Physiology of Aging

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Across
  1. 1. - Observable signs of physiological changes associated with aging.
  2. 8. - The mental processes involved in acquiring knowledge and understanding.
  3. 11. - Cells responsible for skin pigmentation.
  4. 15. - Pertaining to muscles and the skeletal system.
  5. 17. - Relating to the skin, hair, and nails.
  6. 18. - The inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis.
  7. 19. - The ability to adjust to new or changing circumstances.
  8. 20. - Tissue responsible for movement and support.
  9. 21. - The way in which a person lives their life, including habits and behaviors.
  10. 24. - Related to mental and emotional processes.
  11. 25. - Related to the kidneys and their functions.
  12. 26. - Related to the process of breathing and the lungs.
  13. 28. - The study of genes and heredity.
  14. 30. - Pertaining to the breakdown of food in the body.
  15. 33. - Relating to the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms.
  16. 34. - Relating to the regulation of blood vessel diameter.
  17. 35. - A protein that provides structure to skin, tendons, and bones.
  18. 36. - A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones.
  19. 37. - Relating to the heart and blood vessels.
  20. 39. - Signaling proteins involved in immune responses.
  21. 41. - The natural process of getting older over time.
  22. 42. - The half-moon-shaped area at the base of fingernails.
  23. 43. - A pathological condition that affects the body's normal functioning.
  24. 45. - The decline in immune system function with age.
  25. 46. - Involving muscles and their contraction.
  26. 47. - The study of aging and its effects on individuals and society.
  27. 48. - The process of obtaining and using food for growth and health.
  28. 49. - The body's ability to resist infection and disease.
Down
  1. 2. - Involving the senses, such as sight, hearing, and touch.
  2. 3. - Relating to the social and economic factors that influence health.
  3. 4. - Relating to the nervous system and its functions.
  4. 5. - Related to the body's response to injury or infection.
  5. 6. - Chemical messengers that regulate bodily functions.
  6. 7. - Physical activity done to maintain or improve health and fitness.
  7. 9. - Relating to the body's system of hormones and glands.
  8. 10. - Related to the thymus gland, involved in immune function.
  9. 12. - The ability to see and interpret the visual world.
  10. 13. - Related to the digestive system.
  11. 14. - Adipose tissue that stores energy.
  12. 15. - The state of being subject to death, often used to refer to death rates.
  13. 16. - The study of blood and its components.
  14. 22. - Fluid produced by sweat glands to regulate body temperature.
  15. 23. - The study of the normal functions of living organisms.
  16. 27. - The coloration of the skin.
  17. 29. - The movement of blood through the body.
  18. 31. - Pertaining to the framework of bones in the body.
  19. 32. - The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions.
  20. 38. - Lacking blood vessels.
  21. 40. - The body's outer covering, protecting internal organs.
  22. 44. - The chemical processes that occur within an organism.