Across
- 1. the system of cells, tissues, and organs that defends the body against germs like bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and other foreign substances
- 4. the body system responsible for the production of offspring
- 5. the body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
- 7. the body system that takes in food and breaks it down
- 8. the body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
Down
- 2. a system that removes waste products and excess water from the body to maintain internal balance
- 3. the system of bones, muscles, joints, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that provides the body with support, stability, and the ability to move
- 6. a complex network of nerves that include the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves throughout the body. Its primary function is to send messages back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body.
