skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Tissues 2022-09-27

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muscle tissue described as nonstriated and involuntary
epithelial found in glands; used for secretion
main tissue type; makes up skin and membranes
flattened cells of epithelial tissue
made up of dendrite and axon
most abundant and diverse tissue type
means one layer
muscle tissue that is striated and involuntary

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used to describe "striped" muscle tissue
epithelial that makes up epidermis
means many layers
muscle tissue that is voluntary and striated
loose connective tissue also known as fat tissue
word used to describe consciously moving
epithelial used for absorption (small intestine)

15 Clues: means one layer • means many layers • made up of dendrite and axon • epithelial that makes up epidermis • flattened cells of epithelial tissue • most abundant and diverse tissue type • used to describe "striped" muscle tissue • word used to describe consciously moving • muscle tissue that is voluntary and striated • main tissue type; makes up skin and membranes • ...

Senior Vocavulary 2021-02-04

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Open resistance; bold disobedience.
Serious and immediate danger.
Strong reaction of anger
Relating to or functioning as a skeleton.
Person who has seen something and can give a first hand description of it.

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Of similar character.
Been flogged with a whip.
In a way that lacks strength or force.
Live again.
To beat or hit someone.
A piece of fabric worn by women over the shoulders or head or wrapped round a baby.
Raise to a higher position or level.
Relating a regular paid employment.
Accept or act in accordance with
Illegal moving in the country.

15 Clues: Live again. • Of similar character. • To beat or hit someone. • Strong reaction of anger • Been flogged with a whip. • Serious and immediate danger. • Illegal moving in the country. • Accept or act in accordance with • Open resistance; bold disobedience. • Relating a regular paid employment. • Raise to a higher position or level. • In a way that lacks strength or force. • ...

health 2021-10-05

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smooth muscle is an ____ muscle
____ muscle is what causes the heart to pump blood
the amount of reps needed for endurance
the most common way to prevent muscle injury
muscle tone is
the front of the body
extending a muscle does this
skeletal muscle is muscle that is attatched to __

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the amount of reps needed to build strength
when the body makes lactic acid it converts
an easy remedy to a muscle injury
the back of the body
to clench a muscle
flexing a muscle causes this
the opposite of flexing

15 Clues: muscle tone is • to clench a muscle • the back of the body • the front of the body • the opposite of flexing • flexing a muscle causes this • extending a muscle does this • smooth muscle is an ____ muscle • an easy remedy to a muscle injury • the amount of reps needed for endurance • the amount of reps needed to build strength • when the body makes lactic acid it converts • ...

GCSE PE - Physical Fitness 2023-02-27

GCSE PE - Physical Fitness crossword puzzle

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ability to use two or more body parts simultaneously
Training zone between 60-80% of MaxHR
test for agility
This occurs if you do not give your body enough time to recover
When a layer of skin gets rubbed off
Principle linked with Progressive overload
Increases amount of urine removed from the body
Lowers Heart Rate

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The measure of amount of time your skeletal muscles can contract without fatiguing
The combination of speed and strength
The fitness test for flexibility
Damage to ligaments
Test for speed
Injective oxygenated blood
Swedish for 'Speed Play'

15 Clues: Test for speed • test for agility • Lowers Heart Rate • Damage to ligaments • Swedish for 'Speed Play' • Injective oxygenated blood • The fitness test for flexibility • When a layer of skin gets rubbed off • The combination of speed and strength • Training zone between 60-80% of MaxHR • Principle linked with Progressive overload • Increases amount of urine removed from the body • ...

Science Vocab 2023-05-01

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shows the number of valence electrons
the new chemicals formed by a reactant
protects against disease
The variety of all types of organisms living in a given area
a group of tissues layered together that work together
Carries sediments away
tiny rocks
provided support and red blood cell function

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a substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction
water that does not soak into the ground
Breaks down sediments
drops the sediments
removes waste from the body
Determines the energy shells of an element
protects the body from the outside world

15 Clues: tiny rocks • drops the sediments • Breaks down sediments • Carries sediments away • protects against disease • removes waste from the body • shows the number of valence electrons • the new chemicals formed by a reactant • water that does not soak into the ground • protects the body from the outside world • Determines the energy shells of an element • ...

The Mouth 2018-02-12

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Made up 97-99.5% water; contains enzyme Amylase to break up starch
The strongest and most numerous type of papillae
occupies the floor of the mouth; made of skeletal muscle
Adults teeth
Another name for chewing
also called oral cavity
baby teeth

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Composed of two type of secretory cells
forms the roof of the mouth
wisdom teeth position causing pain
exposed part of the tooth above the gingiva (Gums)
Red, swollen gums; common during pregnancy
caused by bacteria and decay
inflammation of the parotid gland
Lie in sockets (alveoli) in the gums

15 Clues: baby teeth • Adults teeth • also called oral cavity • Another name for chewing • forms the roof of the mouth • caused by bacteria and decay • inflammation of the parotid gland • wisdom teeth position causing pain • Lie in sockets (alveoli) in the gums • Composed of two type of secretory cells • Red, swollen gums; common during pregnancy • ...

The Mouth 2018-02-12

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The strongest and most numerous type of papillae
exposed part of the tooth above the gingiva (Gums)
Adults teeth
inflammation of the parotid gland
occupies the floor of the mouth; made of skeletal muscle
forms the roof of the mouth
wisdom teeth position causing pain
caused by bacteria and decay

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Composed of two type of secretory cells
Red, swollen gums; common during pregnancy
baby teeth
Another name for chewing
also called oral cavity
Made up 97-99.5% water; contains enzyme Amylase to break up starch
Lie in sockets (alveoli) in the gums

Human Body Systems 2022-02-28

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– removes fluid from around the cells and filters out parasites
– responsible for making gametes
– Provides protective outer barrier and helps regulate temperature
– Absorbs oxygen
– Transports to every cell
– defends the body against viruses, bacteria, and parasites

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– Provides structure, protects internal organs, and makes blood cells
Muscles – When The muscle is not under conscious control.
– removes waste from the body
– a word that means heart
Muscles – muscles that can be controlled by a person
– Creates HORMONES and maintains homeostasis
– Sends, receives, and stores chemical information
– Absorbs Nutrients
– responsible for the body's movements

15 Clues: – Absorbs oxygen • – Absorbs Nutrients • – a word that means heart • – Transports to every cell • – removes waste from the body • – responsible for making gametes • – responsible for the body's movements • – Creates HORMONES and maintains homeostasis • – Sends, receives, and stores chemical information • Muscles – muscles that can be controlled by a person • ...

