Across
- 3. The tissues that enable movement by contracting and relaxing.
- 5. The act of inhaling and exhaling air, providing oxygen to the body and expelling carbon dioxide.
- 10. The organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
- 11. The column of bones that runs along the back, protecting the spinal cord and providing support for the body.
- 12. The faculties of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch that allow us to perceive and interact with the environment.
- 13. The fluid that circulates throughout the body, transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
Down
- 1. The position and alignment of the body when standing or sitting.
- 2. The organ in the abdomen that receives and breaks down food through digestion.
- 4. The organs involved in respiration, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
- 6. Automatic and involuntary responses to stimuli,
- 7. The fibers that transmit signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body.
- 8. The central organ of the nervous system, responsible for thinking, memory, and controlling body functions.
- 9. The process of breaking down food in the body to obtain nutrients and energy.
- 13. The ability to maintain an upright position and steady movement.
