Nervous System Crossword

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Across
  1. 1. Regional term referring to the neck
  2. 4. System that eliminates nitrogenous wastes from the body
  3. 6. Straightening a body part
  4. 7. Nerve cell
  5. 9. A body tissue that provides support for the body and connects all of its parts
  6. 14. The outer layer of skin
  7. 15. Pertaining to the chest
  8. 17. A term used to describe an epithelial tissue that is multiple layers thick
  9. 19. The study of body structure
  10. 20. A threadlike extension of a neuron that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body
  11. 21. A body tissue that contracts or shortens, making body parts move
  12. 22. Directional term meaning below; lower on the body; farther from the head
  13. 25. The study of body function
  14. 27. On or near the surface; opposite of deep
Down
  1. 2. The portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulder girdle
  2. 3. A group of similar cells that perform the same function
  3. 5. Maintaining a constant internal environment
  4. 8. A system in the body that exchanges gases with the cardiovascular system
  5. 10. System that contains body functions using chemicals messengers called hormones
  6. 11. Tissue that connects muscle to bone
  7. 12. Directional term meaning away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of
  8. 13. tailbone
  9. 16. bone cell
  10. 18. Regional term referring to the thigh
  11. 23. The inner layer of the skin
  12. 24. The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk
  13. 26. Regional term referring to the buttocks