Anatomy and Physiology Crossword
Across
- 2. The longest bone in the human body, found in the thigh.
- 5. The bone that forms the forehead.
- 7. These cells are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
- 10. The process by which cells obtain energy from glucose.
- 11. The largest part of the brain, responsible for voluntary activities, intelligence, memory, and language.
- 12. This system is responsible for defending the body against pathogens.
- 13. This organ is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
- 15. The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle contracts.
- 16. A protein molecule that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.
- 17. The major artery that carries blood out of the heart to the systemic circulation.
- 18. The largest organ of the human body, both by weight and surface area.
Down
- 1. The region of the brain responsible for regulating heart rate and breathing.
- 3. Type of blood cell involved in clotting.
- 4. A type of connective tissue that stores fat cells.
- 6. The functional units of heredity made up of DNA.
- 8. The hormone responsible for the "fight or flight" response, also known as adrenaline.
- 9. A group of proteins in blood plasma that helps with immune response.
- 11. The clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye.
- 14. These structures in the respiratory system are also known as the voice box.