Across
- 2. an open sore in the stomach lining
- 5. a major gland of the endocrine system
- 6. glands that enable you to react quickly
- 8. a break in a bone
- 9. strong flexible tissue that cushions bones
- 11. digestive gland that secretes bile
- 13. condition resulting in fragile bones
- 15. where food goes after stomach
- 16. connecting tissue between bones at the joint
- 17. respiratory illness caused by smoking
- 20. a type of muscle in organs, glands and vessels
- 24. tiny blood vessels
- 25. substances in saliva that break down food
- 28. body's response to injury or disease
- 29. a low level of hemoglobin
- 31. disease of nervous system caused by brain damage
Down
- 1. glands in females that produce eggs
- 3. one part of the nervous system
- 4. a muscle found in the heart
- 5. yellowish, watery part of blood
- 7. bundle of neurons that sends messages
- 10. hardening of the arteries
- 12. the process of getting rid of waste
- 14. substance that sends immune system into action
- 18. disorder that weakens muscles over time
- 19. a tissue in some bones
- 21. connecting tissue between muscles and bones
- 22. system that helps body fight infections
- 23. system involving heart, blood and vessels
- 26. the system of glands that regulate body functions
- 27. these help your blood to clot
- 30. passageway where air flows to/from lungs