Lesson 4 ENGLISH 2023-10-17

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an examination to determine the cause of death; and autopsy
The act of painlessly killing a suffering or animal; mercy killing.
About to die or end
Branch of medicine treating disorders of the skeletal tissues related to movement.
Childish; Immature
A person or thing of no importance
Childlike; Unsophisticated
The basic element; the identifying characteristic
Possessed at birth; inborn

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A teacher
A rebirth; a renewal
To shame
a person who pays excessive attention to learning rules rather than to understanding.
Emerging; coming into existence
something that has a real or independent existence

15 Clues: To shame • A teacher • Childish; Immature • About to die or end • A rebirth; a renewal • Childlike; Unsophisticated • Possessed at birth; inborn • Emerging; coming into existence • A person or thing of no importance • The basic element; the identifying characteristic • something that has a real or independent existence • an examination to determine the cause of death; and autopsy • ...

Muscular system 2023-10-11

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attached to bones and its responsible for voluntary movement
contraction of what muscles causes the elbow to flex
The name for a muscle that narrows the angle at the joint is known as
moving thumb away from palm
motion towards the body
Assist a prime mover
motion around a central axis

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The only muscle type which is striated
straightening motion
Sheath of connective tissue that covers a muscle
Bending motion
makes up the myocardium of the hard wall
Muscle opposes an agonist
muscle that makes the walls of the hollow organs
Also known as muscle tone

15 Clues: Bending motion • straightening motion • Assist a prime mover • motion towards the body • Muscle opposes an agonist • Also known as muscle tone • moving thumb away from palm • motion around a central axis • The only muscle type which is striated • makes up the myocardium of the hard wall • Sheath of connective tissue that covers a muscle • ...

Muscular system 2024-03-22

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A wide sheet-like tendon
The point of attachment to the part of the body moved by the muscle
The fixed attachment
The main portion of the muscle
When muscles are stretched or partially torn from overexertion
lines most hollow organs of the body
striated like skeletal mudscles

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Inflammation of a tendon
elastic and work in pairs
When organ or tissue protrudes through an area of weak muscle
calf muscle
connecting the muscle to the bone
Residual muscle tension
Connecting the bone to another bone
Major muscle in upper arm

15 Clues: calf muscle • The fixed attachment • Residual muscle tension • Inflammation of a tendon • A wide sheet-like tendon • elastic and work in pairs • Major muscle in upper arm • The main portion of the muscle • striated like skeletal mudscles • connecting the muscle to the bone • Connecting the bone to another bone • lines most hollow organs of the body • ...

Muscular system 2024-06-27

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Muscle group found on the front of the thigh
Muscle found on the side of the abdomen
Opposing muscle to the biceps
Muscle type found in the heart
Muscle type found in the digestive tract
Muscle at the back of the lower leg
Strongest muscle in the body

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Involuntary muscle type found in the heart
Major muscle group on the back
Muscle found on the chest
Muscle located at the front of the upper arm
Connective tissue attaching muscle to bone
Type of muscle under voluntary control
Muscle responsible for chewing
Large muscle of the buttocks

15 Clues: Muscle found on the chest • Large muscle of the buttocks • Strongest muscle in the body • Opposing muscle to the biceps • Major muscle group on the back • Muscle responsible for chewing • Muscle type found in the heart • Muscle at the back of the lower leg • Type of muscle under voluntary control • Muscle found on the side of the abdomen • ...

chapter 6 2015-03-16

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attach muscles indirectly to bones and cartilages.
nearly half the body's weigh.
muscle that has conscious control.
a bundle of fibers formed by perimysium.
bounds many fascicle together.
prefix that means muscle. same as myo.
acts to propel substances along a definite tract.
connective tissue sheath that encloses muscle fibers.
the cytoplasm in muscle cells.

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fibers that appear to be striped.
prefix that means muscle. same as mys.
found only in the heart.
whats's packaged into skeletal muscles.
ability of muscle to shorten/contract.
a coarser fibrous membrane.
latin word for little mouse.
cross over rough bony projection.
prefix that means flesh.

18 Clues: found only in the heart. • prefix that means flesh. • a coarser fibrous membrane. • latin word for little mouse. • nearly half the body's weigh. • bounds many fascicle together. • the cytoplasm in muscle cells. • fibers that appear to be striped. • cross over rough bony projection. • muscle that has conscious control. • prefix that means muscle. same as mys. • ...

Muscle Review 2023-10-16

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Muscle cells
Muscles becomes weak and small
Weakest type of muscles
Attachment to the bone that DOES move
Muscles that work in pairs
Little sections made of thick and thin filaments
Muscle that helps you blow out or suck in
muscles can not push, they can only push
Cells use this process when they have lots of oxygen

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Muscles that make up the heart
The organelle responsible for making energy
Muscle that raises your eyebrows
Thick filament
Thin filament
Organelle that helps muscle contract
Attachment point that does not move
Only type of voluntary muscles
Cells use this when there is not enough oxygen

18 Clues: Muscle cells • Thin filament • Thick filament • Weakest type of muscles • Muscles that work in pairs • Muscles that make up the heart • Muscles becomes weak and small • Only type of voluntary muscles • Muscle that raises your eyebrows • Attachment point that does not move • Organelle that helps muscle contract • Attachment to the bone that DOES move • ...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2013-01-18

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DISCHARGE FROM THE NOSE
VISUAL EXAMINATION WITHIN
AGENT CAUSING NARROWING OF THE BRONCHI
PROCESS OF RECORDING MANY TEST DURING SLEEP
CONDITION OF DEFICIENT OXYGEN
INCISION OF A SINUS
SURGICAL REPAIR OF THE NOSE
MECHANICAL DEVICEUSED TO ASSIST WITH OR SUBSTITUTE FOR BREATHING
MUCOUS SECRETIONS FROM THE LUNGS,BRONCHI AND TRACHEA EXPELLED THROUGH THE MOUTH
INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE CARBON DIOXIDE
DIFFICULTY BREATHING
EXCISION OF THE LOBE

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EXCESSIVE BREATHING
AGENT CAUSING THE BRONCHI TO WIDEN
INCISION OF THE TRACHEA
SUDDEN,NOISE EXPULSION OF AIR FROM THE LUNGS
AN INFECTION ACQUIRED DURING HOSPITALIZATION
RAPID BREATHING
INSTRUMENT USED TO MEASURE BREATHING
DEPRIVATION OF OXYGEN FOR TISSUE USE, OR SUFFOCATION
PERTAINING TO THE LUNGS
A MEASUREMENT OF BREATHING
NORMAL BREATHING
PERIODIC,SUDDEN ATTACK
PERTAINING TO THE CHEST

25 Clues: RAPID BREATHING • NORMAL BREATHING • EXCESSIVE BREATHING • INCISION OF A SINUS • DIFFICULTY BREATHING • EXCISION OF THE LOBE • PERIODIC,SUDDEN ATTACK • INCISION OF THE TRACHEA • DISCHARGE FROM THE NOSE • PERTAINING TO THE LUNGS • PERTAINING TO THE CHEST • VISUAL EXAMINATION WITHIN • A MEASUREMENT OF BREATHING • SURGICAL REPAIR OF THE NOSE • CONDITION OF DEFICIENT OXYGEN • ...

