Across
- 4. line body cavities; trap pathogens to keep them out of body
- 5. a large white blood cell that engulfs pathogens and cellular debris
- 7. white blood cell that protects the body from reinfection by a specific pathogen
- 8. system that has fights off invading pathogens and preventing spread of cancer
- 9. lymphatic tissue near back of throat; traps and removes bacteria and pathogens
- 12. white blood cells engulf forgeign substances and body temperature rises.
- 15. a series of one way vessels; carry intercellular fluid from tissues to bloodstream
- 18. a large white blood cell that attacks pathogen-infected cellsand cancer cells
- 19. a substance that stimulates an immune response
- 20. protein that inhibits the reproduction of viruses
- 21. produces antibodies in response to antigens
Down
- 1. a process where a cell engulfs large particles or whole cells
- 2. stimulates an immune response against an antigen
- 3. filter lymph for bacteria and tumor cells
- 6. an organism that causes disease
- 10. largest lymphatic organ; disintegrates old red blood cells, produces lymphocytes and plasmids
- 11. resistance to a certain pathogen
- 13. a cell that engulfs large particles or whole cells
- 14. fluid found in the lymphatic system
- 16. cytokine that causes an inflammatory response to an injury; resulting in redness, swelling, warmth and pain.
- 17. solution containing a harmless version of a virus, bacterium or toxin that causes an immune response when introduced into the body.