Across
- 1. An organ in the gastrointestinal system responsible for detoxifying chemicals and producing bile
- 2. system Organs involved in digestion, including the stomach and intestines.
- 5. system Protects the body from invading pathogens, including white blood cells.
- 6. system Organs that filter waste from the blood, such as the kidneys and bladder.
- 11. Paired organs in the respiratory system where oxygen exchange occurs.
- 13. A vital organ that pumps blood throughout the cardiovascular system.
- 14. system Involves the lungs and airways, exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- 15. organ An organ that is essential for life, such as the heart or lungs.
- 17. system Includes the skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
- 18. A collection of tissues joined in a structural unit to perform a specific function.
- 19. system Consists of the heart and blood vessels, transporting blood throughout the body.
Down
- 1. system Includes the spleen and lymph nodes, playing a role in immunity.
- 3. system Provides information about the environment through sight and hearing.
- 4. gland A gland in the endocrine system that regulates metabolism.
- 7. system Organs responsible for producing offspring, such as ovaries and testes.
- 8. system Glands that secrete hormones, including the thyroid and adrenal glands.
- 9. system Provides the main storage for calcium and supports the body.
- 10. system Comprised of muscles, bones, and joints, providing support and movement.
- 12. A group of organs and structures that work together to perform complex functions.
- 16. system Controls the body's responses, including the brain and spinal cord.