Body systems

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