Anatomy & Physiology

2. Blood vessel responsible for bringing blood towards the heart
4. Type of muscle responsible for performing peristalsis
5. Organ responsible for filtering old red blood cells from blood stream
6. Structure covering the entrance to the larynx that functions to prevent choking
8. Tissue responsible for protection, secretion, and absorption
10. Largest lymph vessel in the body
12. Gas that is transported by the respiratory system
15. Type of joint at the shoulder and hip

1. Existence and maintenance of a constant internal environment
3. Organelles that are responsible for breaking down protein and waste products inside of the cell
5. Body plane that splits the body into left and right sides
7. Nerve that controls and regulates the parasympathetic response
9. Bone that articulates with the metacarpal of the thumb to create a saddle joint
10. Region of vertebral column that contains 12 bones
11. Gland responsible for producing and secreting melatonin
13. Body cavity created by the cranium and vertebral column, protects the brain and spinal cord
14. Organ that is located in the right hypochondriac region of the abdomen