Across
- 1. Organs that filter waste and extra fluid from the blood to make urine.
- 5. A medical condition that happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked.
- 7. A fatty substance in the blood that can build up in arteries.
- 9. A medical treatment that filters blood when the kidneys can’t work properly.
- 10. A buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in artery walls.
- 11. Damage to the retina, often caused by long-term diabetes.
- 12. The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that helps you see.
- 15. A hormone that helps move glucose from the blood into cells for energy.
- 19. Parts of the body that carry messages between the brain and other areas.
- 20. Death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow or severe infection.
Down
- 2. A disease where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels.
- 3. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- 4. The movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels.
- 6. The process of the body repairing damaged tissue.
- 8. The organ that pumps blood throughout the body.
- 13. Nerve damage that can cause pain, numbness, or weakness.
- 14. A simple sugar that is the body’s main source of energy.
- 16. Kidney damage, often related to diabetes or high blood pressure.
- 17. Actions taken to stop a disease or condition before it starts.
- 18. When harmful germs enter the body and cause illness.