Innate Immune System Crossword

The type of barrier a moat is for a castle. Our skin is also this type of barrier. Physical
Proteins on your skin that attack bacteria and Fungi (cell walls) and prevents infection.
Largest immune organ in our body.
First responders. This type of phagocyte kills a few bad guys but doesn’t last long. Makes up pus
Assassins-This type of cell detects cells that are infected with viruses or have become cancerous. Natural killer
A phagocyte that mainly protects your organs. They can destroy bacteria and fungi for a long time.
Any type of cell that “eats” another cell
Clear fluid that is part of blood but also can move through the lymphatic system
These openings on your body are wet and try and trap “invaders” with a sticky substance lining their openings. -nose, mouth, and eyes
This type of macrophage moves around in searching and destroying any invading cells.
This type of macrophage stays in one location and destroys any passing invading cells.
Four letter acronym-it is the identification tag of the cell that tells the “guards” that everything is okay and they belong there.
Swelling, redness, heat, pain. These are the 4 signs that this type of response is happening.
This molecule serves as a chemical siren to get the backup.
This means the blood vessels expand allowing more traffic through.
This is the result of all the “backup” rushing to defend your body from invading cells.
This helps chemical reactions happen faster, so that cells can make what they need to repair the damage.
This uncomfortable sensation keeps you from re-injuring yourself, so your body can heal.