Across
- 3. – The presence of fungi in the bloodstream.
- 6. – The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream.
- 9. Immunity – The body’s immediate, non-specific defense against pathogens.
- 10. – The process by which certain cells engulf and digest pathogens.
- 13. System – The body system made up of the heart and blood vessels that circulates blood.
- 15. – An organ in the lymphatic system where immune cells gather and blood is filtered.
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- 1. Fever – Fever-causing diseases that do not involve significant bleeding.
- 2. – The presence of viruses in the bloodstream.
- 4. (White Blood Cells) – Immune cells that protect the body against infections.
- 5. (Sepsis) – A serious condition where microorganisms are actively multiplying in the blood.
- 7. System – A network of vessels, nodes, and organs that helps return fluid to the bloodstream and supports immune defense.
- 8. Fever – A disease that causes severe bleeding, often due to viral infections affecting blood vessels.
- 11. Shock – A life-threatening condition caused by an extreme immune response to infection, leading to dangerously low blood pressure.
- 12. Immunity – A specific immune response that targets particular pathogens and creates memory.
- 14. Nodes – Small structures that filter lymph and contain immune cells that fight infection.