lymphatic system

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