This is the first line of defense for the immune system
What is the skin or mucus membranes?
These structures, also part of the skeletal system, crush food that has entered the mouth.
What are the teeth?
This cell type engulfs pathogens
What is a macrophage?
Small sacks in the lungs which allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between the lungs and blood stream.
What are aveoli?
The innate immune system is activated by this
What is an antigen?
These bring oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body
What is an artery?
This cell type is responsible for clotting blood
What is a platelet?
Double Jeopardy: This chemical aids in digestion by speeding up chemical reactions.
What is an enzyme?
This cell type is responsible for killing parasites
What are Eosinophils?
This organ produces bile stored in the gall bladder
What is the liver?
This structure makes a seal on the bottom of the rib cage and aids in breathing
What is the diaphragm?
These work with alveoli to preform gas exchange
What are the atria (singular: Atrium)?