be compatible with live tissue without causing harmful changes
- - the process of building immunity that involves introducing the infectious agent into the body.
- - the first discovered aminoglycoside antibiotic, originally isolated from the bacteria Streptomyces griseus.
- - a metabolic process in which living cells of an organism obtain energy (in the form of ATP) by absorbing oxygen and emitting carbon dioxide as a result of the oxidation of complex organic compounds
- - a substance, agent, or organism capable of causing cancer - may occur naturally in the environment
- - an area of medicine and biology concerned with the medical investigation of immune systems in all organisms
- - the science that studies the structure of the body
- - an artificial body part
- - the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury
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- - an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure
- - a device for measuring the quantity of heat involved in a chemical reaction
- - the idea of ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) that defines how the body manages a chemical as a function of dose and time: the rate of chemical absorption into the bloodstream from the place of application.
- - the study of how chemical agents, both natural and synthetic (i.e., drugs) affect biological systems
- - the study of animal (including human) function and can be investigated at the level of cells, tissues, organ systems and the whole body
- - a surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the front of the neck and a breathing tube is placed into the trachea, also called the windpipe
15 Clues: - an artificial body part • - an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure • - the science that studies the structure of the body • - the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury • - a device for measuring the quantity of heat involved in a chemical reaction • ...
Infectious Diseases 2022-11-17
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- a situation involving exposure to danger.
- the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
- (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
- ubiquitous, mostly free-living organisms often consisting of one biological cell.
- the process of incubating eggs, cells, bacteria, a disease, etc.
- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms
- an infectious agent of small size and simple composition that can multiply only in living cells of animals, plants, or bacteria.
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- a group of single-celled eukaryotes, either free-living or parasitic, that feed on organic matter such as other microorganisms or organic tissues and debris.
- (of a disease or disease-causing organism) likely to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc., through the environment.
- any eukaryotic organism that is not an animal, plant, or fungus
- a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease.
- a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious
- a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
- any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds
- (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.
15 Clues: a situation involving exposure to danger. • (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world. • any eukaryotic organism that is not an animal, plant, or fungus • the process of incubating eggs, cells, bacteria, a disease, etc. • the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. • ...
Influenza Virus TP 2022-09-10
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- This type of influenza can also infect animals, such as swine and cause minor upper respiratory symptoms in humans
- Occurs with age and is characterized by weakened humoral response, with lower diversity in T cell receptors and reduced T cell function
- This type of immunity, resulting from prior exposure, can help prevent severe symptoms when exposed to the flu virus
- The flu is normally contagious during this season
- Due to high sensitivity and specificity, reverse ______ PCR, is the top choice for testing for influenza
- This type of influenza does not affect humans, only animals
- A multiple function protein, the ____ protein is a major inhibitor of the innate immune response of the host
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- This surface glycoprotein is the most abundant and is able to attach to the host cell to allow entry of the virus
- Belongs to this family of RNA virus
- The most common clinical complication of influenza in the elderly
- This type of influenza is widespread and the most common during the flue season
- Taking this kind of drug can reduce symptoms such as headache and fever caused by the flu
- Although it is straightforward and quick to perform, the rapid _____ test is a type of immunoassay that has lower sensitivity compared to other tests due to dependence on the course of the disease
- This type of influenza, although less commmon, is highly contagious and can result in serious illness
- The brand name for oseltamivir, which is one of the four approved antiviral drugs for treatment of the flu
15 Clues: Belongs to this family of RNA virus • The flu is normally contagious during this season • This type of influenza does not affect humans, only animals • The most common clinical complication of influenza in the elderly • This type of influenza is widespread and the most common during the flue season • ...
Unit 1 Vocabulary 2025-08-19
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- Passage, the long trip across the Atlantic Ocean by which enslaved Africans were brought to the Americas/ the second leg of the Triangular Trade Route
- people who try to spread Christianity to others
- Trade, a transatlantic trade network formed by Europe/West Africa/ and the Americas
- a Spanish conqueror who sought gold and other riches in the Americas
- a system in Spain's American colonies in which wealthy settlers were given plots of land and allowed to enslave the people who lived there
- a deadly virus that causes a high fever and small blisters on the skin
- European country that revolted in 1581 to become independent from Spain/ Settled area in North America known as New Amsterdam.
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- an armed but privately owned ship that acts under the authority of a government to participate in warfare; or a sailor on such a ship
- travel completely around the Earth
- an economic policy that gives a country sole ownership of the trade occurring in its colonies
- of Tordesillas, An agreement between Spain and Portugal to divide newly discovered lands outside of Europe
- Exchange, the exchange of plants/animals/people/ and ideas between Europe and the Americas following Columbus' first voyage to the Western Hemisphere
- Italian explorer and navigator who completed Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean opening the way for the widespread European Exploration and colonization of the Americas
- Passage, a passage by water between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean along the northern coast of North America
- a natural or induced protection against disease
15 Clues: travel completely around the Earth • people who try to spread Christianity to others • a natural or induced protection against disease • a Spanish conqueror who sought gold and other riches in the Americas • a deadly virus that causes a high fever and small blisters on the skin • Trade, a transatlantic trade network formed by Europe/West Africa/ and the Americas • ...
pharmacy technician 2025-09-22
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- drug a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
- refers to a product that stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms
- bodily processes that provide protection against disease
- the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
- the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
- a voluntary program by the FDA that allows any healthcare professional or consumer to report a serious adverse event associated with the use of any drug, biological device, or dietary supplement
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- refers to a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
- a drug that delivers approximately the same amount of active ingredient into a healthy volunteer’s bloodstream in the same amount of time as the innovator or brand name drug
- a computer-generated digital prescription that is processed online
- a hormone secreted by the pancreas, or an injected drug that helps cells burn glucose for energy
- any substance taken into or applied to the body for the specific purpose of altering the body’s biochemical functions and physiological processes; also called a medication
- drug a drug that has been created from a series of chemical reactions to produce a specific pharmacological effect
- a class of drugs in which minute dilutions of natural substances stimulate the body’s immune system
- drug a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV
- a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
15 Clues: drug a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV • bodily processes that provide protection against disease • drug a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components • a computer-generated digital prescription that is processed online • refers to a product that stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms • ...
Unit 23 Spelling Rules 2020-08-13
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- Bacteria are small organisms, or living things, that can be found in all natural environments. They are made of a single cell. Most bacteria can be seen only with a microscope.
- The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material.
- Treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; inoculation.
- Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection.
- (of a woman or female animal) having a child or young developing in the uterus.
- An infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
- Part of the digestive system of the body, sometimes called the guts or bowels. This system deals with all the food and drink that you take into your body.
- A part of an organism which is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.
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- A tube-shaped sac attached to and opening into the lower end of the large intestine in humans and some other mammals.
- A viral infection that attacks your respiratory system.
- The part of the body of a vertebrate containing the digestive and reproductive organs; the belly.
- A medical instrument for listening to the action of someone's heart or breathing.
- The science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- The action of making a person or animal immune to infection, typically by inoculation.
- A small case or container, especially a round or cylindrical one.
15 Clues: The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material. • A viral infection that attacks your respiratory system. • Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection. • A small case or container, especially a round or cylindrical one. • Treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; inoculation. • ...
Infectious Diseases 2023-12-13
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- a situation involving exposure to danger.
- the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.
- (of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
- ubiquitous, mostly free-living organisms often consisting of one biological cell.
- the process of incubating eggs, cells, bacteria, a disease, etc.
- a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms
- an infectious agent of small size and simple composition that can multiply only in living cells of animals, plants, or bacteria.
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- a group of single-celled eukaryotes, either free-living or parasitic, that feed on organic matter such as other microorganisms or organic tissues and debris.
- (of a disease or disease-causing organism) likely to be transmitted to people, organisms, etc., through the environment.
- any eukaryotic organism that is not an animal, plant, or fungus
- a biological preparation that provides active acquired immunity to a particular infectious or malignant disease.
- a state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious
- a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
- any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds
- (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.
15 Clues: a situation involving exposure to danger. • (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world. • any eukaryotic organism that is not an animal, plant, or fungus • the process of incubating eggs, cells, bacteria, a disease, etc. • the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. • ...
American History 2024-08-12
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- / The competition among European powers for control of North American territories led to numerous conflicts, such as the Anglo-Spanish Wars,
- / European nations sought new trade routes and resources. The lure of gold, silver, spices, and other goods drove explorers to seek new territories.
- / Founded by the Pilgrims, a group of English Separatists seeking religious freedom.
- / Explored the southeastern United States, including present-day Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, searching for gold and other riches.
- / European diseases, such as smallpox, measles, and influenza, to which indigenous peoples had no immunity
- / Founded by Swedish settlers along the Delaware River in present-day Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
- / First European to land in what is now the United States, exploring Florida in search of the Fountain of Youth.
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- / Innovations in navigation, shipbuilding, and cartography enabled longer voyages and more precise navigation.
- / Established by the Dutch West India Company, it included parts of present-day New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Connecticut.
- Dutch Wars, and later the French and Indian War.
- / The first English attempt to establish a colony in North America, founded on Roanoke Island
- / The transfer of plants, animals, goods, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds had profound effects on global economies and diets.
- / The arrival of Europeans disrupted indigenous societies, economies, and cultures.
- / Explored the Great Lakes region and established Quebec in 1608, which became a base for French exploration and the fur trade.
- / Explored the Mississippi River and claimed the entire Mississippi Valley for France, naming it Louisiana.
