Rachel's Science Crossword
Across
- 3. The _______ system controls mechanism involved in homeostasis.
- 5. In thermoregulation, your surface blood vessels constrict, so less blood is sent to your skin (to prevent heat loss), what is the scientific term?
- 8. ____________ is used to help lower high blood sugar.
- 9. _________ tissue keeps organs in place and serves as a protective barrier.
- 11. The major role of the ___________ system is to filter out cellular wastes,toxins and excess water or nutrients from the circulatory system.
- 13. An _________ is a structure that contains at least two different types of tissue.
- 14. __________ is the change in body temperature, blood sugar, etc (hint: has to do with negative feedback).
Down
- 1. Skeletal,smooth,and cardiac tissue are three types of ___________ tissue.
- 2. A system in homeostasis needs: a sensor,an _______ and an integrator (or control center) (brain).
- 4. In childbirth, the pituitary gland secretes a hormone called _______.
- 6. The nose,trachea and lungs are major organs belonging to the _______ system.
- 7. how many major organ systems are there in the human body?
- 10. The mouth, __________, stomach, small and large intestines are major organs belonging to the digestive system.
- 12. Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable, constant condition in the body despite changes in the _________ environment.