Across
- 5. Relating to the system that removes waste products and excess substances from the body, such as through urine. It includes organs like the kidneys, bladder, and urethra.
- 6. Relating to the heart and blood vessels; responsible for circulating blood, delivering oxygen and nutrients, and removing waste products.
- 7. Referring to the system of glands that produce and release hormones into the bloodstream, which regulate various bodily functions such as metabolism, growth, and reproduction. Key organs include the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands.
- 8. Pertaining to the system that helps defend against infection and disease, and maintains fluid balance in the body; includes lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and the spleen.
- 10. Relating to the system involved in producing offspring; includes organs like the ovaries and testes, as well as structures for fertilization and pregnancy.
Down
- 1. Pertaining to the system responsible for the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment; includes the lungs, trachea, and other airways.
- 2. Referring to the system of bones and joints that provides structure, protection, and support to the body; it also facilitates movement and houses bone marrow for blood cell production.
- 3. Referring to the system that protects the body from external damage and prevents dehydration; includes the skin, hair, nails, and sweat glands.
- 4. Pertaining to the system that breaks down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body; includes organs like the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas.
- 6. Referring to the system that circulates blood, lymph, and other fluids in the body; includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood.
- 9. Referring to the system that controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting electrical signals between the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.