Microbiology chapter12
Across
- 1. long lived lymphocytes that provide faster response upon re exposure
- 5. lymphocytes that attack infected or abnormal cells
- 6. proteins released by cells that inhibit viral replication
- 7. moist lining that traps and blocks pathogens
- 8. any substance that triggers an immune response
- 9. lymphocytes that destroy virus infected and cancer cells
- 12. lymphocytes that produce antibodies
- 14. most abundant white blood cells that act as first responders to infection
- 15. protein produced by B cells that binds to specific antigens
- 17. large phagocytic cells that engulf pathogens and debris
- 19. defenses that develop after exposure to pathogens
Down
- 2. group of proteins that enhance immune responses and destroy microbes
- 3. localized response to injury or infection causing redness swelling heat and pain
- 4. signaling molecules that regulate immune responses
- 6. the ability of the body to resist infection and disease
- 10. white blood cells involved in adaptive immunity
- 11. elevated body temperature that helps fight infection
- 13. physical barrier that prevents pathogen entry
- 16. defenses that are present at birth and respond quickly
- 18. process by which cells engulf and digest pathogens