15 Clues: Dutch Wars, and later the French and Indian War. • / The arrival of Europeans disrupted indigenous societies, economies, and cultures. • / Founded by the Pilgrims, a group of English Separatists seeking religious freedom. • / The first English attempt to establish a colony in North America, founded on Roanoke Island • ...
Chapter 3 Crossword Puzzle 2016-02-09
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- The wealth and resources of a country or religion especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services.Government The governing body of a nation,state,or community.
- The belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power,especially a personal god or gods.
- in Canada) a boatman employed by the fur companies in transporting goods and passengers to and from trading post.
- Is the name of one of the Algonquin first nations.
- The governing body of a nation,state,or community.
- Is the grant of authority or rights,stating that the granter formally recognized the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified
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- A religion claimed and governed by a country from another part of the world.
- The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells
- The complete control of a resource by a single company.
- In the study of history as an academic discipline, a primary source also called source of evidence is an art, fact, a document, a recording, or other resources of information
- A regulated economic system that made a country rich from its colonies.
- To live or close to another usually in peace.
- Property money brought by a bride to her husband on their marring.
- A policy(decision)on a part of a ruler or government of on e territory to dominate other.
- A widespread occurrence of an infection disease in a community at a particular time.
15 Clues: To live or close to another usually in peace. • Is the name of one of the Algonquin first nations. • The governing body of a nation,state,or community. • The complete control of a resource by a single company. • Property money brought by a bride to her husband on their marring. • A regulated economic system that made a country rich from its colonies. • ...
Infection Control Part 3 2017-10-23
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- a condition in which the body reacts to injury, irritation, or infection; characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling
- a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers
- an item that is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids
- information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety, including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings
- items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid
- disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body
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- caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection
- harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since they do not cause disease or harm
- self-movement
- an infection, such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus
- a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects, but does not cause human infections in the salon
- illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients
- any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic
- immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living
- type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments due to incorrect doses or choice of antibiotic
15 Clues: self-movement • any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic • caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection • disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms that enter the body • a microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers • immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living • ...
Excessive Force and Police Brutality 2020-11-23
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- amendment that prohibits cruel and unusual treatment
- amendment about reasonable search and seizure amendment
- (2 words) excessive force during an arrest is often called ______ _______
- (2 words) the last step on the use of force specturm where officers use weapons such as firearms
- an officer isn't allowed to _____ criminals who no longer pose a threat who are already successfully restrained and the situation has de-escalated
- The courts look at the total circumstance to determine whether the actions were excessive force or objectively ________
- (2 words) using mere presence on the use of force spectrum
- in order to be considered reasonable and compliant to the US constitution, the use of _______ force must stop when the need for force cesases.
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- in the supreme court case of Tennessee v. Garner the court found that police used ecessive force by ______ an unarmed, non-threatening teenager.
- (3 words) using physical bodily force through grabs, holds, punches or kicks
- a step on the use of force spectrum where officers use verbal statements , from non-threatening requests to direct orders
- courts can give officers qualified _______ meaning this protects the officer from civil liability (law suits) as long as they were reasonably performing their duty.
- _____ _____ Methods is when you use weapons like a boaton, chemical sprays, tasers, police dogs (2 words)
- a person may file a __________ with the US department of justice to investigate a constiutional violation of excessive force.
- ______ force can only be used during an arrest to prevent an escape and if the officer has probable cause to believe that the suspect poses a significant threat of death
15 Clues: amendment that prohibits cruel and unusual treatment • amendment about reasonable search and seizure amendment • (2 words) using mere presence on the use of force spectrum • (2 words) excessive force during an arrest is often called ______ _______ • (3 words) using physical bodily force through grabs, holds, punches or kicks • ...
Immune system 2023-04-19
Diseases Unit 2 2019-01-23
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- an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense
- medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
- consisting of a single cell
- the action of stopping something from happening or arising
- a microscopic single-celled organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles
- a group of medicines used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria that cause disease
- any member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms
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- microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be dangerous (cause infection) or beneficial (such as in fermentation and in decomposition)
- a preventive shot to yield immunity against a specific disease, usually employing a form of the disease agent in a weakened bacteria or viruses, to stimulate antibody production
- a substance that is designed to kill microbes before they enter the body
- an organism whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane
- a particle consisting of DNA encased in a protein coat that must inject its DNA into a living cell in order to reproduce. A microbe that consists of nucleic acid enclosed within a protein shell that requires a living cell in order to reproduce. Scientists consider the virus to be not alive
- a chemical substance made by the body to help destroy an invading pathogen
13 Clues: consisting of a single cell • medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury • the action of stopping something from happening or arising • an organism whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane • a substance that is designed to kill microbes before they enter the body • ...
Medical- related mini quiz 2016-03-22
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- The science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines.
- The format of working of medical personnel, referring to the type of exchanging duties after periods of time regularly.
- An acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses.
- The name of the phenomenon, in which global diseases outbreak and spread to the whole world in an escalated level.
- A disease that led to when one is suffering from the lack of vitamin D and calcium.
- It is something that required by human-beings in our bodies so as to fight against the viruses or bacteria.
- The system that carried out in the ICU so as to maintain a good order of handling the patients.
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- A medicine used to treat fever, pain and inflammation, as well as to prevent heart attack, stroke etc. when it is used in long-term.
- It is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs caused by fungi, bacteria or virus.
- The branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children and adolescents etc.
- It is the study of the heart, in which will deeply investigate different heart diseases, such as coronary heart diseases.
- Phenomenon of the occurrence of a group of illnesses of similar nature and derived from a common source, it has not yet been spread.
- A hormone that helps the body's cells with taking up the glucose and use them as energy source after meals.
13 Clues: An acute illness of the respiratory tract caused by influenza viruses. • The science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines. • A disease that led to when one is suffering from the lack of vitamin D and calcium. • The system that carried out in the ICU so as to maintain a good order of handling the patients. • ...
The Sejm and the Senate 2020-12-08
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- committee In Polish constitutional law, a parliamentary committee appointed to investigate a specific case.
- A situation in which you are protected against disease or from legal action
- assembly A constitutional body composed of deputies and senators sitting together.
- In Poland, a deputy who is the highest representative of the lower house (Sejm) of the Polish parliament
- opposition Parties that won seats in the Sejm but are not part of the coalition.
- turnout The percentage of people entitled to vote who cast their vote during an election or referendum
- eletion An election in which citizens vote directly instead of having representatives who vote for them
- committees Committees that are appointed by the Sejm and have precisely defined goals, principles and procedures. A special kind of commission is an investigative commission.
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- Constitutional Tribunal Polish constitutional court, judicial authority. It was created in 1982
- The group of people in a country or part of a country who have the power to make and change laws
- The right to submit a bill to the Sejm, and thus start the legislative process
- system A set of regulations included in the so-called electoral law regulating the manner of holding elections, in particular the rules of selecting their winners and the distribution of seats.
- Defined by law, the period of performing a given function (office) by an official or body
- of the Sejm It is the assembly of its full composition (460 deputies) for the purpose of deliberating on matters which are the subject of the work of the Sejm, in particular the adoption of laws.
14 Clues: A situation in which you are protected against disease or from legal action • The right to submit a bill to the Sejm, and thus start the legislative process • opposition Parties that won seats in the Sejm but are not part of the coalition. • assembly A constitutional body composed of deputies and senators sitting together. • ...
Ch 8 2021-07-06
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- white blood cell
- root word that means juice
- the protein-iron compound in erythrocytes that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide
- process of disease protection induced by exposure to an antigen
- incision into or puncture of a vein to withdraw blood for testing
- abnormally reduced number of all cellular components in the blood
- removal of plasma from the body with separation and extraction of specific elements followed by reinfusion
- a macrocytic-normochromic type of anemia characterized by an inadequate supply of vitamin B12, causing RBCs to become large, varied in shape, and reduced in number
- granular leukocyte that brings anticoagulant substances to inflamed tissue
- test to determine coagulation defects
- granular leukocyte that increases in allergic and some infectious reactions
- root word that means clot
- breakdown of the red blood cell membrane
- group of leukocytes containing granules in their cytoplasm
- measurement of the percentage of packed RBCs in a given volume of blood
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- condition caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
- hereditary disorder with an excessive buildup of iron deposits in the body
- protein substance in the blood that is essential to the clotting process
- fluid that is circulated through the lymph vessels
- calculation of the content of hemoglobin in the average RBC using HGB and RBC results
- specialized lymph vessels in the small intestine that absorb fat into the bloodstream
- a normocytic-normochromic type of anemia characterized by the failure of bone marrow to produce RBCs
- a systemic disease caused by the infection of microorganisms and their toxins in the circulating blood
- enlarged/diseased lymph nodes
- circulating tissue of the body consisting of fluid with formed elements
- root word that means a net
- agranulocytic leukocyte that performs phagocytosis to fight infection
- granular leukocyte that fights infection by swallowing bacteria
- blood voluntarily donated by any person for transfusion to a compatible recipient
- presence of red blood cells of unequal size
30 Clues: white blood cell • root word that means clot • root word that means juice • root word that means a net • enlarged/diseased lymph nodes • test to determine coagulation defects • breakdown of the red blood cell membrane • condition caused by the Epstein-Barr virus • presence of red blood cells of unequal size • fluid that is circulated through the lymph vessels • ...
Immunology Acronym Crossword Puzzle 2022-10-03
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- Family names of chemokine receptors, the receptors that chemokines bind to all cell attraction to specific areas in the body.
