What is immunity ?
Across
- 2. Membranes Trap microbes with mucus
- 3. Elevated temperature that slows pathogens
- 4. Barriers Physical defenses like skin and mucus
- 5. Engulfing and digesting pathogens
- 6. Acid Destroys many swallowed pathogens
- 7. Disease-causing microorganisms
- 8. Immunity Immediate, non-specific defense
- 9. Killer Cells Destroy infected and cancerous cells
- 11. Body’s ability to fight disease
- 12. Contain enzymes that kill bacteria
- 13. Memory No memory of previous infections
Down
- 1. Response causing redness, heat, swelling, and pain
- 2. White blood cells that engulf pathogens
- 5. Barriers Internal defenses such as fever and acid
- 9. Phagocytic white blood cells
- 10. Physical barrier against pathogens
- 14. Cells Immune cells that kill infected cells