Across
- 3. A gland with both endocrine and exocrine functions, involved in insulin production and digestion.
- 7. The digestive tract portion where absorption of nutrients and water occurs after food leaves the stomach.
- 9. The organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, and coordination, housed in the cranium.
- 10. A muscular sac that stores urine until it is excreted through the urethra.
Down
- 1. Respiratory organs responsible for gas exchange, particularly oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- 2. The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body, consisting of four chambers.
- 4. Also known as the vertebral column, it provides structural support and protects the spinal cord.
- 5. A large organ involved in detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production.
- 6. Paired organs that filter waste from the blood and regulate fluid balance in the body.
- 8. Organ where food is partially digested before moving to the intestines, involved in acid secretion.