Across
- 5. A place in the body where two bones come together
- 6. System that consists of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments that attach bones together to form joint
- 9. Protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to support movement. Made up of bones and joints
- 12. external skeleton; tough external covering that protects and supports the body of many invertebrates
- 13. Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars
Down
- 1. system responsible for taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide using the lungs
- 2. Connects bone to bone
- 3. body system the breaks down food and absorbs nutrients
- 4. A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
- 6. A body tissue that contracts or shortens, making body parts move.
- 7. A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body
- 8. Breakdown of food substances into simpler forms that can be absorbed and used
- 10. A body tissue that carries electrical messages back and forth between the brain and every other part of the body.
- 11. Absorbs water and minerals from the ground. Anchors plant in ground.
- 14. Carry substances between roots and leaves; provide support for plant; holds leaves up to sunlight