Across
- 2. a spiral tube in the inner ear that senses sound vibration and transmits them to the auditory nerve
- 5. the condition of having bad-smelling breath
- 7. the visible portion of the tooth, protected by a hard, white substance made of calcium called enamel
- 11. contains blood vessels and nerve endings that connect the tooth to the jaw
- 12. the tissue by which nerve impulses travel from the retina to the brain
- 14. holes in the teeth caused by plaque eating away at tooth enamel
- 15. an inflammation of the gums
- 16. hair follicles underneath your skin that contain oil producing glands
- 17. a sticky, colorless substance formed by bacteria in the mouth; coats the teeth and slowly dissolves enamel
- 19. a skin condition in which inflamed, clogged hair follicles cause pimples
- 20. the units by which sound intensity, or loudness, is measured
- 24. the part of the middle ear that vibrates in response to sound
- 25. sunscreen is very important to your health if you plan to go outside. The higher SPF would make the sunscreen stronger
- 26. the outermost layer of skin which protects the body from foreign substances and contains pigment-producing cells
- 27. the clear tissue covering the front of the eye
Down
- 1. an infection in which bacteria gets beneath the gums and destroys gum and bone
- 3. the innermost layer of skin, which contains fat, blood vessels, and nerve endings; attaches to underlying bone and muscle
- 4. permanent decorations that are applied to the body; examples include tattoos and piercings
- 6. a chronic skin condition characterized by patches of red, itchy, dry, or swollen skin
- 8. connects the crown to the root of the tooth at the gum line
- 9. a substance produced in the mouth, which contains enzymes that break down food
- 10. he colored part of the eye that constricts and dilates the pupil
- 11. the innermost, light sensitive area of the eye, composed of photoreceptors that convert light into nerve impulses and electrical signals
- 13. An invisible type of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, or sunlamps. Can possibly cause skin
- 14. a severe type of acne that requires medical treatment
- 18. a clear part of the eye that focuses light on the retina
- 21. the middle layer of skin, which contains hair follicles
- 22. The area of your mouth that includes the lips, teeth, and tongue
- 23. the black opening in the middle of the iris through which light passes