Across
- 3. System - Provides support, protection, and framework.
- 5. Composed of fatty acids and glycerol, and primary functions are energy storage, insulation, and cell membrane structure.
- 7. System - Defends against infections.
- 12. System - Transports nutrients, oxygen, and waste.
- 13. Substance that accepts hydrogen ions or releases hydroxide ions (OH⁻) (pH > 7).
- 14. Homeostasis component that detects changes (stimuli) in the environment.
- 16. System - Breaks down food for nutrient absorption.
- 18. Study of body structures.
- 19. Movement of substances due to pressure gradient.
- 20. System - Fast-acting control system; responds to stimuli.
- 21. System - Eliminates waste; maintains water balance.
Down
- 1. Homeostasis component that carries out the response to restore balance (e.g., muscles, glands).
- 2. System - Produces offspring.
- 4. System - Facilitates gas exchange.
- 6. System - Protects the body; includes skin, hair, nails.
- 8. Type of gland that secretes hormones into the bloodstream (ductless).
- 9. Measure of solute concentration.
- 10. System - Regulates processes with hormones.
- 11. System - Facilitates movement and generates heat.
- 15. Study of body functions.
- 17. Feedback that amplifies changes for specific functions (e.g., childbirth).
