Across
- 6. = The outermost layer of skin providing protection.
- 8. = Toward the front of the body.
- 9. Membrane = The cell’s outer boundary controlling what enters and leaves.
- 10. Feedback = A mechanism that reverses a deviation from the set point to maintain balance.
- 12. Tissue = Tissue that transmits electrical signals for communication.
- 13. Tissue = Tissue specialized for contraction and movement.
- 16. = The jelly-like fluid where organelles are suspended.
- 19. = Positioned below or lower than another body part.
- 20. = Powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP energy.
- 22. = The thicker middle layer of skin containing nerves and blood vessels.
- 23. = Positioned above or higher than another body part.
- 24. = Movement of molecules from high to low concentration.
Down
- 1. = Site of protein synthesis in the cell.
- 2. Tissue = Tissue that covers body surfaces and lines cavities.
- 3. Tissue = Tissue that supports, binds, or protects other structures.
- 4. = The deepest skin layer, storing fat and cushioning the body.
- 5. = Tough protein that strengthens hair, nails, and skin.
- 7. Feedback = A process that amplifies a change away from homeostasis.
- 8. Position = The standard body posture used as a reference for directional terms.
- 11. = Controls cell activities; contains DNA.
- 14. = Pigment that gives skin and hair their color and protects from UV rays.
- 15. = Toward the back of the body.
- 17. = Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.
- 18. = Specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function.
- 21. = The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.