Muscular System 2013-01-19

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The "A" in LADSNOR
Moves upper arm at shoulder joint
Turn the palm upward
Lower a part
Distal end of muscle
Move away from a part
Flexes and adducts upper arm anteriorly across chest
Lift a part
Flexes upper arm when hand is pronated
Closes eyes
Straighten a joint
Extends foot, "dancer's muscle"
Include 3 in group, flexes lower leg
Turn palm downward
Move toward a part

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Muscle that is non-striated, involuntary, and contracts slowly
Include 4 in group, extends knee as in kicking a ball
"Tailor's muscle", used for crossing legs
"Trumpeter's muscle"
Tough cord of connective tissue
Muscle that is striated, voluntary, and contracts quickly
"Praying muscle"
Bend a joint
The "L" in LADSNOR
Flexes upper arm when hand is supinated
Brings down arms forcibly
Where cardiac muscle is found
Moves shoulders by raising and throwing them back
Closes jaw
Revolve a part on its axis

30 Clues: Closes jaw • Lift a part • Closes eyes • Bend a joint • Lower a part • "Praying muscle" • The "A" in LADSNOR • The "L" in LADSNOR • Straighten a joint • Turn palm downward • Move toward a part • "Trumpeter's muscle" • Turn the palm upward • Distal end of muscle • Move away from a part • Brings down arms forcibly • Revolve a part on its axis • Where cardiac muscle is found • ...

Respiratory System 2013-01-30

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Disorder that causes the airways of the lungs to swell or narrow
Pain in the chest
Inflammation of the tissue that covers the trachea
Abnormal build up of fluid in the airsacs of the lungs
Loss of voice
Inflammation in the lining of the chest and lungs
Profuse nosebleed
Blockage in the main artery of the lung or in one of its branches
Most common lung disease; makes it hard to breathe
Respiratory system infection that involves the larynx, trachea, and bronchioles
Low to no oxygen
Test used to see if you have a mycobacterium infection
To remove by aspiration

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Collapsed part of the lung
Allows you to look in the airways of the lungs
Orginates in a hospital or in a hospital-like setting
Hernia in the diaphragm
Spasms of the larynx
Purified protein derivative
Measures the amount of oxygen in the blood
Disorders of the voice
Pus in the pleural cavity
Procedure that removes fluid from the pleura
Infection of the lungs and skin characterized by sputum and nodules
Bleeding from the nose

25 Clues: Loss of voice • Low to no oxygen • Pain in the chest • Profuse nosebleed • Spasms of the larynx • Disorders of the voice • Bleeding from the nose • Hernia in the diaphragm • To remove by aspiration • Pus in the pleural cavity • Collapsed part of the lung • Purified protein derivative • Measures the amount of oxygen in the blood • Procedure that removes fluid from the pleura • ...

Respitory System 2013-01-29

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Loss of voice/ vocal cords
Pus in the pleural cavity
Blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches
Disorder that causes the airways to swell and narrow, causing wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing
Inflammation/ infection of the larynx, trachea, and the brochi
Inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest that leads to chest pain when you breathe or cough
Purified protien derivative of tuberculin
Profuse nose bleed
Collasped part of the lung
Bleeding from the nose

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Neurological disorder affecting the voice muscles in the larynx
Originate or occur in a hospital or a hospital-like setting
Abnormal build up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs
Brief spasm of the vocal cords
Test used to find a mycobacterial infection
Procedure that removes fluid or air from the chest through a needle or tube
Hernia in the diaphram
Pain in the chest
Infection of the lungs and skin characterized by sputum and nodules
Inflammation of the tissue that covers the trachea
Used to see the inside of the airways in order to see what is wrong
Lung disease; makes it hard to breathe
Low on oxygen
Used to measure oxygen in the blood
To take or remove by aspiration

25 Clues: Low on oxygen • Pain in the chest • Profuse nose bleed • Hernia in the diaphram • Bleeding from the nose • Pus in the pleural cavity • Loss of voice/ vocal cords • Collasped part of the lung • Brief spasm of the vocal cords • To take or remove by aspiration • Used to measure oxygen in the blood • Lung disease; makes it hard to breathe • Purified protien derivative of tuberculin • ...

Musculoskeletal System 2013-01-29

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What bone is connected to the femur and vertebral column?
What is a disease that makes the body waste away, turn the muscles stiff, and slow the body’s movement speed?
What fills the center of your bones?
What is the scientific word for the calf?
What is the shoulder joint called?
What is the scientific name for your chest?
It makes your bones show up on x-rays.
What is the longest tendon in your body?
What muscle is anterior to the stomach and assists in the body’s balance?
What is the scientific name of the skin bone?
What is the fibbing bone?
What bone protects the heart and lungs?
What bone does the radius rotate over?
Which muscle is on the underside of the thigh and does the opposite of the quadriceps?
What is a disease that thins and weakens bones so they become very fragile?
What muscle works with the biceps?
What bone connects at the bottom of the skull?
What is the scientific name of the jaw?
This helps with giving an extra burst in short-term activities.
What is the scientific name for your funny bone?
What muscle contracts to straighten the leg at the patella?
This muscle is on the top side of the upper arm.
What muscles are overdeveloped on Mr. Walker’s dog?

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What bone creates the joint between the femur and tibia?
Which type of bone does not have many spaces in it?
There are three _______ in one finger.
What connects bone to bone?
What is the largest and heaviest muscle in your body?
What is it called when a muscle is contracted for an extended period of time?
What bone is connected to the ulna at the elbow and the wrist?
What tissue surrounds bone and prevents them from grinding each other?
What muscle is so developed in football players that make them look like they have no neck?
What makes up the vertebral column?
What is the longest bone in your body?
Which bone has many spaces in it?
What muscle on the sides of your back help with doing chin-ups?
True or false, the pectoralis muscle is in the legs.
What bone does the violin chinrest rest on?
True or false, tendons connect bone to muscle.

39 Clues: What is the fibbing bone? • What connects bone to bone? • Which bone has many spaces in it? • What is the shoulder joint called? • What muscle works with the biceps? • What makes up the vertebral column? • What fills the center of your bones? • There are three _______ in one finger. • It makes your bones show up on x-rays. • What bone does the radius rotate over? • ...

