Across
- 5. Describe what happens to the length of the muscle when it contracts.
- 7. What term is used to describe the donation of organs from one person to another?
- 8. Name the organ which pumps blood around the body.
- 9. Name the bone found above the knee.
- 11. Name the liquid which consists of filtered excess water, salts and urea.
- 12. Which organ is the site of gas exchange?
- 14. The strong, smooth layer found at the end of bones to reduce friction.
- 15. Which gas does the body breath in?
Down
- 1. Name the organ found following the small intestine.
- 2. Name the artery which takes blood from the heart to the kidneys.
- 3. The skeleton has many functions, including the ability to make what type of cell?
- 4. The excretory system consists of the bladder and the ________.
- 6. Name the part of the skeleton which protects the brain.
- 8. There are 2 types of joints found including: ball and socket and _______.
- 10. Name the system in the body that takes in oxygen and releases waste gases.
- 13. Name the structure which stores the urine before it is expelled.