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Major histocompatibility complex
- lipopolysaccharide
- Antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity
- T-cell receptor: the Ag receptor on T cells
- c-reactive protein
- family name for cytokines that help cells to resist viral infections; type 1 interferons include IFN-alpha and IFN-beta, as distinguished from IFN-gamma.
- Human leukocyte antigen
- immune response
- Toll-like receptor
- B cell receptor: sIg on B cells that binds Ag and transmits signal 1 to activate B cells.
- a molecule that is recognized in native (original) structure by antibodies or B cell receptor, or a peptide that is presented by MHC molecules to T cell receptor.
- Cell mediated immunity
- Cytotoxic T lymphocytes
- Interleukin
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- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
- B lymphocyte that upon activation can differentiate into plasma cells secreting antibody molecules or B memory cells.
- Cell adhesion molecule
- Recombination signal sequences
- Antigen presenting cell
- receptors on immune cells and epithelial cells that recognize and bind to PAMPs on microbes
- large granular lymphocyte that serves as an innate effector cell by inducing apoptosis of target cells
- Complementarity determining regions
- thymus-derived lymphocyte that are comprised of two different subsets, CD4 T cells and CD8 T cells
- protein family to which antibodies and B-cell receptors belong
- tumor necrosis factor-alpha
- Regulatory CD4+ T cells, regulatory T cells: a T cell subset that is responsible for suppressing or limiting immune responses
- Human immunodeficiency virus
- immunoglobulin secreted by plasma cells
- Recombination-activating gene
- intracellular adhesion molecules: cells surface ligands for the leukocyte integrins; Critical in binding of lymphocytes and other leukocytes to certain cells.
- Cluster of differentiation
33 Clues: Interleukin • immune response • lipopolysaccharide • c-reactive protein • Toll-like receptor • Cell adhesion molecule • Cell mediated immunity • Antigen presenting cell • Human leukocyte antigen • Cytotoxic T lymphocytes • Cluster of differentiation • tumor necrosis factor-alpha • Systemic lupus erythematosus • Human immunodeficiency virus • Recombination-activating gene • ...
Immunological Agents 2020-04-13
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- Used to prevent cancer and can be considered specific immunotherapy
- These are drugs that stop or slow the growth of nonspecific drugs that act during any phase of the cell cycle
- Death of cells
- Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells
- Drugs that act during a specific phase of the cell cycle
- Host defense system comprising many biological structures and processes
- HIV life cycle where sets of viral protein chains come together
- Interfere w/ various substances needed for normal cell function
- cell cycle; responsible for dna synthesis and metabolism
- Defend against infected cells, cancers and transplant issues
- 1st drug to treat HIV
- These are drugs that damages the cell's DNA by cross linkage of DNA strands, abnormal base pairing and etc.
- Secrete antibodies that defend against extracellular pathogens
- Interfere w/ DNA replication and RNA transcription of cancer cells
- Cells are dividing
- Most important cells in adaptive immunity;required for almost all adaptive immune responses
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- HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell
- Other term for nrti
- HIV life cycle where the infected cells divides and long chains of proteins are made
- Standard treatment of HIV infection
- an inhibitor that acts as the end of HIV life cycle by inhibiting the activity of pro tease
- HIV life cycle where viral DNA is combined with the cell's own DNA by the integrase enzyme
- mask the cancer cells to prevent them from using or producing hormones
- HIV life cycle where the free HIV virus binds to a CD4 molecule and one of two co receptors
- the only approved agent in the Fusion Entry Inhibitors
- the only agent in the Chemokine Coreceptor Antagonists
- blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle
- cell cylce that focuses on cell division
- First choice of drug within NNRTI
- Result of HIV
30 Clues: Result of HIV • Death of cells • Cells are dividing • Other term for nrti • 1st drug to treat HIV • First choice of drug within NNRTI • Standard treatment of HIV infection • Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells • cell cylce that focuses on cell division • HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell • blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle • ...
Immunological Agents 2020-04-14
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- Used to prevent cancer and can be considered specific immunotherapy
- These are drugs that stop or slow the growth of nonspecific drugs that act during any phase of the cell cycle
- Death of cells
- Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells
- Drugs that act during a specific phase of the cell cycle
- Host defense system comprising many biological structures and processes
- HIV life cycle where sets of viral protein chains come together
- Interfere w/ various substances needed for normal cell function
- cell cycle; responsible for dna synthesis and metabolism
- Defend against infected cells, cancers and transplant issues
- 1st drug to treat HIV
- These are drugs that damages the cell's DNA by cross linkage of DNA strands, abnormal base pairing and etc.
- Secrete antibodies that defend against extracellular pathogens
- Interfere w/ DNA replication and RNA transcription of cancer cells
- Cells are dividing
- Most important cells in adaptive immunity;required for almost all adaptive immune responses
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- HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell
- Other term for nrti
- HIV life cycle where the infected cells divides and long chains of proteins are made
- Standard treatment of HIV infection
- an inhibitor that acts as the end of HIV life cycle by inhibiting the activity of pro tease
- HIV life cycle where viral DNA is combined with the cell's own DNA by the integrase enzyme
- mask the cancer cells to prevent them from using or producing hormones
- HIV life cycle where the free HIV virus binds to a CD4 molecule and one of two co receptors
- the only approved agent in the Fusion Entry Inhibitors
- the only agent in the Chemokine Coreceptor Antagonists
- blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle
- cell cylce that focuses on cell division
- First choice of drug within NNRTI
- Result of HIV
30 Clues: Result of HIV • Death of cells • Cells are dividing • Other term for nrti • 1st drug to treat HIV • First choice of drug within NNRTI • Standard treatment of HIV infection • Destroys CD4 t cells or helper t cells • cell cylce that focuses on cell division • HIV life cycle where the virus penetrates the cell • blocks cell division during M-phase of the cell cycle • ...
Microbiology 2019-11-12
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- Involving or requiring free oxygen
- objects that are likely to carry infection
- spread from one organism to another by direct or indirect contact
- the harmfulness of a disease or poison
- A microorganism causing disease or fermentation
- an antigenic poison or venom of plant or animal origin
- A kingdom of multicellular eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophs
- A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease
- able to be transmitted from one sufferer to another
- an absence of free oxygen
- the state of one who is alone
- making or being made impure by polluting or poisoning
- originating in a hospital
- the invasion of an organism's body tissues by disease causing agents
- process of making something free of living microorganisms
- incapable of causing disease
- bacterium, virus, or other microorganisms that can cause disease
- being free from disease causing microorganisms
- waste matter discharged from the bowels
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- organisms of the Protozoa group
- any group of very small bacteria that includes the causative agents of typhus and various others
- a strong heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes using high pressures and temperatures
- an organism that transmits a disease or parasite from one animal or plant to another
- widespread, perhaps global epidemic
- the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical
- fungi that cover surfaces as fluffy mycelia and usually produce masses of asexual spores
- member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some which can cause disease
- not transmissible directly from one person to another
- relating to substances that present the growth of disease causing microorganisms
- Resisting a infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies
- regularly found among particular people or in a certain area
- A minute reproductive unit capable of giving rise to new individual without sexual fusion
32 Clues: an absence of free oxygen • originating in a hospital • incapable of causing disease • the state of one who is alone • organisms of the Protozoa group • Involving or requiring free oxygen • widespread, perhaps global epidemic • the harmfulness of a disease or poison • waste matter discharged from the bowels • objects that are likely to carry infection • ...
On Body Systems 2020-01-28
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- It is a rise in the body’s temperature due to a reaction to infection
- Semifluid mixture of food and gastric juice in the stomach
- Chemical that dilates blood vessels and causes them to become “leakier”, making it permeable to fluids and WBC
- Infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Substance that triggers and allergy; includes food, dust mites, pollen, fur, and oils
- A condition in which the immune system lacks one or more essential components
- A cartilage flap that covers the glottis so that food will enter the esophagus, not the lungs
- These are the finest branches of the bronchi
- Tiny sac with a wall of epithelial tissue that is one cell layer thick
- Process of controlling the concentration of ions in their body fluids
- Disease caused by fatty deposits in the walls of the artery
- It is the fluid of the circulatory system that carries important substances like oxygen and glucose
- It is the elimination of metabolic wastes
- Scavenger cells that engulf and destroy bacteria and debris
- Tube that connects the bladder with the outside of the body
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- Tiny fingerlike projections that absorb nutrients found in the small intestine
- An enzyme that digests protein
- This is caused by antibodies produced against incompatible blood types
- Narrowing of blood vessels that occurs when arterioles contract
- Rhythmic waves of contraction that propel food in one direction
- Substance that stimulates active immunity against pathogen without causing any illness
- Mineral-hardened structures embedded in the jaws
- It is the external entrance to the nasal cavity
- Pigment that makes red blood cells appear red; a protein that carries oxygen
- Entrance of food into the digestive tract
- This hormone stimulates the production of sodium channels in the nephron
- It is where cells and cell fragments are suspended; also called extracellular matrix
- Liquid waste formed after cleansing the blood
- Another term for white blood cells
- Functional units of the kidney
30 Clues: An enzyme that digests protein • Functional units of the kidney • Another term for white blood cells • Entrance of food into the digestive tract • It is the elimination of metabolic wastes • These are the finest branches of the bronchi • Liquid waste formed after cleansing the blood • It is the external entrance to the nasal cavity • ...
Chapter 2 Review 2020-11-09
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- A journey to a holy place
- Joliet and Marquette explored for what country
- of youth, What was June Ponce de Leon hoping to find?