Solar System 2012-11-21

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is a physical model,of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object, which seeks to maintain the relative proportions of the physical size of the original object.
the clockwise spin of a planet or moon as seen from above the planet's North Pole
a gigantic explosion in which a massive star collapses and throws its outer layers into space
the average distance between the earth and the sun approximately 150 million km
a large spherical celestial body that regularly rotates around a star
the counterclockwise spin of a planet or moon as seen from above the planet's North Pole
rough measurement using depth perception as how something far something far from the viewer looks small
a small, rocky object that orbits the sun, usually in a band between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
The distance that light travels in one year; 9.46 trillion km
a natural or artificial body tht revolves around a planet
area of the solar system between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter filled with astroids.
a relatively small,rocky body that travels through space

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a large,reddish star late in its life cycle
a region in space where stars are born or where stars explode at the end of their lives
The distance that light travels in one minute;18,000,000km
a small,hot,dim star that is the leftover center of an old star
a small body of ice, rock, and cosmic dust that follows an elliptical orbit around the sun and that gives off gas and dust in the form of a tail as it passes close to the sun
one of highly dense planets nearest the sun:Mercury,Venus,Earth,and Mars
a planet that has a deep,massive atmosphere,such as Jupiter,Saturn,Uranus,or Neptune
celestial body that is nearly spherical but doesn't meet requirement to be a planet
a meteoroid that reaches the Earth's surface without burning up completely
a bright streak of light that results when a meteoroid burns up in the Earth's atmosphere
a collection of stars,dust,and gas bound together by gravity
a mixture of gasses that surrounds a planet or moon
the sun, the planets,and many more small objects
width of a circle

26 Clues: width of a circle • a large,reddish star late in its life cycle • the sun, the planets,and many more small objects • a mixture of gasses that surrounds a planet or moon • a relatively small,rocky body that travels through space • a natural or artificial body tht revolves around a planet • The distance that light travels in one minute;18,000,000km • ...

Circulatory system 2012-11-14

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cell required for clotting of the blood
blood vessels that connects arterioles and venules and allowes for exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and the body cells
Ventricle:recives blood form the right atrium and pumps the blood into the pulmonary artery
System:transportation system of the body
layer of the heart
muscular wall that seperates the heart into a right and a left side
blood cells
iron-containing protein if the red blood cells;serves to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
Ventricle:recives blood from the left atrium and pumps the blood into the aorta for transport
vessel that carries blood away from the heart

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vessel that carries blood back to the heart
sac that covers the outside of the heart
Valve:flap or cusp between the left atrium nad left ventricle
Valve:flap or cusp between the right ventricle of the heart and the pulmonary artery
portion of the blood
blood cells
period that follows the rest period in the cardiac cycle of ventricular contraction
Valve:located between the left ventricle and the aorta
smooth layer of cells that lines the inside of the heart and is continuous with the inside blood vessels
brief period of rest in the cardiac cycle
that circulates throughthe vessels in the body to carry substances to all the body parts
Valve:flap or cusp between the right atrium and the right ventricle in the heart

22 Clues: blood cells • blood cells • layer of the heart • portion of the blood • cell required for clotting of the blood • sac that covers the outside of the heart • System:transportation system of the body • brief period of rest in the cardiac cycle • vessel that carries blood back to the heart • vessel that carries blood away from the heart • ...

Cardiovascular System 2012-11-30

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Obstruction of a blood vessel by foreign matter carried in the bloodstream.
Tendineae Group of stringlike structures that attach the AV valves to the wall of the heart.
Anchors the developing fetus to the uterus and provides a "bridge" for the exchange of nutrients and waste products between the mother and developing baby.
(HTN) Abnormally high blood pressure.
System The system that supplies our body's transportation needs.
Valve One of the two AV valves; located between the left atrium and ventricle and sometimes called the Mitral Valve.
Vein Any vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
Main and largest artery in the body.
Inflammation of the lining of the heart.
Thin layer of very smooth tissue lining each chamber of the heart.

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Alternating expansion and recoil of the arterial walls produced by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the ventricles; travels as a waveaway from the heart.
Small cavity, such as the pumping chambers of of the heart.
Infraction Death of cardiac muscle cells.
Device for measuring blood pressure in the arteries of a limb.
Cava Also known as the posterior vena cava, is the large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the right atrium of the heart. Is a large diameter, yet short, vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium. It is located in the anterior right superior mediastinum
Any of the small blood vessels that collect blood from the capillaries and join to form veins.
Vessel carrying blood away from the heart.
Stationary blood clot.
Muscle of the heart.
Valve The valve located between the right atrium and ventricle.
Wave Deflection on an electrocardiogram that occurs with replorization of the ventricles.
Pectoris Severe Chest pain resulting when the myocardium is deprived of sufficient oxygen.

22 Clues: Muscle of the heart. • Stationary blood clot. • Main and largest artery in the body. • (HTN) Abnormally high blood pressure. • Inflammation of the lining of the heart. • Infraction Death of cardiac muscle cells. • Vessel carrying blood away from the heart. • Small cavity, such as the pumping chambers of of the heart. • ...

Cardiovascular system 2013-02-10

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Synonym of a blood clot?
Microscopically small blood vessels between arteries and veins that distribute oxygen-rich blood to the body's tissues.
Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart caused by bacteria is called a bacterial ........?
Arrhythmia in which the heart beats slowly?
The most common type of cardiac arrhythmia is?
Pathological condition in which abnormally low blood pressure occurs?
A surgically implanted electronic device that helps regulate the heartbeat?
A machine that helps restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock is?
This pathological condition is usually caused by atherosclerosis and hypertension or a congenital weakness in the vessel wall.
The narrowing or constriction of an opening is called a ........?

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What is the name of artery which is located in the back of the knee?
Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart is?
Uncomfortable sensations in the chest from missed heartbeats are called?
Which medication can slow the heart rate to treat atrial fibrillation?
Blueness of the skin caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood is called a .......?
A test in which several electronic sensors are placed on the body to monitor electrical activity associated with the heartbeat?
High blood pressure is called a .......?
Which is the the largest artery in the body and the initial vessel to supply blood from the heart?
Rapid but regular contractions, usually of the atria?
Abnormal heart rhythm is called a ........?

20 Clues: Synonym of a blood clot? • High blood pressure is called a .......? • Arrhythmia in which the heart beats slowly? • Abnormal heart rhythm is called a ........? • The most common type of cardiac arrhythmia is? • Rapid but regular contractions, usually of the atria? • Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart is? • ...

