Across
- 2. An organ about the size of a clenched fist, located in the abdomen.
- 4. Release histamine, contributing to the inflammatory response.
- 6. Lymphatic tissues forming a protective ring around the nasal and oral cavities.
- 9. fluid that enters lymphatic capillaries composed of water and some solute.
- 10. Develops after birth and provides specific recognition of and protection against specific antigens.
- 13. Responsible for antibody-mediated immunity
- 16. one of the types of immunity.
- 17. the body's ability to resist damage from foreign substance, including microbes, toxins, and cancer cells.
- 18. The number of antigen-binding sites on an antibody.
- 20. Located on each side of the oral cavity.
Down
- 1. proteins secreted by cells that are regulates the activity of neighboring cells.
- 3. Release chemicals to reduce inflammation.
- 5. lymph enters the ___.
- 7. one of the functions of the lymphatic system.
- 8. one of the functions of the lymphatic system.
- 11. types of glands located in the mediastinum behind the sternum.
- 12. lymphatic capillaries remove __ from tissues.
- 14. lymph contains lipids called ___.
- 15. contains macrophages and red blood cells that connect to the vein.
- 19. Proteins produced by the body in response to a specific antigen.