body systems

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Across
  1. 2. an elongated fiber that carries impulses away from the cell body to the dendrites of another neuron
  2. 5. the part of the brain that controls and coordinates muscle activity
  3. 7. is a thin tissue that covers bone and contains nerves and blood vessels
  4. 8. two tubes through which air moves to the lungs
  5. 10. a fluid that helps soften food so that it can be swallowed more easily
  6. 11. a dome shaped lesion that contains pus consisting of white blood cells, dead skin cells and bacteria
  7. 13. tough tissue fiber that attaches muscles to bone
  8. 16. microscopic air sacs
Down
  1. 1. a protein that helps regulate chemical reactions
  2. 3. a pale yellow liquid composed of water salts and other waste products
  3. 4. the liquid component of blood that carries blood cells and dissolved materials
  4. 6. a structure that filters and destroys pathogens
  5. 9. a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels
  6. 12. tube that allows urine to pass through the body
  7. 14. small fold in the lining of the small intestine that increase the surface area and allow more food to be absorbed
  8. 15. is the oil produced by sebaceous glands