Across
- 3. retinopathy, damage to the retina in diabetic patients from hemorrhage of vessels
- 4. cell that forms bone tissue
- 6. gland, one of 4 pea-shaped glands located or embedded in the thyroid that secrete parathyroid hormone, increasing blood levels of calcium
- 7. pear-shaped sac located on the inferior surface of the liver; stores bile to aid in digestion and fat absorption
- 10. involuntary discharge of urine
- 11. the phase of metabolism in which cells are broken down
- 15. bands of fibrous connective tissue connecting the articulating ends of bones to facilitate or limit movement
- 16. air sacs at the ends of the bronchioles where the gas exchange occurs
- 18. the upper portion of the large intestine; contains the appendix
- 19. ringing in the ear
- 20. first 30 days after birth
Down
- 1. inferior portion of hip bones supporting the body weight when sitting
- 2. node located in the upper wall of the atrium; pacemaker of the heart
- 5. uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep; also known as sleep epilepsy
- 8. a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that blocks respiration
- 9. phase of metabolism in which cells are built or repaired
- 12. hardening of the arteries and loss of elasticity resulting from thickening of the vessel wall
- 13. first female menses; usually occurs between 9 and 15 years of age
- 14. nervosa, eating disorder characterized by binge eating and purging
- 17. inflammation and pain, usually of the great toes or thumbs, caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals