Health

4. Type of white blood cells that attacks and digests foreign bodies - the process is called phagocytosis. They are the tough guys of the immune system.
6. A leaf that is dried and smoked in cigarettes.
7. The most addictive component of tobacco.
8. A non-living entity that infects most cells.
10. A disease-causing agent. For example, bacteria or viruses.
12. Prevents and fights infection. Includes barriers like skin and active parts like antibodies.
15. Type of white blood cells that “remember” pathogens. They produce antibodies to attack them. They are the tough “smart” guys of the immune system.

1. Conditions and practices that allow people to stay healthy.
2. Unicellular organisms. Some are pathogens.
3. Something that stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against a specific pathogen.
5. Sexual Transmitted Disease
9. A sign of a disease. For example, a cough. It is not a cause.
11. A protein found in blood, that binds to foreign bodies, allowing other parts of the system to destroy them.
13. Blood Cells Cells that circulate in blood and attack foreign bodies.
14. In common parlance, refers to drink containing ethanol.