Body Systems and Homeostasis
Across
- 3. The framework that supports the soft tissues of vertebrate animals and protects many of their internal organs
- 5. a biological occurrence wherein the output of a system amplifies the system (positive feedback) or inhibits the system (negative feedback).
- 6. to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in the external environment
- 9. The role of chemical digestion is to further degrade the molecular structure of the ingested compounds by digestive enzymes into a form that is absorbable into the bloodstream.
- 11. a passive biological system that removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism
- 13. chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body.
- 14. smallest type of blood vessel
- 15. system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate
- 16. the mechanical breaking down of food(chewing
- 17. A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.(carries blood towards the heart)
- 19. an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle.
- 20. an elongated contractile cell that forms the muscles of the body
Down
- 1. the system that involves breaking down the food you eat and turning into nutrients
- 2. This system sends messages back and forth between the brain and the body.
- 4. A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly.
- 7. A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.(carries blood away from the heart)
- 8. the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe
- 10. The tissues, glands, and organs involved in producing offspring
- 12. This system uses hormones to control and coordinate your body's metabolism, energy level, reproduction, growth and development, and response to injury, stress, and mood.
- 18. An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk.