Across
- 2. The concentration of solute particles in the solution, regardless of the type of particle
- 4. Immunity Response of immune system mediated by b cells that produces circulating antibodies active against extracellular bacterial and viral infections
- 8. Swirling action that disturbs smooth flow of liquid
- 9. The process of taking food into the body through the mouth
- 11. The stage of the heart cycle in which the heart muscle contracts and the chambers pump blood.
- 14. Increase in # during acute infections
- 15. Stimulates kidneys to reabsorb sodium
- 16. Transport of nutrients from lumen to blood
- 17. The largest WBC?
Down
- 1. What is the primary hormone responsible for lowering blood calcium levels
- 3. The only cells in the body that specifically recognize and distinguish different antigenic determinants
- 5. A small branch of an artery leading into capillaries.
- 6. Is secreted by the pineal gland to control circadian rhythms
- 7. digestion Begins in mouth (mastication) an continues in stomach (peristalsis); gices a greater surface area for enzymes to do work
- 10. Includes swallowing, segmentation and peristalsis
- 12. Volume The volume of air in the lungs at the end of maximal expiration
- 13. Used to treat inflammation and adrenal insufficiency
- 18. Volume Amount of air you move in and out during normal quiet breathing