Introduction to Medical Terminology and Body Systems

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Across
  1. 2. tissue that makes up the brain, spinal cord, and sensory organs.
  2. 4. a structural unit in the body that performs a specific function.
  3. 7. tissue that forms the skin and linings of the organs.
  4. 9. how a body or body system functions.
  5. 11. basic structural unit of the body that divides, develops, and dies, renewing tissues and organs.
Down
  1. 1. a structure in the nucleus of most cells that contains genetic information.
  2. 3. the condition in which all of the body’s systems are balanced and are working together to maintain internal stability.
  3. 5. tissue with the ability to contract and relax; makes up the skeletal muscles, smooth muscle,and cardiac muscle in the body.
  4. 6. the structure of a body or body part.
  5. 8. tissue that makes up the bones, cartilage, and blood.
  6. 10. the basic unit of heredity that passes traits from parents to offspring.