Across
- 2. Chemical released during allergic reactions causing inflammation and symptoms
- 4. Immune cells that release histamine and other mediators during allergic responses
- 6. Disorder where the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues
- 7. Decreased or absent immune response due to immune deficiency
- 9. Antigen that triggers an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals
- 10. Delayed immune response mediated by T cells
- 11. Chronic localized allergic reaction such as asthma or hay fever
- 12. Antibody-mediated destruction of cells using IgG or IgM
- 13. Immediate allergic reaction mediated by IgE and mast cells
- 14. Severe, systemic, and potentially fatal allergic reaction
- 15. Idea that reduced exposure to microbes weakens immune system development
Down
- 1. Immune complex reaction where antigen-antibody complexes deposit in tissues
- 3. Study of diseases caused by overactive or underactive immune responses
- 5. Excessive immune reaction that damages tissues
- 8. Condition in which the immune system is weakened or not functioning properly