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Across
  1. 6. Single-celled eukaryotic organisms, some of which cause diseases.
  2. 8. The insulating layer around nerve fibers that speeds up signal transmission.
  3. 11. A type of white blood cell essential for immune responses.
  4. 13. Undifferentiated cells capable of developing into specialized cell types.
  5. 15. Protein structures in cell membranes that regulate ion flow.
  6. 16. A selective barrier that protects the brain from harmful substances.
  7. 19. Junctions between neurons where signals are transmitted.
  8. 20. The liquid surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord.
  9. 25. The organelle responsible for protein and lipid synthesis.
  10. 26. Communities of microorganisms that stick to surfaces and resist antibiotics.
  11. 28. Long nerve fibers that transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body.
  12. 31. Hollow protein structures that help maintain cell shape and transport materials.
  13. 32. A rare disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.
  14. 34. Cytotoxic immune cells that destroy virus-infected and cancerous cells.
  15. 36. A disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath of nerve cells.
  16. 39. Small membrane-bound sacs that transport materials within the cell.
  17. 41. A chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
  18. 44. The specialized junction where immune cells communicate.
  19. 45. White blood cells responsible for antibody production.
  20. 46. Electrical patterns in the brain that reflect different states of consciousness.
  21. 47. The brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize neural connections.
Down
  1. 1. The most abundant type of white blood cell, important for fighting infections.
  2. 2. Cells in the central nervous system that produce myelin.
  3. 3. The organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion.
  4. 4. Drugs that help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.
  5. 5. A gene-editing system derived from bacterial immune defense mechanisms.
  6. 7. Misfolded proteins that can cause neurodegenerative diseases.
  7. 9. The powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing ATP.
  8. 10. Small proteins that facilitate communication between cells, especially in the immune system.
  9. 12. Tiny extracellular vesicles involved in cell communication.
  10. 14. DNA and RNA, the molecules that store and transmit genetic information.
  11. 17. Branch-like structures that receive signals from other neurons.
  12. 18. A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs.
  13. 21. A parasite that can alter host behavior and is often spread through cat feces.
  14. 22. A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in adaptive immunity.
  15. 23. The basic building blocks of all living organisms.
  16. 24. Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses.
  17. 27. A virus primarily transmitted by mosquitoes, linked to birth defects.
  18. 29. Star-shaped glial cells that support neurons and maintain the blood-brain barrier.
  19. 30. A molecule that triggers an immune response.
  20. 33. A bacterial communication system used by phages to decide infection strategies.
  21. 35. Proteins with carbohydrate chains attached, playing roles in cell recognition.
  22. 37. Organelles containing digestive enzymes that break down cellular waste.
  23. 38. A protein that forms microfilaments and is essential for cell movement.
  24. 40. Small protrusions on dendrites that help strengthen synaptic connections.
  25. 42. The brain’s resident immune cells that remove debris and damaged neurons.
  26. 43. A deadly virus that causes severe hemorrhagic fever.