Across
- 3. blood protein produced by B plasma cells
- 6. main class of antibody produced to fight against bacterial infection.
- 7. process of cloning of B cells, stimulated by helper T cells
- 8. type of cytokine released by cells during an allergic response.
- 10. blood cell
- 14. lymphocyte able to bind to certain tumor cells and virus-infected cells without the stimulation of antigens, and kill them.
- 17. infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat
- 19. the gastrointestinal tract; a component of innate immunity
- 20. bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
- 21. lining parts of the respiratory tract; a component of innate immunity
Down
- 1. group of highly polymorphic genes whose products appear on the surface of cells imparting the property of self
- 2. glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells
- 4. most abundant type of white blood cell which contains granules of digestive enzymes.
- 5. immune system includes the physical barriers to pathogen entry into the body as well as the non-specific cellular and chemical responses
- 9. of the adaptive immune system which involves recognition of previously encountered pathogens and a faster, bigger response
- 11. substance that induces an immune response in the body
- 12. infectious type of prokaryote
- 13. barrier against pathogens
- 15. in the body where T cells originate
- 16. substances secreted by certain cells of the immune system and having an effect on other cells.
- 18. ____ immune system protects the body through specific cellular responses and has memory
