Chapter 14- Microbiology

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Across
  1. 2. hypothesis theory linking reduced childhood microbial exposure to increased allergies
  2. 5. complex structure formed when an antibody binds an antigen
  3. 8. allergens introduced through injections or insect stings
  4. 11. study of disease caused by abnormal tissue response
  5. 13. specific region of an antigen recognized by immune receptors
  6. 15. allergens introduced through food or drink
  7. 17. underachieve or weakened immune system
  8. 19. antigen that triggers an allergic response
  9. 21. tissue immune cell that releases histamine during allergic reactions
  10. 23. cytotoxic hypersensitivity involving IGM or IGG anitbodie
Down
  1. 1. destruction or damage of cells
  2. 3. condition in which immune defenses are insufficient or impaired
  3. 4. type of macromolecule generally considered the most immunogenicity
  4. 6. immune response directed against the body's own tissues
  5. 7. delayed hypersensitivity involving T cell responses
  6. 9. chronic localized allergic condition such as asthma or hay fever
  7. 10. community of microorganisms living in a particular environment
  8. 12. granulocyte involved in allergic reactions that can release histamine
  9. 14. protein system involving inflammation and cell destruction
  10. 16. allergy, cytotoxicity, immune complexes, delayed
  11. 18. airborne allergies such as pollen dust or animal dander
  12. 20. hypersensitivity caused by immune complex deposition
  13. 22. immediate hypersensitivity involving IGE anitbodies