Immune System

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Across
  1. 3. cycle by which a virus can replicate its DNA using a host cell
  2. 7. a large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell
  3. 8. line of defense- nonspecific resistance that destroys invaders in a generalized way without targeting specific individuals
  4. 9. a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen
  5. 10. a simple microorganism that infects cells and causes disease
  6. 13. cycle that results in the destruction of the infected cell and its membrane
  7. 14. a type of cell within the body capable of engulfing and absorbing bacteria and other small cells and particles
  8. 15. line of defense- consists of cells tailor-made to get rid of the specific microorganisms that have invaded your tissue
  9. 17. when a bacteria develops immunity to one or more antibiotics, it has antibiotic ___________
  10. 18. can act as "killer cells" or "helper cells"
Down
  1. 1. a type of white blood cell found in lymph
  2. 2. line of defense- natural immune system
  3. 4. resistance to a particular infectious disease or pathogen
  4. 5. produce antibodies
  5. 6. blood cells that help the body fight infection
  6. 11. system that helps the body fight infections and other diseases
  7. 12. a medical treatment that produces immunity towards a certain antigen
  8. 13. a colorless fluid containing white blood cells
  9. 14. a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
  10. 16. a toxin or other foreign substance that triggers the production and release of antibodies