Micro-immunity assignment

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Across
  1. 1. An elevated body temperature as a response to infection.
  2. 5. A preparation used to stimulate an immune response.
  3. 6. A viral disease affecting the nervous system, often transmitted by animal bites.
  4. 9. Involving multiple types of microorganisms.
  5. 11. Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues.
  6. 13. A viral infection causing swelling of the salivary glands.
  7. 14. A viral disease that can cause paralysis.
  8. 15. An organ involved in filtering blood and immune response.
  9. 16. Tooth decay caused by bacterial activity.
  10. 20. Movement of an organism in response to a chemical stimulus.
  11. 22. Small red or purple spots caused by bleeding into the skin.
  12. 23. Substances that induce fever.
  13. 24. Lymphoid tissue located at the back of the throat.
  14. 26. Immunity acquired through vaccines or immunotherapy.
  15. 29. The pioneer of the smallpox vaccine.
  16. 30. Small molecules that elicit an immune response only when attached to a large carrier.
  17. 32. A protozoan parasite causing intestinal infections.
  18. 33. A type of white blood cell involved in producing antibodies.
  19. 36. An inflammatory disorder of the intestine causing severe diarrhea.
  20. 38. To cause the destruction of red blood cells.
  21. 40. A class of proteins in the blood, including antibodies.
  22. 42. The process of eliminating self-reactive lymphocytes.
  23. 43. A bacterium causing pneumonia and other infections.
  24. 46. A serious gum infection damaging gums and bones.
  25. 47. A bacterium that causes meningitis.
  26. 48. A genus of bacteria that causes food poisoning.
  27. 49. A thin film or layer, often referring to bacterial growth.
  28. 50. A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.
Down
  1. 2. Enzymes secreted by a cell that function outside of that cell.
  2. 3. A genus of bacteria known for its role in fermentation.
  3. 4. A genus of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.
  4. 7. A viral infection affecting the liver.
  5. 8. A viral infection causing sores on the mouth or genitals.
  6. 10. A network of cells that plays a crucial role in the immune system, inflammation, and tissue homeostasis.
  7. 12. Originating from outside the organism.
  8. 17. The ability of an organism to cause disease.
  9. 18. A group of genes that code for cell surface proteins essential for the immune system to recognize foreign substances and distinguish self from non-self
  10. 19. A reduction in the number of white blood cells.
  11. 21. Large phagocytic cells that engulf pathogens.
  12. 25. Meningitis occurring in newborns.
  13. 27. An immunoglobulin found in mucous membranes.
  14. 28. A biological response to harmful stimuli.
  15. 31. A genus of bacteria that causes gastrointestinal infections.
  16. 34. The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species.
  17. 35. A type of fungal spore formed by fragmentation.
  18. 37. The body's largest organ, serving as a protective barrier.
  19. 39. A molecular structure or molecules that are shared by most pathogenic bacteria and some viruses
  20. 41. Antibodies produced by plasma cells.
  21. 44. The community of microorganisms normally present in a particular environment.
  22. 45. Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.