Lymphatic System
Across
- 3. The ______ duct is a large lymphatic vessel that targets everything but the right lymphatic duct.
- 6. These tonsils open to the nasal cavity.
- 11. This disease is a form of cancer of the lymph nodes.
- 13. These tonsils are located on either side of the tongue.
- 18. The enlargement of the lymph nodes is called _____.
- 19. The lymphatic system is considered to be a supplement to the ________ system.
- 22. The connective tissue that contains lymphocytes and is present in mucous membranes and organs throughout the body.
- 23. Proteins carried by body fluids which react to destroy antigens.
- 25. These tonsils are the largest and most commonly infected.
- 26. ______ nodes serve as a filter for filtering out harmful substances from the lymph.
- 27. This is the largest of the lymphatic organs that activates immune response when needed.
- 29. B-cells are _____ meditated.
Down
- 1. Occurs when the body’s immune system fails to protect itself against foreign material.
- 2. True or False: NK cells are important for nonspecific defense of the body.
- 4. Lymph forms with fluid that leaks through the ______.
- 5. This is the inflammation of lymphatic vessels.
- 7. HIV is a virus that causes _____.
- 8. T-cells are _____ meditated.
- 9. What are lymph vessels parallel to?
- 10. The lymphatic system constantly looks for foreign _____ that can cause infection and disease
- 12. What are the cells of the lymphatic system called?
- 14. _____ are found abundantly in lymph nodes and the spleen.
- 15. What is the largest organ during childhood but shrinks after puberty?
- 16. true or false: Mono is a form of cancer in the lymph nodes.
- 17. True or False: Skin, hair, and sweat are the first lines of defense.
- 20. The two types of immunity are natural immunity and ________ immunity.
- 21. B and T cells are known as ______ in the defense system.
- 23. _____ is an antigen that causes allergic responses.
- 24. Enlargement of the spleen resulting from abnormal accumulation of red blood cells, mono and cirrhosis of liver.
- 28. The trickle of lymph fluid is about _____ liters per day.