- A fleet of warships
- Related to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome
- An instrument used to plan a course, using the stars.
- One of a series of expeditions Europeans made to regain control of Christian holy sites in the Middle East from the A.D. 1000s to 1200s
- To travel completely around something, usually by water
- A large farm
- A 16th century religious movement rejecting or changing some Roman Catholic teachings and practices and establishing the Protestant churches.
- Vasco da Gama fulfilled Portugal's goal of a sea route to Asia when he reached
- fifth, What did the conquistadors agree to give to Spain when they found treasure?
- A form of Christianity that was in opposition to the Catholic Church
- Spanish explorer
- Resistance such as to disease
- A Muslim house of worship
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- A town in the Spanish-ruled lands
- Henry Hudson at first believed what the Hudson Bay was the
- A religious community where farming was carried out and Native Americans were converted to Christianity.
- An instrument that shows the direction of magnetic north
- Between A.D. 400 and 1100, many West Africans decided to become Muslim through trading contact with
- A point of land that sticks out into the water, much like a peninsula
- farmer, Settler who pays rent or provides work to a landowner in exchange for the right to use the landowner's land
- A sea passage between the Atlantic and Pacific along the north coast of North America.
- A fort
- The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
- A reawakening of culture and intellectual curiosity in Europe from the 1300s to 1600s
27 Clues: A fort • A large farm • Spanish explorer • A fleet of warships • A journey to a holy place • A Muslim house of worship • Resistance such as to disease • A town in the Spanish-ruled lands • Joliet and Marquette explored for what country • Related to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome • of youth, What was June Ponce de Leon hoping to find? • ...
Covid-19 vocabulary 2020-04-30
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- A sudden occurrence of a disease
- When something moves to cover a larger area of affect a larger number of people
- A medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual
- A person with a medical degree whose job is to treat people who are ill or hurt
- Identify an illness by examining the symptoms
- A disease prevalent over a whole country or the world
- To disinfect for hygienic reason
- To clean something using water
- Showing no symptoms of a particular disease
- A strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease
- The period between infection and the appearance of signs of disease
- To restore someone's health
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- The action of stopping something from happening
- A person or animal that transmits a disease to others, whether suffering from it themselves or not
- Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
- A covering made of fibre or gauze to protect against air pollutants
- A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against disease
- An illness or disorder of the body
- A disposable soft paper used for cleaning the skin
- Describing a disease that can be transmitted through the environment such as via air or water
- Describing a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans
- To rub something hard so as to clean them
- Occurrence of a particular disease in a large number of people in a specific area
- Describing a disease that can easily pass from person to person, usually by direct contact
- A person receiving medical care
- Not having good health
- To force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound
- A common infection in which the mucous membrane of the nose and throat becomes inflamed
28 Clues: Not having good health • To restore someone's health • To clean something using water • A person receiving medical care • A sudden occurrence of a disease • To disinfect for hygienic reason • An illness or disorder of the body • To rub something hard so as to clean them • Showing no symptoms of a particular disease • Identify an illness by examining the symptoms • ...
Final Crossword Puzzle for Differential Diagnosis 2023-02-10
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- An autoimmune condition with general MSK pain and tenderness
- Insulin condition causing HA, hyperventilation, coma
- Factors one can change to reduce the likelihood of disease
- Disease process with an abnormal accumulation of adipose tissue
- Immune cells that mature in the bone marrow
- Risk factor associated with multiple types of cancer
- UTI associated with dysuria, pyuria, urgency, and dyspareunia
- Occlusion of subclavian vein and/or brachial plexus
- An objective result of a PT evaluation
- Von Hippel-Lindau is a risk factor for this condition
- Hyperfunction of adrenal gland with a moon face
- Reversible lymphedema with elevation, symptom of heaviness
- Neurologic manifestations of kidney disease with pruritus & paresthesias
- Associated with hypopituitarism
- Pain with IR of hip associated with OA
- A statement of pain or feelings from a patient during the evaluation
- Characterized with arthritis, weakened immune system, and butterfly rash
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- Lack of secretion/action of vasopressin and H2O reabsorption
- Rapid tearing pain with pulseless cold legs
- Presents with pain, edema, brown urine, malaise, agitation, weakness
- Pain caused by a direct insult to the nerve centrally, the dorsal root ganglion
- Source of right upper quadrant and shoulder pain
- Type of immunity after exposure and response to antigen
- Cancer of the long bones, especially in children
- Sharp, crushing, burning, searing, and/or shooting pain
- Weakness identified as a red flag for several conditions
- Chronic progressive inflammatory disorder of the spine
- Pelvic pain, fever, GI distress, palpable tender mass
- Type of hypersensitivity typically requiring immediate 911 response
- Undiagnosed hyperthyroidism can lead to this serious condition
- Personal or family history of cancer is a_____
- Stage of HIV with thrush, dementia, night sweats, and fatigue
- Arthritis with joint deformities, fatigue, stiffness, decreased ROM
- Used to help select interventions and provide prognosis with cancer
34 Clues: Associated with hypopituitarism • An objective result of a PT evaluation • Pain with IR of hip associated with OA • Rapid tearing pain with pulseless cold legs • Immune cells that mature in the bone marrow • Personal or family history of cancer is a_____ • Hyperfunction of adrenal gland with a moon face • Source of right upper quadrant and shoulder pain • ...
Final Crossword Puzzle for Differential Diagnosis 2023-02-10
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- Type of immunity after exposure and response to antigen
- Arthritis with joint deformities, fatigue, stiffness, decreased ROM
- Used to help select interventions and provide prognosis with cancer
- Rapid tearing pain with pulseless cold legs
- Chronic progressive inflammatory disorder of the spine
- Neurologic manifestations of kidney disease with pruritus & paresthesias
- Pain caused by a direct insult to the nerve centrally, the dorsal root ganglion
- Reversible lymphedema with elevation, symptom of heaviness
- Immune cells that mature in the bone marrow
- Source of right upper quadrant and shoulder pain
- An objective result of a PT evaluation
- Lack of secretion/action of vasopressin and H2O reabsorption
- Weakness identified as a red flag for several conditions
- A statement of pain or feelings from a patient during the evaluation
- Pain with IR of hip associated with OA
- Risk factor associated with multiple types of cancer
- Factors one can change to reduce the likelihood of disease
- Pelvic pain, fever, GI distress, palpable tender mass
- Undiagnosed hyperthyroidism can lead to this serious condition
- Cancer of the long bones, especially in children
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- Von Hippel-Lindau is a risk factor for this condition
- Type of hypersensitivity typically requiring immediate 911 response
- Personal or family history of cancer is a_____
- An autoimmune condition with general MSK pain and tenderness
- Insulin condition causing HA, hyperventilation, coma
- Stage of HIV with thrush, dementia, night sweats, and fatigue
- Occlusion of subclavian vein and/or brachial plexus
- Characterized with arthritis, weakened immune system, and butterfly rash
- Disease process with an abnormal accumulation of adipose tissue
- Presents with pain, edema, brown urine, malaise, agitation, weakness
- Sharp, crushing, burning, searing, and/or shooting pain
- Associated with hypopituitarism
- Hyperfunction of adrenal gland with a moon face
- UTI associated with dysuria, pyuria, urgency, and dyspareunia
34 Clues: Associated with hypopituitarism • An objective result of a PT evaluation • Pain with IR of hip associated with OA • Rapid tearing pain with pulseless cold legs • Immune cells that mature in the bone marrow • Personal or family history of cancer is a_____ • Hyperfunction of adrenal gland with a moon face • Source of right upper quadrant and shoulder pain • ...
Level D 1-8 Review 2023-04-20
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- / to make up for
- / hard to do, requiring much effort
- / a difficult or perplexing situation or problem
- / having a pleasing appearance
- / to flood, overflow; to overwhelm by numbers or size
- / to stop proceedings temporarily; move to another place
- / lively, full of life; spicy, flavorful
- / to wipe out; to keep oneself from being noticed
- / hidden, present but not realized
- / quarrelsome, fond of fighting
- / not regular or consistent; different from what is ordinarily expected; undependable
- / holding fast; holding together firmly; persistent
- / to make young again; to make like new
- / to make or become larger or wider; to expand upon
- / not genuine, not true, not valid
- / to lessen, diminish
- / famous, outstanding; distinguished; projecting
- / resistance to disease; freedom from some charge or obligation
- / angry and bad-tempered; rude
- / shameless, impudent, made of brass
- / a debt; something disadvantageous
- / not able to be corrected; beyond control
- / to caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty
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- / brief and to the point
- / to mislead by a trick, deceive
- / to speak evil of, slander; evil
- / bending readily; easily influenced
- / bringing in money; profitable
- / to pardon or overlook
- / to overcome, rise above
- / a person who takes part in a crime
- / occurring or published after death
- / to steal in small quantities
- / to make right, correct
- / clumsy, hard to handle; slow-moving
- / to make, manufacture; to make up, invent
- / an angry argument
- / to run off and hide
- / careful, cautious
- / a citizen of another country; foreign, strange
- / chief in importance, above all others
- / an arrival; a coming into place or view
- / believable
- / very brave, fearless, unshakable
- / exceeding what is sufficient or required; excess
- / “Farewell!”; a farewell
- / easy to understand, clear; rational, sane
- / a substance that causes or hastens a chemical reaction; any agent that causes change
48 Clues: / believable • / to make up for • / an angry argument • / careful, cautious • / to run off and hide • / to lessen, diminish • / to pardon or overlook • / brief and to the point • / to make right, correct • / to overcome, rise above • / “Farewell!”; a farewell • / having a pleasing appearance • / to steal in small quantities • / angry and bad-tempered; rude • / bringing in money; profitable • ...
