Across
- 2. a small white blood cell that plays a large role in defending the body against diseases
- 4. phagocytes release pyrogens to induce (cause)
- 7. white blood cells
- 8. process in which a cell consumes particles or cells
- 10. study of the body's protections (immune system)
- 11. antibody-antigen reaction results in...
- 12. inflammation of lymphatic vessels
- 13. exaggerated protective (allergic) reaction
- 15. lack of white blood cells
- 16. intact skin is an example of a(n)_________ barrier
- 17. antibodies are defense proteins called...
- 19. group of proteins secreted by cells infected with a virus
- 20. large leukocyte which consumes pathogens
Down
- 1. substance capable of inducing allergies
- 3. inflammation of the lymph glands (lymph nodes)
- 5. tumor of the thymus
- 6. a killed or attenuated pathogenic substance injected into a person preventatively to simulate antibody production
- 9. responses the body makes when confronted by an irritant
- 12. blood condition involving overproduction of white cells
- 14. a harmful substance which causes the body to make antibodies as a purpose to fight disease
- 18. surgical removal of the tonsils