Vascular system 2013-02-17

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root word meaning fat
root word (combining form) that means vein
vessel widens
pertaining to the circulation of the whole body
abnormal condition of hardening
vessel narrows
root word (combining form) that means artery
fatty build up on the inside wall of a blood vessel
vessel that takes blood away from the heart
having a traveling "plug" (can be a clot, air, or fat)
flow of blood into a tissue

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outpouching of a blood vessel wall
vein that has been damaged and bulges outwards
root word (combining form) that means pressure
vessel that takes blood back towards the heart
root word (combining form) that means vessel
process of vessel closure
tiny vessels for exchange of nutrients & wastes
to form a blood clot
root word that means clot
central opening within a blood vessel or catheter

21 Clues: vessel widens • vessel narrows • to form a blood clot • root word meaning fat • process of vessel closure • root word that means clot • flow of blood into a tissue • abnormal condition of hardening • outpouching of a blood vessel wall • root word (combining form) that means vein • vessel that takes blood away from the heart • root word (combining form) that means vessel • ...

Nervous System 2013-02-13

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acts as a relay center and directs sensory impulses to the cerebrum
consist of the brain and spinal cord
largest and highet section of the brain
spaces that connects with each other
responsible for conduction messages to other parts of the brain
consist of the nerve
lowest part of the brain stem
round to protect vertbrae
highly organized system taht coordinates all activities
slow everything down

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mass of nerve tissue
helps maintain balance in the involuntary system
controls involuntary body functions
structural unit of the nervous system
ection below the back of the cerebrum
section located b/w the cerebrum
serves as a shock to brain and spinal cord
prepare body by acts on increasing
located below celebrum at the top of the brain
regulates and controls the autonomic nerves
combination of many nerve fibers,located outside the brain
three membranes

22 Clues: three membranes • mass of nerve tissue • consist of the nerve • slow everything down • round to protect vertbrae • lowest part of the brain stem • section located b/w the cerebrum • prepare body by acts on increasing • controls involuntary body functions • consist of the brain and spinal cord • structural unit of the nervous system • ection below the back of the cerebrum • ...

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circulates continualyy between the ventricles and through the subarchnoid space
counteracts sympathetic
located between cerebrum and midbrain
control involuntary body functions
Nerve cell
hollow spcaes that connect with each other
directs sensory impulse to cerebrum
regulates heartbeat, respiration, swallowing, coughing, and blood pressure
Combination of many nerve fibers located outside the brain and spinal cord
coordinates all activites of the body
regulates and controls autonomic nervous system
largest and highest section

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include nerves
conducts messages to other parts of the brain
mass of nerve tissue well protected by membrain and cranium
include brain and spinal cord
3 membranes that cover and protect brain
continues down from medulla and ends at first or second lumbar vertabrae
controls coordination, balance and posture, muscle tone
increase heartrate, respiration, and blood pressure

20 Clues: Nerve cell • include nerves • counteracts sympathetic • largest and highest section • include brain and spinal cord • control involuntary body functions • directs sensory impulse to cerebrum • located between cerebrum and midbrain • coordinates all activites of the body • 3 membranes that cover and protect brain • hollow spcaes that connect with each other • ...

Respiratory System 2013-03-02

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Lungs are separated from the abdominal cavity by a muscle called the _________.
Eventually, the bronchioles and end in tiny air sacs with a single cell layer.
Alveoli are surrounded by theses.
Breathing out
During inhalation the epiglottis lifts up so that air passes over the larynx and into the _______
___________ brings oxygen into the lungs and eliminates Co2
Another name for the pharynx.
Look like small clusters of grapes.
The epiglottis prevents _________ from entering the airway during swallowing.
Another name for trachea.
These are spongy tissues filled with alveoli, blood vessels, and nerves.

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Breathing In
The respiratory system is divided into the _____ respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract.
The bronchus enters the lung and further divides into small branches called ___________.
Every Cell Needs This To Survive
Respiration involves inhalation & __________.
A piece of cartilage acts like a lid over the larynx.
Air enters the nose and passes into the ______.
The right lung has _____ lobes.
The voice box.
Each lung is covered by a two-layered sac called.

21 Clues: Breathing In • Breathing out • The voice box. • Another name for trachea. • Another name for the pharynx. • The right lung has _____ lobes. • Every Cell Needs This To Survive • Alveoli are surrounded by theses. • Look like small clusters of grapes. • Respiration involves inhalation & __________. • Air enters the nose and passes into the ______. • ...

Endrocrine System 2013-02-28

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mineral substances,such as sodium and potassium
ia a rare chronic disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of the extremities
secreted by the hypothalamus
hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets
excessive thirst
protein hormone secreted by fat cells
stimulates the secretion of hormones by the thyroid gland.
hormone release during the second half of the menstrual cycle
influence the sleep-wakefulness cycle

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insufficient or absent secretion of the parathyroid hormone
stimulates ovulation in the female
corticosteroid that has an anti-inflammatory action
insulin resistance disorder
hormone increases the production of melanin in melanocytes
steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and adrenal cortex
autoimmune disease, antibodies destroy cells of the thyroid gland
exaggerated hyperthyroidism
works with the parathyroid hormone to decrease calcium levels
benign tumor of the adrenal gland
pea-sized gland that is divided into two parts
caused by very high blood sugar
not enough cortisol or aldosterone
abnormally high concentration of calcium
tumor of the pineal gland

24 Clues: excessive thirst • tumor of the pineal gland • insulin resistance disorder • exaggerated hyperthyroidism • secreted by the hypothalamus • caused by very high blood sugar • benign tumor of the adrenal gland • stimulates ovulation in the female • not enough cortisol or aldosterone • protein hormone secreted by fat cells • influence the sleep-wakefulness cycle • ...

Excretory System 2013-02-11

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contoh hewan invertebrata yang mempunyai alat ekskresi sel api adalah
sistem ekskresi pada belalang berupa pembuluh
komposisi batu ginjal terdiri dari 80%
nama lain dari penyakit batu ginjal
alat ekskresi cacing tanah berupa sepasang
diabetes melitus disebabkan kekurangan
nama lain dari ginjal
tabung saluran yang menghubungkan kandung kemih dengan lubang pengeluaran urine keluar tubuh adalah
ikan air tawar mengeksresi
proses pengeluaran sisa metabolisme yang tidak digunakan oleh tubuh dalam bentuk urine,keringat atau CO2 disebut
rangsangan untuk buang air besar disebut
hormon yang dihasilkan oleh korteks ginjal yang berfungsi mengubah glikogen menjadi glukosa
pengeluaran zat sisa pada echinodermata dilakukan oleh
antar lapisan hepatosit dipisahkan oleh
epidermis yang melindungi sel dan mencegah masuknya bibit penyakit merupakan fungsi dari
penyakit yang tida bisa mengeluarkan urine
proses penyaringan darah oleh nefron disebut
penyakit pilulusan yang terjadi akibat kekurangan hormon ADH adalh diabetes
proses pembentukan batu ginjal disebut
enzim pada hati yang menguraikan asam amino mejadi ornitin+urea ialah
hasil dari filtrasi ialah
lapisan bagian luar dari ginjal
membantu ketersediaan kalsium dalam darah merupakan fungsi dari
stratum spinosum pada epidermis terdiri dari stratum lusidum dan stratum
tempat terjadinya filtrasi
kulit terdiri dari 3 lapisan yaitu epidermis, dermis dan

