Crossword Puzzle: Human Body Systems
Across
- 2. The system that breaks down food into nutrients and absorbs them into the bloodstream
- 5. The part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movements and skeletal muscles
- 8. The body system is responsible for supporting and protecting organs, providing structure, and enabling movement
- 11. The system that controls and coordinates various bodily functions through chemical signals
- 12. The system responsible for the production of reproductive cells and the development of offspring
- 13. This system filters blood, removes waste products, and maintains fluid balance.
- 14. The system that provides structure, protects internal organs, and produces blood cells
Down
- 1. The system that is responsible for circulating blood and transporting nutrients and oxygen throughout the body
- 3. The system that protects the body from external threats, such as bacteria and viruses
- 4. This system includes glands that produce hormones, which regulate various bodily functions
- 6. The network of vessels that transports lymph throughout the body
- 7. The body's communication network, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
- 9. The system that regulates body temperature and electrolyte balance
- 10. The system that enables the body to exchange gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide