Across
- 2. small masses of tissue that trap pathogens entering through the mouth and nasal cavity
- 7. cells that perform immune system "surveillance"
- 10. type of granulocyte that secretes chemicals to attack disease causing parasites
- 11. body's ability to protect itself against a specific bacterium, virus, toxin, or other foreign substance.
- 14. abnormal condition in which the immune system attacks its own tissues.
Down
- 1. profession that specializes in caring for patients with cancer
- 3. colorless liquid containing leukocytes and plasma that helps remove wastes, toxins, and other harmful substances from the body
- 4. drains lymph from the lower right side and the left side of the body
- 5. medication that fights or prevents bacterial infection
- 6. protect the body against harmful invaders that enter through the digestive tract.
- 8. the liver filters blood and serves as a storehouse for healthy ___.
- 9. type of immunity you were born with
- 12. glad located in the chest that secretes a hormone that stimulates production of T lymphocytes
- 13. disease causing microorganism