Health Crossword

Caused by organisms or viruses that enter & multiply within the human body
Organisms so small they can only be seen through a microscope
Microorganisms & viruses that cause disease
Simple, single-celled microorganisms
Some bacteria injure cells by giving off poison
Smallest pathogens are
Organisms such as yeasts, molds, & mushrooms are known as
Single called organisms that are much larger & more complex than bacteria are known as
The openings into your body,such as your mouth, eyes, & nose, are covered by protective linings called
If pathogens are able to get past the physical & chemical defenses & begin to injure cells, your Boyd is ready with its second line of defense
Blood, other fluids & & white blood cells called
Your body's third & most sophisticated line of defense against pathogens is your
White blood cells called _____ carry out most of the immune systems functions
is your body's ability to destroy pathogens that it has previously encountered before the pathogens are able to cause disease
perform several functions
Produce antibodies
Are proteins that attach to the surface of pathogens Otto the toxins produced by pathogens
Is a network of vessels that collects fluid from your tissues & returns it to the bloodstream
A drug that inhibits or kills bacteria
Is an unusually high occurrence of a disease in a certain place during a certain time period
An infectious disease that has become increasingly common in humans within the last 20 years or threatens to become more common in the near future