Across
- 5. a chemical that causes some of the body's tissues to become inflamed (red and swollen) (p. 27)
- 6. a protein made by immune cells that damage invading germs, with some staying in the body for future attacks (p.26)
- 10. a kind of warning letting you know that your body is being harmed (p.5)
- 11. like "eczema," is a medical term to describe rashes ("inflammation of the skin") (p.14)
- 13. a very contagious rash that appears thin and ringlike that is red, scaly and itchy (p.22)
- 14. openings in your skin that lets sweat out to keep body cool (p.11)
- 15. a very contagious rash caused by itch mites (p.22)
- 19. similar to measles, a contagious disease that produces a red rash that can be avoided by a vaccine (p.36)
Down
- 1. Disease a bacterial illness transmitted by ticks that has a rash that looks like a bull's eye (p.37)
- 2. a childhood virus that causes a blistery, itchy rash (p.35)
- 3. tiny organs that produce fluids that empty out to the surface (p.10)
- 4. poison that is injected into the body that may cause allergic reactions (p.32)
- 7. swollen areas that develop when body cells are hurt (p.14)
- 8. a rash disease that caused by a bacterium, not a virus (p.38)
- 9. a heat rash that occurs when the skin is hot and moist and sweat pores become clogged (p.20)
- 12. plants that are the most common cause of allergic reaction (p.28)
- 16. chemicals or things that irritate sensitive skin (e.g., bleach, cleaning products, metal, dyes, glues, etc.)(p.18)
- 17. an oily substance that keeps your skin and hair soft and smooth (p.12)
- 18. the body's overreaction to a substance that is normally harmless (p.24)
