Across
- 3. A sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease within a specific population or area
- 5. Invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms, causing illness
- 7. Immune cell that produces antibodies to target and neutralize invaders
- 9. The body's reaction to defend against harmful substances
- 10. Temporary protection provided by antibodies from an external source
- 14. The cause or factor responsible for a health condition, like a pathogen
- 16. Efforts to keep communities healthy and prevent diseases on a large scale
- 18. Tiny infectious agents that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms
- 19. Body's defense system actively fighting off invaders, creating a memory for future battles
- 20. The ability of the immune system to remember past encounters and respond more effectively
Down
- 1. Tailored defense mechanisms developed by the body after exposure to specific threats
- 2. The process of passing a disease from one person to another
- 4. Natural defenses the body has from birth, providing general protection
- 6. Microscopic organisms, some of which can cause diseases but many are harmless or beneficial
- 8. Someone who plays the Baritone Saxophone and is Drum Major of the Marching Band
- 11. Type of immune cell that plays a central role in coordinating the immune response
- 12. An epidemic that has spread across countries or continents, affecting a large population
- 13. A shot that helps the body build defenses against specific diseases
- 15. A place where infectious agents persist and can potentially spread to new hosts
- 17. An organism that carries and transmits a disease, often an insect