Cells and Systems of the Immune System by Kade Hamilton
Across
- 3. small and colorless cell fragments, forms blood clots
- 7. where most immune system cells are produced
- 9. Contains many white blood cells, can stop germs from entering through nose and mouth
- 11. contains hemoglobin, transports oxygen and CO2 to and from tissues
- 12. where T Cells mature
- 14. cells that specialize in engulfing cell debris to digest, become macrophages
- 17. most common group of cells in the immune system
- 18. engulf and subdue pathogens
- 19. Makes antibodies
- 20. Stores immune system cells, breaks down platelets and red blood cells
Down
- 1. Activated by cytokines, kill cancer cells
- 2. First responders of the immune system
- 4. Half of body's antibody producing cells are found here
- 5. Differentiate into cytotoxic, memory, helper, and regulatory cells
- 6. Releases histamine during Inflammation
- 8. Kills pathogens by ingesting, a white blood cell, granulocyte, and phagocyte
- 10. Act as filters for the body, may swell when fighting infection
- 13. Eat and Digest cell debris
- 15. cells that remember past antigen exposure
- 16. release histamines to get rid of allergens