Immunology Crossword

2. The study of internal defense systems of humans and other animals.
3. Compounds that increase the permeability of capillaries.
7. Cells with long cytoplasmic extensions; produce interferons.
8. Process in inflammatory response where mast cells release histamine.
10. They block the effects of histamine.
13. Any foreign molecule that enters the body.
15. Lymphocytes that destroy target cells by specific and nonspecific processes.
16. Stimulates immune cells to initiate an inflammatory response.
17. Proteins that are nonspecific and lyse viruses, bacteria, and other cells.
18. Secreted by macrophages and lymphocytes; regulates interactions between white blood cells.

1. These messages respond to infections by viruses or other intracellular parasites; there are 2 types.
4. A cluster of closely linked genes.
5. The second type of white blood cell to get to the problem; longer attention span.
6. The response that occurs in the bronchioles of the lungs, making breathing difficult.
9. Signaling molecules that decide the movement of immune system cells.
11. Y-shaped protein made by the body in response to antigens.
12. Cells that mature in the bone marrow; creates antibodies for specific antigens.
14. The first type of white blood cell to get to the problem; do no stay very long.
19. Cells that mature in thymus gland; attacks body cells infected by invading pathogens.
20. Another name for an antibody molecule.