Immune System
Across
- 2. a type of protein made in a lab that can bind to certain cells or antigens
- 5. excess of watery fluid in tissues or cavities
- 7. inflammatory mediator associated with allergic reactions
- 9. a type of immune cell that kill microorganisms and remove dead cells and foreign materials
- 10. a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies
- 11. your body's ability to recognize germs and prevent them from causing illnesses
- 13. prepares the body for an immune response to something
- 14. a type of white blood cell that stops infections and helps kill cancer cells
- 15. cells that activate b and t cells to do their jobs
Down
- 1. an immune reaction to certain substances
- 3. a substance that causes your immune system to produce antibodies
- 4. proteins made by plasma cells in response to an antigen
- 6. a severe reaction to an antigen that could be life threatening
- 8. types of immune cells found in blood and lymph tissue
- 12. a type of Phagocyte that eats microorganisms and stimulates other immune cells
- 16. fluid that accumulates at the site of an infection