Body Systems and the Functions of Living Things

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Across
  1. 1. What day do we not have school this week?
  2. 4. This system defends the body against harmful bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens. It includes white blood cells, lymph nodes, and the spleen.
  3. 10. This system is also known as the circulatory system, is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
  4. 12. This system consists of the skin, hair, and nails. It acts as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world.
Down
  1. 2. This system breaks down food into nutrients the body can use. It includes the mouth, stomach, intestines, and liver.
  2. 3. After cells, _________________ is the next smallest unit of function and structure.
  3. 5. What day did we start the Body System Presentations?
  4. 6. This system controls the body's responses to internal and external changes. It includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
  5. 7. This system gives the body structure, supports movement, and protects vital organs. It includes bones, cartilage, and ligaments.
  6. 8. This system allows us to breathe by taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. It includes the lungs, trachea, and diaphragm.
  7. 9. ___________ are made up of cells, tissues, and most are made of smooth muscle.
  8. 11. The smallest unit of function and structure in all living things are called...
  9. 13. This system allows the body to move, maintain posture, and produce heat. It includes skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscle.