lymphatic system

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Across
  1. 1. - a lymphatic tissue where B and T cells carry out immune responses
  2. 4. - White blood cells responsible for immune response
  3. 6. - organ primarily responsible for the production and maturation of immune cells
  4. 8. - tiny vessels in the tissues of most organs which absorb intestinal fluid and transport lymphatic fluid(lymph) to afferent lymphatic vessels
  5. 9. - a large phagocytic cell that is found in a stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.
  6. 10. - create antibodies
  7. 12. - it is usually s clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic vessels, bathes the cells of the body, and consists of white blood cells and a liquid portion resembling blood plasma.
  8. 13. - Protein-rich fluid that leaks from blood vessels into surrounding tissues
  9. 15. - small organ inside the ribcage just above the stomach
  10. 16. - Specialized lymphatic vessels found in the small intestine
  11. 17. - Tiny, finger-like projections in the small intestine that absorb fats marrow: part of spongy bone, that produces blood cells (hematopoiesis)
Down
  1. 2. - the condition in which an excessive amount of Interstitial fluid accumulates in the tissue spaces.
  2. 3. - are small lumps of tissue that contain white blood cells, that fight against infection.
  3. 5. - two round fleshy masses in the back of your throat (pharynx)
  4. 7. - part of the lymphatic vessel which ensures a one-way flow of lymph.
  5. 8. - thin walled tubes which are structured like blood vessels which carry lymph to lymphatic ducts
  6. 11. - produced by lymph nodes that contains white blood cells
  7. 12. - is the cancer of lymph tissue in lymph nodes
  8. 14. - combat intracellular pathogens