Lymphatic Facts Crossword

fluid that goes between capillary blood and tissue cells
produces t-Lymphocytes (white cells)
specialized lymph vessels in the villi of the small intestine that absorb digested fats and transport them to the circulatory system
tiny, oval-shaped structures
produces lymphocytes and monocytes, blood reservoir, recycles old red cells.
the body’s way to fight infection and protect itself
a protein that acts as an antibody
gets rid of toxins
they help protect the body from sickness
borrowed immunity
come from getting a shot, not having the disease
Occurs when the body’s immune system fails to protect itself against foreign material
Uses urine or blood
blood test
Detects antibodies but not virus
A form of cancer of the lymph nodes
sometimes called the kissing disease b/c it is spread by saliva
Inflammation of the lymph glands
The buildup of lymph fluid in the soft tissue
Disorder that causes the skin to get thick and hard to bend