Across
- 4. - Middle layer of the skin containing blood vessels and glands.
- 6. - The body’s ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.
- 8. - Toward the feet or lower part of the body.
- 10. - Dense, solid bone tissue that provides strength.
- 11. - Connects bone to bone.
- 12. - Liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
- 13. - Small organelle responsible for protein synthesis.
- 19. - Toward the front of the body.
- 21. - Deepest skin layer containing fat tissue.
- 22. - Porous bone tissue containing marrow spaces.
- 23. - Pigment that gives skin its color.
- 24. - Diffusion of water across a membrane.
- 25. - Process that helps maintain homeostasis by adjusting body functions.
Down
- 1. - Tissue that supports, binds, and protects body parts.
- 2. - Tissue that contracts to produce movement.
- 3. - Organelle that produces energy (ATP) for the cell.
- 5. - Protein that strengthens skin, hair, and nails.
- 7. - Toward the head or upper part of the body.
- 9. - Control center of the cell containing DNA.
- 14. - Mature bone cell that maintains bone tissue.
- 15. - Gel-like fluid inside the cell where organelles are suspended.
- 16. - Outer layer of the skin.
- 17. - Smooth, flexible tissue that cushions joints.
- 18. - Toward the back of the body.
- 20. - Tissue that sends electrical signals throughout the body.