Health
Across
- 2. The ability of the body to resist and recover from illness or injury.
- 3. A substance that provides nourishment and is essential for growth and maintenance.
- 5. A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
- 8. A condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal.
- 11. The smallest unit of life and the building block of all living organisms.
- 12. The body's natural response to harmful stimuli, such as injury or infection.
- 15. The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
- 17. A disorder characterized by irregular and rapid heartbeats.
- 19. A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs and can be contagious.
Down
- 1. This system defends the against pathogens and foreign substances.
- 4. The system that carries oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.
- 6. The excessive accumulation of body fat, often leading to health problems.
- 7. A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels in the body.
- 9. A contagious disease caused by a virus that primarily affects the respiratory system.
- 10. A mental health disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear.
- 11. The unit of energy derived from food and used by the body.
- 13. the average mature human has about 206 of these.
- 14. The process of breaking down food into simpler forms for absorption.
- 16. The state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
- 18. A disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.