Words 2023-05-10
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- Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good.
- Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.
- Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; having a high viscosity
- - The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.
- Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
- The process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body.
- - A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
- Causing great public interest and excitement.
- Having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.
- A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
- Treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen.
- Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
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- The fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; liberation.
- Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
- Concerned with or engaged in commerce/making or intended to make a profit/a television or radio advertisement.
- Not real or true, being imaginary or having been fabricated.
- A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.
- A place where someone or something is located or has been put.
- A thick, smooth liquid preparation designed to be applied to the skin for medical or cosmetic purposes.
- An idea or plan put forward for consideration.
- Better or greater than usual; special.
- Great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly
- A liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties.
- Relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and responsibilities.
- Courteous, kind, and pleasant.
25 Clues: Courteous, kind, and pleasant. • Better or greater than usual; special. • Favorable or advantageous; resulting in good. • Causing great public interest and excitement. • An idea or plan put forward for consideration. • Careful to avoid potential problems or dangers. • Great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly • ...
Immune System 2013-05-07
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- Non-living pathogen that can use the materials of a host cell to make copies of itself until the cell bursts.
- The spread of cancerous tumors beyond their original site.
- A substance that triggers an immune response.
- Series of guidelines still used today to identify the microorganism that causes a specific disease.
- Elevated body temperature.
- Animals that carry disease causing organisms from person to person.
- Activated mast cells release the chemical known as ________.
- Disease causing agent.
- Antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacteria by blocking protein synthesis on their ribosomes.
- Compounds that kill bacteria without harming the cells of humans or animals.
- The most common overreactions of the immune system.
- Change other than an injury that disrupts the normal functions of the body.
- An enzyme that breaks down the cell walls of many bacteria.
- A protein that helps destroy pathogens.
- Pathogen spread by sexual contact.
- Poisons that produce illness by disrupting bodily functions.
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- The bodies primary defense against pathogens.
- Life-threatening disease in which cells multiply uncontrollably and destroy healthy tissue.
- Formation of a mass of growing tissue.
- The injection of a weakend or mild form of a pathogen to produce immunity.
- Conclusion that infectious diseases were caused by microorganisms.
- The use of a combination of chemicals to destroy cancer cells.
- Bodies most important non-specific defense.
- A group of proteins that help other cells resist viral infection.
- Nonspecific defense in the nose in throat that traps viruses and bacteria.
- Smooth muscle contractions reduce the size of air passageways in the lungs and make breathing difficult.
- The first antibiotic to be discovered.
- Scientist who found children suffering from joint inflammation and pain. He figured out it was caused by a bite from a deer tick.
- Cancerous tumors.
- Dramatic example of what happens when cells of the immune system are weakened by infection.
30 Clues: Cancerous tumors. • Disease causing agent. • Elevated body temperature. • Pathogen spread by sexual contact. • Formation of a mass of growing tissue. • The first antibiotic to be discovered. • A protein that helps destroy pathogens. • Bodies most important non-specific defense. • The bodies primary defense against pathogens. • A substance that triggers an immune response. • ...
Challenges of Our World Today 2014-05-25
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- facing separatist movements
- warming a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect
- War neighborhoods in Baghdad are being ethnically cleansed by Shia and Sunni militias
- Nations an international organization of countries set up in 1945, in succession to the League of Nations, to promote international peace, security, and cooperation
- of mass destruction chemical, biological or radioactive weapons capable of causing widespread death and destruction
- a person who supports the separation of a particular group of people from a larger body on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or gender
- ________ increases the gap between low-income and high-come countries
- the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims
- a political theory derived from Karl Marx, advocating class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- militia that operates in Darfur, western Sudan, and eastern Chad
- the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
- According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day due to ________
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- a form of a religion that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture
- _______ governments are governments controlled by people who act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
- the inability to read or write
- a disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's cellular immunity, greatly lowering the resistance to infection and malignancy
- The current population is _______, but will later level off
- instability political turmoil or unrest within a certain country
- Sunni Islamic fundamentalist group known for treating women poorly
- a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained power by force
- one example of ethnic cleansing in Africa
22 Clues: facing separatist movements • the inability to read or write • North Atlantic Treaty Organization • one example of ethnic cleansing in Africa • The current population is _______, but will later level off • instability political turmoil or unrest within a certain country • militia that operates in Darfur, western Sudan, and eastern Chad • ...
Berserk: the Cataclysm crossword 2014-07-25
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- Resource that helps you to gather income and fight enemies.
- A squad that can protect you lands from intrusion.
- The name of campaign where you need to travel and find out the mystery of the world of Laar.
- You can ask your friend to play this game or join a clan. To do it, you need to send…
- A creature, promo-card from the United set. It has immunity to magic.
- When you win many battles using 2 squads, you get this achievement.
- An element of creatures and heroes which is famous for healing abilities and accurate archers.
- One of leagues in Clan Wars.
- Something that make your tower better.
- Your army divided into units under the leadership of heroes.
- A function that can improve heroes by sacrificing unnecessary cards.
- An element of creatures and heroes which is famous for Coven and vampirism.
- A creature, promo-card from the United set. Has Wind Shield ability.
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- You win a lot of battles and get this achievement.
- One of battles type where you need to score the maximum number of wins and become a Champion.
- Fallen Xedden, Gijom, Tylar, Fegg are ones of this type of cards.
- When you do something significant, you get the title. It’s a part of quests in the game.
- Every player has got a long way to become a Legend. Starting as a novice, he can become a very powerful mage. The difference between users is in…
- Mode that can prevent the intrusion into your island.
- Neutral equipment from Achievement set.
- A scary event happened to the world of Laar.
- A pack of cards.
- The “window” to the world of other players.
- Silver coins.
- The name of the first mission in Wanderings.
- Your possession which consists of different lands.
- The most important thing in every squad.
27 Clues: Silver coins. • A pack of cards. • One of leagues in Clan Wars. • Something that make your tower better. • Neutral equipment from Achievement set. • The most important thing in every squad. • The “window” to the world of other players. • A scary event happened to the world of Laar. • The name of the first mission in Wanderings. • ...
Nutrition terms 2015-02-24
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- Stored in fat and therefore only needed in certain doses.
- An element that body needs to work properly. It controls blood pressure and blood volume.
- A B vitamin that helps new cell production, its needed by everyone, and needed especially by women or those of childbearing age.
- Healthy adults should take in no more than 2300 mg sodium per day.
- Results from sunlight, fatty fish, mushrooms, fortified OJ, beef liver and it is essential for bone health, fights sickness and depression, and gives energy.
- Results from a blocked artery that feeds the brain.
- Are found in wide array of healthy and unhealthy foods. Converts glucose to usable energy.
- A fat soluble vitamin that maintains healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissues, muscle membranes and skin.
- A mineral necessary for life, keeps bones healthy, nerves send messages, and helps muscles contract.
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- A needed mineral for proper body functioning. It builds proteins, breaks down and uses carbs, builds muscles, maintain normal growth.
- Vitamin dissolved in water and is needed in constant supply because body excretes it and it isn't stored.
- Found everywhere in body, helps oxygenate blood, and 46-56 grams are recommended daily.
- Mineral needed for many functions of our hemoglobin, helps muscles store and use oxygen.
- A good source for calcium.
- Protein malnutrition that causes growth failure, loss of muscle mass, decreased immunity, weakens heart and respiratory system.
- A type of unsaturated fats that are uncommon in nature and increase coronary heart disease.
- A waxy substance that comes from two sources, your body and food.
- A water soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.
- Results from a blocked artery that leads to your heart.
- Low iron levels that result from blood loss, poor diet and an inability to store enough iron from food.
20 Clues: A good source for calcium. • Results from a blocked artery that feeds the brain. • Results from a blocked artery that leads to your heart. • Stored in fat and therefore only needed in certain doses. • A waxy substance that comes from two sources, your body and food. • Healthy adults should take in no more than 2300 mg sodium per day. • ...
Crossword: Microbiology, Immunology/Serology and Blood Banking 2018-02-14
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- soluble protein molecule produced by B cells
- A substance that contains antigenic components from an infectious organism
- Are granule containing cellular fragments critical for blood clotting and sealing off wound
- process by which a clot is formed
- It is the excessive and undesirable reactions produced by a normal immune system
- group of bacterial growth from media
- Are phagocytes that developed from monocytes
- capacity of microorganisms to survive exposure to a toxic agent
- the origination and development of a disease
- Is the liquid portion of coagulated blood
- white blood cells that are filled with granules containing potent chemicals
- Are large white blood cells that contribute to the immune defenses by ingesting microbes or other cell and foreign particles
- state produced by the establishment of an infective agent
- a rod-shaped bacteria producing endospores
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- carbon dioxide loving bacteria
- blood type with H antigens on its surface
- contain antigens on its cell membrane that determines a person's blood type
- Also known as white blood cells
- substance that is recognized by immune system when introduced into the body
- It is the ability of an organism to resist disease
- Is the liquid portion of uncoagulated blood that contains clothing factors
- Is an abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose
- Is a medical operation in which a part of a person's body is replaced with the same organ but from another person
- introduction of pathogen into a living organism
- Also known as antibodies
- substance that causes an allergy
- Is a primary lymphoid organ where T lymphocytes proliferate and mature
- microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium
- The process of transferring blood or components from one person into the blood stream of another person
- categorized as gram positive or negative
30 Clues: Also known as antibodies • carbon dioxide loving bacteria • Also known as white blood cells • substance that causes an allergy • process by which a clot is formed • group of bacterial growth from media • categorized as gram positive or negative • blood type with H antigens on its surface • Is the liquid portion of coagulated blood • a rod-shaped bacteria producing endospores • ...
