LSS1U2 Homeostatic Crossword Puzzle

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  1. 3. Organ system that disposes of internal wastes through excretion, urination, and sweat glands causing sweating.
  2. 4. Chemical which is the main source of sugar in the blood is utilized as an energy source for other internal organs.
  3. 6. Organ system that absorbs new oxygen and disposes of carbon dioxide, interacts with the circulatory system by transporting oxygen.
  4. 8. Internal maintenance occurs throughout the body to maintain balance and stability in positive/negative feedback.
  5. 11. A cause of pupil widening if one was to inhabit an enclosed dark area for a long period of time.
  6. 12. A homeostatic response where the pupil size shrinks down due to excessive light traveling through the eye.
Down
  1. 1. Cells purposed as repair catalysts when blood vessels are damaged and form a clotting formation to prevent bleeding.
  2. 2. Organ system which interprets signals and sends messages throughout the body to respond to the situation includes the hypothalamus.
  3. 5. A counteracting chemical from the pancreas which decreases the quantity of blood sugar, related to the treatment of diabetes.
  4. 7. An organ system responsible for combating pathogens works with other systems for white blood cells to eliminate diseases.
  5. 9. Created from identical cells and performing a singular function is also required for the formation of grouped organ systems.
  6. 10. Various parts of a plant/animal cell common examples are the vacuole, nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, etc.