Lymphatic Crossword

4. a baby getting antibodies from breastmilk is an example of __ acquired immunity
7. HIV is spread through sexual fluids, breastmilk, and ___
10. scientific name for a germ (something that can cause disease)
12. a lymphocyte is a type of __
14. you can get artificial acquired immunity by getting a ___
16. once ___ bind to something, white blood cells come to destroy it
17. lymphocytes get their training at this organ behind the sternum
18. a job of the lympahtic system is ___ against illnesses
20. a virus that attacks and destroys T-cells (a type of white blood cell)
21. blood cells are created in bone ___
22. there are hundreds of these tiny oval structures that filter out pathogens & cancer cells
23. a butterfly rash is a classic sign of this autoimmune condition

1. if you get sick and then recover, you will have ___ immunity
2. the late stage of HIV, when patients' immune systems are very weak and unable to fight off other infections
3. virus spread through saliva. causes long-lasting fatigue and swollen lymphatic organs.
5. built in defenses against illness (ex: skin, stomach acid)
6. once lymph has been filtered, the fluid is added back into this system
8. swelling due to a blocked lymphatic vessel
9. uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. if cells are not destroyed by the lymphatic system, they can spread to other locations in the body.
11. the spleen is located in the __ cavity
13. when fluid leaks out of the bloodstream and enters lymphatic vessels, its name changes to ___
15. ___ condition: your lymphocytes attack a part of your own body. examples are rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
19. large lymph nodes in the pharynx