Microbiology, Immunology, Serology, and Blood Banking 2018-02-20
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- Basic unit of life.
- An inappropriate and harmful response of the immune system to normally harmless substances.
- A rod-shaped bacteria producing endospores.
- Is a machine used to spin specimens such as blood and solutions in order to separate solid and liquid substances.
- Presence of bacteria in urine.
- Is the process by which clot is formed.
- It is the ability of an organism to resist disease.
- A branch of biology dealing with microscopic form of life, particularly organisms that look for a habitat.
- Is a disease caused by the dengue virus.
- Are phagocytes that developed from monocytes.
- Having a sudden onset of a disease.
- A group of bacterial growth from media that can be mixed or pure.
- A microorganism that is smaller than a bacterium that cannot grow or reproduce apart from a living cell.
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- Is the liquid portion of uncoagulated blood that contains clotting factor.
- Any substance that causes allergy.
- Lack of nuclear membrane or membrane-bound organelles, categorized as gram positive or gram negative.
- A gelatinous layer of bacteria.
- Presence of bacteria in blood.
- The origination or root source and development of a disease.
- A specific causative or infectious agent of disease.
- Is a soluble protein molecule produced and secreted by B cells in response to an antigen.
- A spherical shaped bacteria.
- Is any substance that is recognized by the immune system when introduced into the body.
- Is the liquid portion of coagulated blood that does not contain clotting factor.
- Carbon dioxide loving bacteria.
- Pus producing bacteria.
- Is the scientific study of blood serum.
- A substance that contains antigenic components from infectious organism.
- Continuing or occurring again for a long time of a disease.
- Is a primary lymphoid organ where T lymphocytes proliferate and mature.
30 Clues: Basic unit of life. • Pus producing bacteria. • A spherical shaped bacteria. • Presence of bacteria in blood. • Presence of bacteria in urine. • A gelatinous layer of bacteria. • Carbon dioxide loving bacteria. • Any substance that causes allergy. • Having a sudden onset of a disease. • Is the process by which clot is formed. • Is the scientific study of blood serum. • ...
Health 2022-01-26
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- — how much energy you use when you exercise
- -everything that you eat and drink daily
- - hear voices other people don't hear; may believe other people are reading their minds, controlling their though, or trying to harm them
- -THC is the active ingredient in this drug which can have stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogenic effects
- — light activity that lets your body adjust to ending a workout
- — performing a certain number of repetitions without stopping
- - macro nutrient that provides energy and main form of stored energy
- -hallucinogenic drug that is sometimes called "acid"
- -prolonged sadness; feeling of hopelessness
- -a feeling of emotional or physical tension
- -released from the adrenal gland giving your body strength and energy to fight the stressor
- - organic compounds needed to sustain life; there are 13 (A,C,D,E,K and several Bs)
- -a microorganism that causes, or can cause disease
- — light activity that prepares your muscles for more intense movement
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- - a unit of heat used to measure the energy available in food
- -stress that produces a positive result
- -diseases caused by microscopic germs
- -extremely strong stimulant that is usually in the form of white powder
- -a condition of being able to resist a particular disease
- -hyperactivity-impulsivity; inattentive
- -acts like a built-in alarm system to initiate the “fight or flight”
- - diseases that spread from person to person
- -develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm
- — performing an exercise through a full range of motion (start to finish)
- -stress that produces a negative result
- -Oxycontin and Vicodin are opioid examples of these drugs
- - process by which your body takes in and uses food
- -synthetic version of marijuana with very unpredictable effects
- - microscopic single-celled organisms lacking a distinct nucleus
- -persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction
30 Clues: -diseases caused by microscopic germs • -stress that produces a positive result • -hyperactivity-impulsivity; inattentive • -stress that produces a negative result • -everything that you eat and drink daily • — how much energy you use when you exercise • -a feeling of emotional or physical tension • - diseases that spread from person to person • ...
Biology Crossword 2022-01-27
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- a plant growth regulator (plant hormone) that stimulates cell elongation
- an illness in which the pancreas does not make sufficient insulin, or where cells do not respond appropriately to insulin
- a lipid whose molecules are made up of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids
- damage to the brain caused by bursting or blockage of an artery
- a device that uses a biological material such as an enzyme to measure the concentration of a chemical compound
- the net movement of molecules or ions from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration down a gradient, as a result of the random movements of particles
- having two identical alleles of a gene
- a length of DNA that codes for a particular protein or polypeptide
- the loss of water vapour from a plant to its environment, by diffusion down a water potential gradient; most transpiration takes place through the stomata in the leaves
- a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in times of stress or excitemen
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- a change in the environment that is detected by a receptor, and which may cause a response
- a nitrogenous excretory product produced in the liver from the deamination of amino acids
- a haploid cell specialised for fertilisation
- nitrogen-containing purine base found in DNA and RNA
- tissue containing sieve tubes and other types of cell, responsible for the translocation of assimilates such as sucrose through a plant
- the probability of an organism surviving and reproducing in the environment in which it is found
- enzymatic release of energy from organic compounds in living cells
- protection against infectious diseases, gained either actively or passively
- the variety of ecosystems and species in an area and the genetic diversity within species
- a tube that carries urine from a kidney to the bladder
- a green pigment responsible for light capture in photosynthesis in algae and plants
21 Clues: having two identical alleles of a gene • a haploid cell specialised for fertilisation • nitrogen-containing purine base found in DNA and RNA • a tube that carries urine from a kidney to the bladder • damage to the brain caused by bursting or blockage of an artery • enzymatic release of energy from organic compounds in living cells • ...
biology 2023-09-26
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- Respiration: The process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP.
- The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- The process of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, leading to the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells).
- Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various physiological processes in the body.
- The variety of life forms and species in a particular habitat, ecosystem, or the entire planet.
- A group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring in nature, sharing common characteristics.
- The process of cell division that results in the production of two identical daughter cells, used for growth and repair.
- The science of classifying and naming living organisms based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
- A trait or characteristic that enhances an organism's survival and reproduction in a specific environment.
- The process by which species change over time through the accumulation of genetic variations and adaptations.
- A permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can lead to genetic diversity.
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- The process of creating genetically identical organisms or cells through asexual reproduction.
- The complete set of an organism's genetic material, including all of its genes.
- Variation: Differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a population, which is crucial for evolution and adaptation.
- A community of living organisms (biotic) interacting with their physical (abiotic) environment.
- The process by which green plants and some other organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
- The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
- The ability of an organism to resist or defend against infections and diseases.
- A molecule that carries genetic information and is responsible for the inheritance of traits in living organisms.
- A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
20 Clues: The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. • The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. • A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms. • The complete set of an organism's genetic material, including all of its genes. • ...
biology 2023-09-26
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- Respiration: The process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to produce energy in the form of ATP.
- The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment.
- The process of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, leading to the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells).
- Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate various physiological processes in the body.
- The variety of life forms and species in a particular habitat, ecosystem, or the entire planet.
- A group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring in nature, sharing common characteristics.
- The process of cell division that results in the production of two identical daughter cells, used for growth and repair.
- The science of classifying and naming living organisms based on their shared characteristics and evolutionary relationships.
- A trait or characteristic that enhances an organism's survival and reproduction in a specific environment.
- The process by which species change over time through the accumulation of genetic variations and adaptations.
- A permanent change in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can lead to genetic diversity.
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- The process of creating genetically identical organisms or cells through asexual reproduction.
- The complete set of an organism's genetic material, including all of its genes.
- Variation: Differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a population, which is crucial for evolution and adaptation.
- A community of living organisms (biotic) interacting with their physical (abiotic) environment.
- The process by which green plants and some other organisms convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose, releasing oxygen as a byproduct.
- The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
- The ability of an organism to resist or defend against infections and diseases.
- A molecule that carries genetic information and is responsible for the inheritance of traits in living organisms.
- A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.
20 Clues: The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms. • The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment. • A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms. • The complete set of an organism's genetic material, including all of its genes. • ...
Immunology 2023-10-17
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- - The term for a molecule like C3bBb that efficiently cuts other C3 molecules in the complement system.
- - The process of coating invaders with complement fragments to facilitate their engulfment by phagocytes.
- Hormone-like messengers facilitating communication between immune system cells.
- - The process in which macrophages engulf and destroy invaders.
- The system that helps drain excess fluid from tissues and carries immune cells throughout the body.
- - Carbohydrate molecule found on the surface of common pathogens, triggering activation of the lectin pathway.
- - This cytokine is mainly produced by helper T cells and natural killer cells to signal an immune response.
- - A mixture of dead neutrophils and tissue debris
- - The third level of defense in the immune system that can adapt to protect against various invaders.
- - Signaling molecules that encourage neutrophils to exit the blood and migrate to sites of infection
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- Describes a group of identical immune cells produced during an immune response.
- - Blood cells that can mature into macrophages and are important for immune defense.
- - Immune system's foot soldier responsible for killing and phagocytosis
- The body's response involving swelling and increased blood flow to fight invaders.
- - Proteins produced by B cells to defend against specific invaders.
- - A substance used to stimulate immunity and protect against specific diseases.
