The Immune System Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• eosinophils : wbcs that participate in the allergic response
• acquired : immunity obtained through immunizations
• antibody : specific protein produced in a humoral response to bind with an antigen
• cytokines : stimulates activation and proliferation of b and t cells
• thymus : gland located in the mediastinum; site of maturation of lymphocytes
• neutropenia : less than normal amount of wbcs
• innate : immunity present at birth
• basophils : wbcs that release histamine in anaphylaxis
• neutrophils : wbcs that are active in inflammatory process
• histamine : released particularly in response to an allergic reaction. causes vasodilation.
• hyperpyrexia : excessive fever
• passive : immunity from actively producing ones own antibodies or by receiving them from someone else such as a mother to their baby.
• leukotrines : group of lipids that cause contraction of bronchiolar smooth muscle and have a role in developing inflammation.
• antigen : foriegn substance that stimulates an immune response
• prostaglandins : group of lipids that operate in various ways within the body from vasodilation to inflammation.