Systems of the Body
Across
- 2. System that includes the heart and blood vessels
- 4. Connects bone to bone
- 7. System responsible for hormone production
- 8. The system that processes sensory information
- 12. Muscle type found only in the heart
- 13. Body’s largest organ; outer protective layer
- 15. Organ in females where a fetus develops
- 17. Muscle that helps with breathing by expanding the lungs
- 20. System that provides support and structure
- 21. Inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often with coughing and mucus
- 22. Bone disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle
- 23. System that helps in the exchange of gases
Down
- 1. System that helps fight infections
- 3. Absorbs nutrients from digested food
- 5. Attack Also called myocardial infarction; occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked
- 6. System that allows movement and stability
- 9. Common skin condition involving clogged pores
- 10. Tube that carries food from mouth to stomach
- 11. Autoimmune reaction to gluten
- 14. Longest bone in the human body
- 15. System related to waste elimination
- 16. Lou Gehrig’s disease; affects nerve cells and weakens muscles
- 17. Disease where the body can’t properly regulate blood sugar
- 18. System that protects the body from external damage
- 19. Controls thoughts, emotions, and body functions