Body systems
Across
- 1. Strong, muscular organ that pumps blood through the body in two separate circulation loops.
- 5. Happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked, damaging brain cells quickly.
- 7. Medical process that filters waste from blood when kidneys are damaged or not working properly.
- 8. The yellowish liquid part of blood that carries cells, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
- 9. Carries blood toward the heart, usually low in oxygen after passing through the body.
- 10. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones, allowing movement when muscles contract.
- 12. Blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart under high pressure.
- 13. A stretchy, muscular organ that stores urine until it is ready to be released.
Down
- 2. The largest artery in the body that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
- 3. Blood cell responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- 4. Watery fluid in the mouth that begins digestion and helps moisten food for swallowing.
- 6. Filters waste from blood and helps balance water and salt levels in the body.
- 11. Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body during urination.