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hati dibungkus oleh
pembuluh darah pada hati dan empedu disatukan oleh kapsul
zat warna tinja dan urine yang merupakan hasil dari oksidasi
saraf perasa tekanan pada kulit disebut juga dengan
urine banyak mengandung albumin adalah salah satu gejala dari penyakit
hati disusun oleh sel sel hepatosit, satu hepatosit dan hepatosit lain dipisahkan oleh
proses pengeluaran sisa pencernaan atau feses disebut
tempat terjadinya proses augmentasi di tubulus
kelenjar keringat dikenal juga dengan istilah
proses pengeluaran urine dari dalam tubuh
2,5% dari komposisi urine sesungguhnya ialah
aktifitas kelenjar keringat dipengaruhi oleh enzim
proses penyerapan kembali zat-zat yang masih ada dalam darah setelah proses filtrasi disebut
ginjal pada reprilia termasuk
pembuluh yang mengangkut darah keluar dari hati adalah
apabila urine mengandung darah akan menimbulkan penyakit
Hormon Anti Diuretik (ADH) disekresikan oleh kelenjar
organ ekskresi yang menghasilkan urine
saraf perasa panas pada kulit disebut
istilah dari penawar racun ialah
banyaknya air pada tubulus kontortus distal diatur oleh hormon
tempat sekeresi cairan empedu adalah
kelenjar keringat pada kulit terdapat pada lapisan
pusat pengatur suhu terdapat di
pigmen empedu yang menghasilkan warna hijau-biru ialah

51 Clues: hati dibungkus oleh • nama lain dari ginjal • hasil dari filtrasi ialah • ikan air tawar mengeksresi • tempat terjadinya filtrasi • ginjal pada reprilia termasuk • pusat pengatur suhu terdapat di • lapisan bagian luar dari ginjal • istilah dari penawar racun ialah • nama lain dari penyakit batu ginjal • tempat sekeresi cairan empedu adalah • saraf perasa panas pada kulit disebut • ...

NERVOUS SYSTEM 2012-07-09

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Myelinated nerve fibers
The outer layer of the cerebum is the?
Pathway for impulses between the the brain and spinal cord
Responsible for coordinating all the activity of the body
Controls vision
Individual nerve cells
Largest organ in the body
The nerve of the peripherial nervous system are the spinal nerves and the
Cerebum is the blank part of the brain
Cerebrospinal fluid
PNS
Neuron has only a single
Term meaning bridge

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Efferent neurons
Highly branched projections that receive impulses
Acts as a center for relaying impulses from the eyes
Fatty substance that acts as insulation
CNS
Controls the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, digestive system
Fight or flight reaction
Controls motor function
Unsheathed and uncovered cell bodies and dendrites
Axon of one neuron meets the dendrite

23 Clues: CNS • PNS • Controls vision • Efferent neurons • Cerebrospinal fluid • Term meaning bridge • Individual nerve cells • Myelinated nerve fibers • Controls motor function • Fight or flight reaction • Neuron has only a single • Largest organ in the body • Axon of one neuron meets the dendrite • The outer layer of the cerebum is the? • Cerebum is the blank part of the brain • ...

Respiratory System 2012-04-15

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Defieciency of oxygen due to decreased oxygen in blood.
Normal, easy respiration.
Abnormally slow breathing.
The amout of air in 1 inhalation/exhalation.
Passageway for air only.
A genetic disease that produces large amounts of sticky think secretion that clog the lungs and pancreas.
Condition of bluish coloration of skin caused by decreased oxygen in the blood.
Windpipe, lined with cilia and mucus; cleans and moistens air.
Organ that exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Dilation of bronchial tubes.
Air moving over the vocal cords vibrates to produce sound.
Inflammation of sinuses.
The expulsion of air from the lungs.
Very shallow breathing.
Inflammation of the voice box.
Pus in the pleural cavity.
A lipoprotein secreted by the alveolar cells.
Difficult voice; hoarseness or any voice impairment.
The exchange of gases between the systemic capillaries and body tissues.
Fluid in the lungs.
Contraction of the muscles of the larynx.
The potential space between the two pleura of the lungs.
Reason internal intercostal muscles are important.
Removal of adenoids.
Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs.
Spitting up blood.
exhalation.
Air left in the lungs after a forceful exhalation.
Cough up and spit out mucus from the respiratory tract.
Reflex spasms of the diaphragm.
Blood in the pleural cavity; seen in pneumonia, tuberculosis, or carcinoma.
A nose bleed.

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____ is when alveoli looses its elasticity and can't recoil.
Hard surface seperating oral cavity from nasal cavity.
Tiny air sacs in the lungs.
Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacteria that causes formation of tubercles, caseation necrosis of lung tissue.
Base of the lungs, large muscle that relaxes and contracts to allow air to rush in and to be pushed out of the lungs.
Voice box; has two vocal cords which vibrate to produce your voice.
Rapid breathing.
Nares.
How are irritants on mucosa of the larynx are removed.
Removal of tonsils.
Hair-like structures in the nose and sweep mucus to your throat where you swallow it.
Instrument used for measuring breathing.
Keep food from entering the larynx.
The amount of air remaining in the lungs after all that can be breathed out forcibly.
The accumulation of carbon dioxide
Hypersensitivity and irritation of conducting passageways.
Also called pharyngeal tonsils or nasopharyngeal tonsils.
Decrease in the amount of oxygen and increase in amount of carbon dioxide in the blood leading to absence of pulse.
Discharge from the nose.
The chemical process that allows oxygen and glucose to produce energy and water.
The passages that direct air into the lungs; make smaller and smaller tubes that look like the branches of a tree.
The primary entrance for air into the respiratory system.
Air in pleural space.
The visceral and parietal are each.
The throat.

57 Clues: Nares. • exhalation. • The throat. • A nose bleed. • Rapid breathing. • Spitting up blood. • Removal of tonsils. • Fluid in the lungs. • Removal of adenoids. • Air in pleural space. • Very shallow breathing. • Passageway for air only. • Inflammation of sinuses. • Discharge from the nose. • Normal, easy respiration. • Abnormally slow breathing. • Pus in the pleural cavity. • ...