- - These organelles become more abundant in hyperactivated macrophages, aiding in destroying invaders.
- - A substance that causes the production of antibodies.
- Pertaining to a certain type of invader, such as the common cold or flu.
- The condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells and tissues.
- - The first line of defense in the immune system that is naturally present in all animals.
- Large immune cells responsible for devouring invaders and acting as garbage collectors.
- : Type of immune response involving T cells and direct attack on infected cells.
- Reactive complement fragment that binds to chemical groups on invaders' surfaces.
24 Clues: - A mixture of dead neutrophils and tissue debris • - A substance that causes the production of antibodies. • - The process in which macrophages engulf and destroy invaders. • - Proteins produced by B cells to defend against specific invaders. • - Immune system's foot soldier responsible for killing and phagocytosis • ...
Diseases Unit Vocab 2023-11-27
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- any member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.
- any disease that is caused by a pathogen.
- a group of medicines used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria that cause disease.
- a microbe that causes disease in an organism.
- the action of stopping something from happening or arising
- microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be dangerous (cause infection) or beneficial (such as in fermentation and in decomposition).
- an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
- a disease that spreads across a large population of people, normally in a regional area.
- an animal that carries and transmits a disease.
- a preventive shot to yield immunity against a specific disease, usually employing a form of the disease agent in a weakened bacteria or viruses, to stimulate antibody production.
- an organism whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane
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- a disease that cannot be spread from one organism to another.
- a person with a disease that they can pass on to other organisms.
- a chemical substance made by the body to help destroy an invading pathogen
- a microscopic single-celled organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles
- an epidemic that spreads more globally affecting a large geographical area.
- medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
- a particle consisting of DNA encased in a protein coat that must inject its DNA into a living cell in order to reproduce. A microbe that consists of nucleic acid
- any change that disrupts the normal function of one or more body systems.
- any organism or near life form that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
20 Clues: any disease that is caused by a pathogen. • a microbe that causes disease in an organism. • an animal that carries and transmits a disease. • medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury • the action of stopping something from happening or arising • a disease that cannot be spread from one organism to another. • ...
Diseases vocab 2023-12-01
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- an animal that carries and transmits a disease.
- an organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
- a microbe that causes disease in an organism.
- a chemical substance made by the body to help destroy an invading pathogen
- any organism or near life form that cannot be seen with the naked eye.
- particle consisting of DNA encased in a protein coat that must inject its DNA into a living cell in order to reproduce. A microbe that consists of nucleic acid enclosed within a protein shell that requires a living cell in order to reproduce. Scientists consider the virus to be not alive.
- medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury
- a disease that cannot be spread from one organism to another.
- any change that disrupts the normal function of one or more body systems.
- microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled, that can be dangerous (cause infection) or beneficial (such as in fermentation and in decomposition).
- a preventive shot to yield immunity against a specific disease, usually employing a form of the disease agent in a weakened bacteria or viruses, to stimulate antibody production.
- a microscopic single-celled organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles
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- any disease that is caused by a pathogen.
- a person with a disease that they can pass on to other organisms.
- any member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms.
- a group of medicines used to kill or slow the growth of bacteria that cause disease.
- a disease that spreads across a large population of people, normally in a regional area.
- the action of stopping something from happening or arising
- an epidemic that spreads more globally affecting a large geographical area.
- an organism whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane
20 Clues: any disease that is caused by a pathogen. • a microbe that causes disease in an organism. • an animal that carries and transmits a disease. • medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury • the action of stopping something from happening or arising • a disease that cannot be spread from one organism to another. • ...
Diseases & Microbes 2023-11-02
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- A common fungal infection.
- An organism that causes disease.
- A gel that is used to hold nutrients in petri dish.
- Heart disease is a disease of this body system.
- The worldwide spread of a new disease (e.g. Coronavirus).
- A mass of bacteria growing in a petri dish.
- transmission via breast feeding or through the placenta is an example of transmission by _________.
- The effects of a disease.
- Mental disorders have a variety of causes such as stress, trauma and _______ deficiencies.
- A cough or a sneeze is an example of transmission by _________.
- _________ diseases are caused by organisms.
- A technology used to help treat infertility.
- Lactose intolerance is a disease of this body system.
- An important antibiotic discovered by Alexander Flemming.
- Ebola is caused by this type of microbe.
- Viruses need one to reproduce.
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- Asthma is an example of a disease that affects the _________ system.
- It's possible to catch cholera as a result of drinking dirty ________.
- Increased resistance to a particular disease.
- _________ diseases are not able to be transferred from person to person.
- 15 down is caused by this type of microbe.
- A non-infectious disease that involves the multiplication of body cells at an abnormal rate.
- Mosquitos are carriers of the parasite that causes this disease.
- A substance that can be used to prevent the growth of bacteria on a surface.
- A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time (e.g. Ebola outbreak in west Africa).
- Antibiotics are useful to treat these types of infection.
- Renal dialysis is an example of a technology used to treat diseases of this organ.
- Edward Jenner is credited with creating the first _________ when he discovered that infecting people with cowpox would protect them from smallpox.
- The result of disease-causing microbes entering the body.
- Many non-infectious diseases may be _______ by children from their parents (e.g. psoriasis or haemophilia).
30 Clues: The effects of a disease. • A common fungal infection. • Viruses need one to reproduce. • An organism that causes disease. • Ebola is caused by this type of microbe. • 15 down is caused by this type of microbe. • A mass of bacteria growing in a petri dish. • _________ diseases are caused by organisms. • A technology used to help treat infertility. • ...
Immune System Vocabulary 2024-01-16
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- kill viral infected cells nonspecifically
- when WBCs squeeze through capillary wall to get to the site of infection
- protein that punches holes in viral infected cells
- Specific defense that uses T cells
- Dead or weakened organism that induces immunity w/out causing disease
- T cell that kills antibody/antigen bound cells
- Usually displays self molecule, found on all nucleated cells
- when a molecule is coated with proteins to make phagocytosis easier
- Inflammatory response that slows the growth of pathogen by denaturing its proteins
- Also called a Helper T Cell
- link MHC II molecules to TCR on T helper cells causing cytokines to be released indefinitely
- Specific defense that uses antibodies
- Tissue cells that consume foreign, dead, damaged materials
- Protein that binds to antigen
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- The process of antigen finding the right B and T cell is called __________
- Any foreign material that causes an immune response
- lymph tissue in the intestines
- T cell stimulates the production of cytokines and interacts directly with antigens
- Invasion of microorganisms by pathogen
- cells that produce antibodies
- Cascade of proteins in innate immune system that helps eliminate a pathogen
- Immune cell found in tissues but not blood
- cells that engulf and present pieces of other molecules on their surface
- like macrophages, but in the blood
- proteins that help activate B and T cells
- Cells that engulf and destroy invading microbes
- when WBCs attach to the capillary wall as a result of cytokine signaling
- Short lived B cells that churn out free antibody
- phagocytes that consume and then die, contribute to pus
- Disease causing agent
- Cells that develop in thymus and recognize antigen/ antibody bound cells
- Swelling and redness; response to tissue damage
- Usually displays self molecule, only found on macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells
- Also called a Cytotoxic T Cell (Lymphocyte)
34 Clues: Disease causing agent • Also called a Helper T Cell • cells that produce antibodies • Protein that binds to antigen • lymph tissue in the intestines • Specific defense that uses T cells • like macrophages, but in the blood • Specific defense that uses antibodies • Invasion of microorganisms by pathogen • kill viral infected cells nonspecifically • ...
Branches of Biology 2021-08-20
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- physiology is a sub-discipline of botany concerned with the functioning, or physiology, of plants.
- is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity.
- is the scientific study of algae.
- is the scientific study of the interactions of light and living organisms.
- branch of biology that deals with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
- is the study of microscopic organisms, those being unicellular, multicellular, or acellular.
- biology is the study of cell structure and function, and it revolves around the concept that the cell is the fundamental unit of life.
- biology is the scientific study of organisms in the ocean or other marine bodies of water.
- is the science of the application of the laws of physics to biological phenomena
- is a branch of biology that involves the study of the action of ionizing radiation on living things.
- is the scientific study of fungi.
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- the exploitation of biological processes such as genetic manipulation of micro-organisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc.
- is the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth.
- is the branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
- is the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
- is the scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, and ecology.
- is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- is the branch of biology or medicine concerned with the study of parasitic organisms.
- biology is the branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the proteins and nucleic acids.
- branch of biology concerned with the chemical and physiochemical processes that occur within living organisms.
20 Clues: is the scientific study of algae. • is the scientific study of fungi. • is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity. • is the scientific study of the interactions of light and living organisms. • is the study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms. • ...
Exploration & Discovery 2023-09-22
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- A religious movement in the 1500s that rejected or changed some Roman Catholic teachings and practices and established the Protestant Church.
- Religious community where farming was carried out and Native Americans were converted to Christianity.
- Carefully studied and appraised.
- The state of being set apart or cut off.
- An economic theory that a nation's power depends on its ability to increase wealth by accumulating precious metals.
- Related to the culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
- A point of land that sticks out into water, much like a peninsula.
- Spanish explorer in the Americas during the 1500s.
- Showed clearly.
- The use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes; equipment that makes use of advanced knowledge and skill.
- A small, fast Portuguese ship used during the age of exploration and usually having three sails.
- To sell goods to other countries.
- Studied
- Passage A much-sought seas route between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, located along the north coast of North America.
