Organs and Organ Systems
Across
- 3. a system that is a collection of glands that produce hormones and send them into the circulatory system
- 5. a system that is two or more organs that work together to perform body functions.
- 6. a system in vertebrates that is part of the immune system, and complementary to the circulatory system
- 8. a system that filters blood and eliminates waste products; helps maintain homeostasis
- 9. a system that produces and transports reproductive cells
- 11. a system that brings in oxygen for cells, expels carbon dioxide and water vapor
- 12. a system that protects against disease; stores and generates white blood cells
- 14. a system that transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes; helps regulate body temperature
- 15. a system that regulates bodys response to changes in internal and external environment; processes information
Down
- 1. a system that supports and protects vital organs; allows movement; stores minerals; bone marrow is site of red blood cell production
- 2. a system that includes transportation of oxygen, nutrients and hormones throughout the body within the blood
- 4. a system that protects against infection, UV radiation; regulates body temperature
- 7. a system that produces voluntary and involuntary movements; helps to circulate blood and move food through the digestive system
- 10. a system that breaks down and absorbs nutrients, salts, and water; transfers digested materials to the blood
- 13. a group of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body.