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a simple carbohydrate
vessels that transport oxygenated blood from arteries to capillaries
minute tubes carrying blood to body cells
lower right section of the heart
a gas you breathe out
through the heart in a spacific pathway
the red pigment in the red blood cells
the stuff that makes blood red
hollow tubes with thick walls carrying blood
helps you breathe
upper left section of the heart
blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart

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lower left section of the heart
a large arterie through which oxygenated blood is pumped
muscular organ that pumps blood through the circlatory system
moves blood to and around parts of the body
a form of energy released during celluar respriation
upper section of the heart
the vessle through which oxygenated blood
the red stuff inside you
a gas in the air that you need to breathe
helps you think

22 Clues: helps you think • helps you breathe • a simple carbohydrate • a gas you breathe out • the red stuff inside you • upper section of the heart • the stuff that makes blood red • lower left section of the heart • upper left section of the heart • lower right section of the heart • the red pigment in the red blood cells • through the heart in a spacific pathway • ...

Human System 2013-06-16

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Excess tissue fluid around cells.
Tube connecting the Bladder and the Kidneys.
Clots blood to protect wounds.
Bottom section of the heart
Cervical nodes are found where.
What system circulates lymph and blood throughout the body.
Maximus Largest muscle in the human body.
Largest mass of Lymphatic tissue
Top section of the heart
Longest bone in the human body.
Largest organ of the human body.

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Where in the human body would you find the Loop of Henle.
If energy isn't used up it is stored as.
System that controls our breathing
Principal vessel which distributes oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation.
What colour blood cells help fight infections.
Pulmonary Artery carries _____ blood.
Which is the only artery to carry deoxygenated blood.
Cells that carry oxygen all throughout the body.
What is longer, small or large intestine.
Largest gland in the human body.
Cage like structure protecting the vital organs of the upper body.

22 Clues: Top section of the heart • Bottom section of the heart • Clots blood to protect wounds. • Cervical nodes are found where. • Longest bone in the human body. • Largest mass of Lymphatic tissue • Largest gland in the human body. • Largest organ of the human body. • Excess tissue fluid around cells. • System that controls our breathing • Pulmonary Artery carries _____ blood. • ...

Global System 2013-05-06

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Frozen ground
When air forms into water
The giving out of energy as particles
Cutting down of forests (trees)
Dioxide The air we exhale (breath out)
Fuels made from nature (dead animals fossils)
Meaning ‘temperature’ and ‘salt’(global conveyor belt)
Formed form the breakdown of organic matter (cows)
Periods between the ice age
sheet Sheets of Ice
Every living organism in the planet
The act of giving out heat or light
Nino Years without rainfall (draught)

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Steam
Gas surrounding the earth
A process where plants makes their own food
Able to be renewed
Water
Atmospheric conditions (rainfall, temperature, cloud cover and precipitation)
Wavelength greater than 1000 metres
Effect Traps heat/ increasing temperature of the earth’s atmosphere
Fuel Fuels made from dead remains of animals and plants
Red light
Everything living thing in the earth's surface and atmosphere
Land
Rainy, Sunny, Snowy
Symbol N in the Periodic table

27 Clues: Land • Steam • Water • Red light • Frozen ground • Able to be renewed • Rainy, Sunny, Snowy • sheet Sheets of Ice • Gas surrounding the earth • When air forms into water • Periods between the ice age • Symbol N in the Periodic table • Cutting down of forests (trees) • Wavelength greater than 1000 metres • Every living organism in the planet • The act of giving out heat or light • ...

Immune System 2013-05-07

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animals that carry disease causing organisms from person to person.
postulates Series of guidelines still used today to identify the microorganism that causes a specific disease.
The first antibiotic to be discovered.
A group of proteins that help other cells resist viral infection.
Activated mast cells release the chemical known as ________.
antibiotic that interferes with the growth of bacteria by blocking protein synthesis on their ribosomes.
nonspecific defense in the nose in throat that traps viruses and bacteria.
Bodies most important non-specific defense.
poisons that produce illness by disrupting bodily functions.
The most common overreactions of the immune system.
The injection of a weakend or mild form of a pathogen to produce immunity.
Scientist who found children suffering from joint inflammation and pain. He figured out it was caused by a bite from a deer tick.
Formation of a mass of growing tissue.

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Change other than an injury that disrupts the normal functions of the body.
an enzyme that breaks down the cell walls of many bacteria.
non-living pathogen that can use the materials of a host cell to make copies of itself until the cell bursts.
compounds that kill bacteria without harming the cells of humans or animals.
system The bodies primary defense against pathogens.
The use of a combination of chemicals to destroy cancer cells.
The spread of cancerous tumors beyond their original site.
Disease causing agent.
pathogen spread by sexual contact.
dramatic example of what happens when cells of the immune system are weakened by infection.
Smooth muscle contractions reduce the size of air passageways in the lungs and make breathing difficult.
A protein that helps destroy pathogens.
A substance that triggers an immune response.
Life-threatening disease in which cells multiply uncontrollably and destroy healthy tissue.
Cancerous tumors.
Elevated body temperature.
Theory of Disease Conclusion that infectious diseases were caused by microorganisms.

30 Clues: Cancerous tumors. • Disease causing agent. • Elevated body temperature. • pathogen spread by sexual contact. • The first antibiotic to be discovered. • Formation of a mass of growing tissue. • A protein that helps destroy pathogens. • Bodies most important non-specific defense. • A substance that triggers an immune response. • ...

Circulatory System 2013-05-06

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major organ of the circulatory system
Movement of blood from the heart to all parts of the body
protein or carbohydrate on the surface of the RBC
lower chambers of the heart
Reach the site of infection and destroy microorganisms
upper number, when ventricles relax
upper chambers of the heart
supplies blood to small intestine and liver
Connects arteries to veins
Returns deoxygenated blood to the heart

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Carries blood away from the heart
clumping of blood between blood types
major artery leaving the heart
the movement of blood throughout the body
prevents blood from flowing backwards in the heart
Cell fragments of large cells made in the bone marrow
Transports O2 to all parts of the body
Liquid component of blood
upper number, when ventricles contract
supplies blood to the heart

20 Clues: Liquid component of blood • Connects arteries to veins • lower chambers of the heart • supplies blood to the heart • upper chambers of the heart • major artery leaving the heart • Carries blood away from the heart • upper number, when ventricles relax • major organ of the circulatory system • clumping of blood between blood types • Transports O2 to all parts of the body • ...