- A fort
- Exchange A global trade of people, goods, technology, ideas, and diseases that occurred.
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- Over a large area.
- Resistance of an organism to infection or disease.
- A communal Native American structure; town in Spanish-ruled lands.
- A reawakening of culture and intellectual curiosity in Europe from the 1300s to the 1600s.
- compass A device that is used to find direction by means of a needle that always points north.
- A settlement of people living in a new territory controlled by the home country.
- correct; precise.
- A fleet of warships.
- A series of expeditions Europeans made to regain control of Christian holy sites in the Middle East from the 1000s CE to the 1200s.
- An instrument that uses positions of the stars to plan a course.
- To travel completely around something.
- When two or more groups or objects come together.
28 Clues: A fort • Studied • Showed clearly. • correct; precise. • Over a large area. • A fleet of warships. • Carefully studied and appraised. • To sell goods to other countries. • To travel completely around something. • The state of being set apart or cut off. • When two or more groups or objects come together. • Resistance of an organism to infection or disease. • ...
hard5 2023-09-15
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- Adapted to dry or desert conditions; able to thrive in arid environments with minimal water availability.
- A person who creates or operates a kaleidoscope, or metaphorically, someone who generates diverse and ever-changing ideas or perspectives.
- A woodcut or engraving made by carving an image into wood and then applying ink to create prints.
- In philosophy, the unknowable object or reality underlying perceived phenomena, as opposed to the phenomena themselves.
- To eat or drink noisily and greedily; to consume food with enthusiasm.
- A natural tendency or inclination to engage in a particular behavior or activity, often used to describe a predilection or preference.
- A state of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something that may happen.
- Pertaining to a vivid and detailed photographic memory or mental imagery.
- A journey or descent, particularly a heroic one, often associated with a trip to the underworld in mythology.
- Passive acceptance or agreement without protest, often in compliance with authority or circumstances.
- The process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron to prevent rusting, or the stimulation or motivation of someone to take action.
- A philosophical approach that focuses on the study of subjective experiences and the way individuals perceive and interpret the world.
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- An extensive and destructive fire, often used to describe large-scale wildfires or conflicts.
- A pattern of irregular, wavy lines or grooves resembling the tracks or trails left by worms or insect larvae.
- A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, often suggesting a flaw or defect.
- The process of introducing a vaccine or substance into the body to provide immunity against a disease.
- Inducing or causing sleep; also used to describe something that is extremely boring or dull.
- Difficult to understand, interpret, or fathom due to being mysterious or enigmatic.
- A mythological or legendary serpent or dragon, often used in fantasy literature and folklore.
- The means or resources required to accomplish a particular task or achieve a goal.
20 Clues: To eat or drink noisily and greedily; to consume food with enthusiasm. • Pertaining to a vivid and detailed photographic memory or mental imagery. • A state of fear, anxiety, or apprehension about something that may happen. • The means or resources required to accomplish a particular task or achieve a goal. • ...
European Conquests and Colonies Pg. 141-156 2024-09-25
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- The right to demand labor or tribute from American Indians in a particular area.
- Workers forced to labor for a landlord in order to pay off a debt.
- English Protestants who rejected the Church of England.
- Officially ended the worldwide war and ensured British dominance in North America.
- The first college founded in the 13 English colonies
- A war that is fought between groups of people in the same nation.
- A Spanish conquistador known for his expeditions that led to the fall of the Inca Empire.
- People who lived in villages and grew corn, yarns, and cotton, which they wove into cloth.
- People of American Indian and European ancestry.
- A young woman who served as Cortés’s translator.
- An agreement among people.
- A relationship in which people agree to work together.
- Dutch, English, and French people who preyed on treasure ships from the Americas.
- The capital of the Aztec empire.
- A leader in the Spanish conquest of America, Mexico, and Peru in the sixteenth century.
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- The person who urged colonists to import enslaved people from Africa to use as workers.
- American-born descendants of Spanish settlers who owned most of the plantations, ranches, and mines.
- People who were born in Spain and were also at the top of the Spanish colonial society.
- The ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico.
- A Catholic nun who defended women’s right to learn and was recognized as an important writer.
- The American Indians who lived in Brazil and had been largely wiped out by disease.
- A landowner in Cuba, heard of Spanish expeditions that Indians had repelled.
- The first permanent English colony and was also where the Pilgrims landed in 1620.
- The person who established a colony in Quebec.
- An Inca emperor who was executed during the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.
- Resistance to keep from being affected by a disease.
26 Clues: An agreement among people. • The capital of the Aztec empire. • The ninth Aztec emperor of Mexico. • The person who established a colony in Quebec. • People of American Indian and European ancestry. • A young woman who served as Cortés’s translator. • The first college founded in the 13 English colonies • Resistance to keep from being affected by a disease. • ...
health crossword puzzle 2025-02-20
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- A type of white blood cell that makes antibodies
- an unexpected increase in the number of disease cases in a specific geographical area
- A type of immunity that occurs when a person is given antibodies rather than making them through his or her own immune system
- the habitat in which the agent normally lives, grows, and multiplies
- A type of white blood cell
- an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people
- results when exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease
- small germs (pathogens) that can infect you and make you sick
- the ability of the immune system to respond more rapidly and effectively to pathogens that have been encountered previously
- The way the body defends itself against substances it sees as harmful or foreign
- I love Starbucks
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- A large group of single-cell microorganisms
- a person you choose to make medical decisions for you if a severe illness or injury makes it impossible for you to speak or decide for yourself
- an organism or object that moves a pathogen (germ) from one environment/host to another
- The invasion and growth of germs in the body
- a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting you against harmful diseases, before you come into contact with them
- involves specialized immune cells and antibodies that attack and destroy foreign invaders and are able to prevent disease in the future by remembering what those substances look like and mounting a new immune response
- the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities
- The transfer (spread) of a disease or infection from person to person
- the first response of the body's immune system to a harmful foreign substance
20 Clues: I love Starbucks • A type of white blood cell • A large group of single-cell microorganisms • The invasion and growth of germs in the body • A type of white blood cell that makes antibodies • small germs (pathogens) that can infect you and make you sick • the habitat in which the agent normally lives, grows, and multiplies • ...
Module 8 - Clinical Bacteriology 2024-11-08
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- Protective outer layer of bacteria
- Microorganisms that require oxygen to grow
- Bacteria type that does not require oxygen to grow
- Microscope type used to observe surface details of a specimen
- Membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotes but not in bacteria
- Type of nucleic acid in some viruses, instead of DNA
- Shape of bacteria that is spherical
- Microbial community in which cells stick to each other and surfaces
- Method of heat sterilization, named after its inventor
- Energy currency of the cell
- Antibiotic that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Infectious protein that causes neurodegenerative diseases
- Major protein in bacterial flagella
- Tiny infectious agent, cannot reproduce without a host
- Type of immunity acquired from vaccines
- Microscopic worm-like organism, often a parasite
- Protein used by bacteria to communicate with each other
- Spiral-shaped bacteria
- Inflammatory response involving redness, heat, swelling, and pain
- Common shape of rod-like bacteria
- A color-changing biochemical test for carbohydrate fermentation
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- Staining method used to visualize bacterial capsules
- Type of T cell that directly kills infected cells
- Method of asexual reproduction in yeast
- Pigment that gives green color to algae
- Staining technique that distinguishes between types of bacteria
- Colorless liquid portion of blood, contains antibodies
- Part of the cell that controls entry and exit of substances
- Cell structure responsible for protein synthesis
- Famous scientist who discovered penicillin
- Process by which a bacterium takes up DNA from its surroundings
- Site within cells where DNA is housed
- Bacteria that can tolerate high salt concentrations
- Process by which cells divide, common in bacteria
- Enzyme that copies DNA
- Short, hair-like structure on the surface of bacteria
- Scientific study of fungi
- Process by which bacteria exchange genetic material
- Outer coat of viruses that contains genetic material
- Site on an antigen that an antibody recognizes
40 Clues: Enzyme that copies DNA • Spiral-shaped bacteria • Scientific study of fungi • Energy currency of the cell • Common shape of rod-like bacteria • Protective outer layer of bacteria • Shape of bacteria that is spherical • Major protein in bacterial flagella • Site within cells where DNA is housed • Method of asexual reproduction in yeast • Pigment that gives green color to algae • ...
PPGC PRELIM CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2024-09-21
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- A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries
- A system where power is divided between a central authority and constituent units
- A charge of misconduct made against the holder of a public office
- Supreme power or authority
- A constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
- A system of government by one person with absolute power
- An official order or commission to do something
- A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives
- An organized effort to influence decision-making within a group
- Protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty
- The branch of government responsible for interpreting laws
- A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power
- A general vote by the electorate on a single political question
- A system of government by the whole population
- A body of high-ranking state officials, typically consisting of the top leaders of the executive branch
- A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction
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- The right to vote in political elections
- A small group of people having control of a country or organization
- Laws considered collectively
- The profession or skill of managing international relations
- A legislative or governing body, particularly the upper house in many legislatures
- A legislative body of government, typically elected
- An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties
- Seeking to influence politicians or public officials on a particular issue
- A form of government with a monarch at the head
- A draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
- A system of government where most decisions are made by state officials
- The fundamental principles according to which a state is governed
- A change or addition to a legal document
- Having two branches or chambers of a legislative body
30 Clues: Supreme power or authority • Laws considered collectively • The right to vote in political elections • A change or addition to a legal document • A system of government by the whole population • A form of government with a monarch at the head • An official order or commission to do something • A sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power • ...
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