Human Body Crossword

condition in which the normal function of some part of the body is disturbed
the body system that supports the body and enables it to move; major organs include skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, cardiac muscles
tiny organisms that cause infectious diseases; may be bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protists
the smallest unit of an organism that can perform life functions; may be specialized such as nerve, blood, or bone cells
the body system that takes in, breaks down, and absorbs nutrients that are necessary for growth and maintenance; major organs include mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, rectum/anus
similar type cells that perform the same function (e.g. all muscle tissue contracts); four types – nerve, muscle, epithelial, connective
a structure made up of different types if tissues that work together to do a specific job; e.g. the heart is made of muscle and connective tissue
a group of two or more organs working together for a specific job; e.g. the digestive system
the body system responsible for carrying materials through out the body; major organs include heart, blood vessels
the body system in which oxygen is brought into the body and carbon dioxide is released; major organs include nose, trachea, bronchi, lungs, diaphragm
the body system that helps rid the body of wastes, toxins, and excess water or nutrients; major organs include kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
the body system that covers and protects the body; major organ is the skin
an illness caused by a viral infection located in the respiratory system
a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; is a viral disease that attacks the cells in the immune system making the body unable to fight off other pathogens that may attack the body