Across
- 3. is a life-threatening condition caused by an overwhelming inflammatory response
- 7. of some bacteria interferes with molecular recognition
- 9. discharge destructive enzymes
- 12. believed to be a potential link to autism
- 16. enables an animal to avoid, or limit many infections.
Down
- 1. provide innate defense, interfering with viruses and helping activate macrophages
- 2. Mast cells release
- 4. originate from monocytes
- 5. consists of about 30 proteins that are activated by substances on microbe surfaces
- 6. stimulate development of adaptive immunity in cells that contact the environment (such as skin)
- 8. such as pain and swelling, is brought about by molecules released upon injury of infection
- 10. type of leukocyte/white blood cell
- 11. agents that have potential to cause disease
- 13. circulate in the blood and are attracted by signals from infected tissues.
- 14. is a systemic inflammatory response triggered by substances released by macrophages.
- 15. found on potential pathogens