Across
- 2. Small attachment to your large instestine; an example of "MALT".
- 5. Name of the larger "duct" that drains lymphatic fluid from 75% of the body.
- 7. Classification of cell identified as either "B" or "T".
- 9. Structure inside of lymphatic vessels that prevent backflow.
- 10. Acronym for "mucosa associated lymphatic tissue"
- 13. The body's ability to protect itself from and fight off infections.
- 14. ______ t-cell who is the "hype man" of the immune system.
- 17. Molecules that allow the immune system to identify "self" from "other".
- 19. Immune system overreacting to a usually non-harmful antigen. Allergies are an example of this.
Down
- 1. ______ cells are the "veterans" who remember the pathogens' antigens.
- 3. Immunity against the self.
- 4. Lymph _____ are the sites of lymph filtration, and are scattered throughout the body. Absent in the Central Nervous System.
- 6. Tool of the innate immune system that is characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
- 8. ______ immune response occurs the first time you encounter a new antigen.
- 11. Lymphatic organ responsible for filtering blood. Contains red and white pulp.
- 12. _______ t-cell who is the "fighter" of the immune system.
- 15. Accumulation of fluid in the spaces around your cells.
- 16. Elevated body temperature intended to help fight infection
- 18. Small gland in the mediastinum; site of T-cell maturation.
- 20. A disease causing agent; for example bacteria, virus, fungus, etc.
