Lymphatic and Immune Systems

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  1. 1. leukocytes that engulf and ingest any unhealthy cells, substances, microbes or debris
  2. 3. Fluid circulating in lymphatic system
  3. 6. Organic compound that initiates an inflammatory immune response – dilates the vessels to allow the fighter cells access
  4. 7. Secreted by plasma cells in response to antigen
  5. 9. Removes cells during development, eliminates potentially cancerous and virus-infected cells and maintains balance in the body
  6. 10. Leukocytes that combat multicellular parasites
  7. 12. worm
  8. 14. Medication that tells immune system not to overreact
  9. 16. White blood cells in immune system which include natural killer cells, T cells and B cells
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  1. 2. Foreign substance that induces and immune response
  2. 4. Leukocytes that ingest harmful foreign particles, bacteria and dead or dying cells
  3. 5. General name for any white blood cell – the cells that protect the body against infectious diseases and foreign invaders
  4. 8. infectious agents that causes disease or illness to its host
  5. 11. Most common type of leukocytes that help heal damaged tissues and resolve infections. Part of innate immune system
  6. 13. C-reactive protein – test marker for inflammation in the body
  7. 15. Covering (sheath) around the nerves that transmits electrical signals along nerve cells