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Liquid component of blood
prevents blood from flowing backwards in the heart
lower chambers of the heart
Connects arteries to veins
Reach the site of infection and destroy microorganisms
major organ of the circulatory system
Carries blood away from the heart
cava major vein returning blood to the heart

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supplies blood to the kidneys
blood travels between the heart and lungs
upper number, when ventricles relax
Movement of blood from the heart to all parts of the body
Returns deoxygenated blood to the heart
released to catch RBC to form clot or scab
clumping of blood between blood types
Transports O2 to all parts of the body
supplies blood to small intestine and liver
the movement of blood throughout the body
Returns fluid in the tissues back to the bloodstream
major artery leaving the heart

20 Clues: Liquid component of blood • Connects arteries to veins • lower chambers of the heart • supplies blood to the kidneys • major artery leaving the heart • Carries blood away from the heart • upper number, when ventricles relax • clumping of blood between blood types • major organ of the circulatory system • Transports O2 to all parts of the body • ...

Distributed System 2013-10-02

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Which clocks avoids the problem in logical clocks
A logical layer acts as an interface and placed in between Distributed applications and Local Operating systems
Property of a distributed system
Distribution of a single layer across multiple machines
One important resource that needs to be synchronized
Process of packing data into message that is used in RMI
Passive system in Crystian's algorithm
A message that sends to allocate resource in Ring Algorithm is
Client stub which does packing & Unpacking in RPC
Type of relationship captured in vector clocks
Distribution of the different layers in a multi tiered architectures across multiple machines

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Name of time server in Berkeley's
Process of choosing coordinator is called
Remote Method Invocation
Happens before relation used in which clocks
Where the server register their object’s interfaces in RMI
Remote Procedure Call
Hiding where a resource is located
Server stub is called in RMI
Thick Client
A thread which reads the incoming client’s requests, examine sthe requests and hand it to the worker thread.
Clock in computer is also called as

22 Clues: Thick Client • Remote Procedure Call • Remote Method Invocation • Server stub is called in RMI • Property of a distributed system • Name of time server in Berkeley's • Hiding where a resource is located • Clock in computer is also called as • Passive system in Crystian's algorithm • Process of choosing coordinator is called • Happens before relation used in which clocks • ...

Cardiovascular System 2013-11-05

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an x-ray of blood vessels
medicine used to reduce edema, or swelling
abnormal heart rhythm
combining form for blood clot
term for high blood pressure
narrowing of a blood vessel
an acronym for electrocardiogram
combining form for pericardium
heart rate is too fast
combining form for pulse
combining form for aorta
upper two chambers of the heart
combining form for heart
this is a contraction of a heart beat
Positron ____ tomography (PET) measures blood flow

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a fatal rupture or balloon like bulge in an artery wall
inner membranous lining for the chambers and valves of the heart
combining form for blood vessel
lower two chambers of the heart
Doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease
this is the relaxation of a heart beat
combining form for artery
these are used to dissolve blood clots in heart attack victims
term for low blood pressure
pulsations of the heart felt as thumping in the chest
buildup of fatty material deposited in the wall of an artery
small puncture of the skin made for the purpose of drawing blood
mass traveling through bloodstream causing blockage of the vessel
stationary blood clot, usually formed from elements of the blood
term for rapid but regular heartbeat

30 Clues: abnormal heart rhythm • heart rate is too fast • combining form for pulse • combining form for aorta • combining form for heart • an x-ray of blood vessels • combining form for artery • term for low blood pressure • narrowing of a blood vessel • term for high blood pressure • combining form for blood clot • combining form for pericardium • combining form for blood vessel • ...

Urinary System 2013-12-03

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Process of surgically fixing the kidneys in place
Pertaining to near
Pertaining to outer region
Pertaining to the mucous membrane
dissolved substance that carries electricity
Pertaining to the urine, urinary system
Action of taking in( absorbing) again and again
pertaining to the hip bone
Instrument used to examine the bladder
Condition of urinating at night
Small tube
Condition of deficient potassium in the blood
Pertaining to within the bladder
Pertaining to aboive the hip bone
Renal substance that helps to increase blood pressure
Process of contractions around
Pertaining to complete urine
Pertaining to far
Pertaining to many fluid-filled semi-solid cysts (on the kidneys)
Condition without urine

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Process of recording layers of the kidneys
Condition of blood in the urine
Pertaining to the kidney
State of not holding together
Action of filtering
Process of making urine
Condition of much urine
Pertaining to the bladder
Pertaining to a low pH
Pertaining to (over a long period) of time

30 Clues: Small tube • Pertaining to far • Pertaining to near • Action of filtering • Pertaining to a low pH • Process of making urine • Condition of much urine • Condition without urine • Pertaining to the kidney • Pertaining to the bladder • Pertaining to outer region • pertaining to the hip bone • Pertaining to complete urine • State of not holding together • Process of contractions around • ...

Urinary System 2013-12-03

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Process of contractions around
Action of taking in( absorbing) again and again
Pertaining to the kidney
Process of making urine
Renal substance that helps to increase blood pressure
Pertaining to aboive the hip bone
Pertaining to the urine, urinary system
Pertaining to a low pH
Pertaining to many fluid-filled semi-solid cysts (on the kidneys)
Condition of much urine
Pertaining to within the bladder
Action of filtering
Pertaining to far
pertaining to the hip bone
dissolved substance that carries electricity
Condition of urinating at night
Condition of blood in the urine
Process of surgically fixing the kidneys in place
Pertaining to outer region
Instrument used to examine the bladder

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Condition without urine
Process of recording layers of the kidneys
Pertaining to the bladder
Pertaining to the mucous membrane
Pertaining to complete urine
State of not holding together
Pertaining to near
Small tube
Condition of deficient potassium in the blood

29 Clues: Small tube • Pertaining to far • Pertaining to near • Action of filtering • Pertaining to a low pH • Condition without urine • Process of making urine • Condition of much urine • Pertaining to the kidney • Pertaining to the bladder • pertaining to the hip bone • Pertaining to outer region • Pertaining to complete urine • State of not holding together • Process of contractions around • ...

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Largest part of brain.
Send information BETWEEN sensory neurons and motor neurons. Most interneurons are located in the central nervous system.
Neurons can also be classified by the ________ that they send information:
Branched parts of a neuron that receive impulses from other neurons.
Single long fiber that carries impulses away from the cell body.
Spaces in between the nerve cells.
Controls and coordinates all the functions of the body.
Axon coated with insulation made of_________.
The pathway that an impulse follows to illicit a response to a stimulus.
A change in the environment.

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Send messages away from the cell body.
Involuntary
How the body reacts to a stimulus.
The “jumping across” the synapse is facilitated (helped) by chemicals called ______.
(or afferent) neurons: send information from sensory receptors (e.g., in skin, eyes, nose, tongue, ears) TOWARD the central nervous system.
Responsible for the coordination of muscles and is the center of balance
(or efferent) neurons: send information AWAY from the central nervous system to muscles or glands.
Is the scientific name for a Nerve Cell.
Voluntary
Contains cytoplasm and the nucleus. Impulses pass through here to the axon.

20 Clues: Voluntary • Involuntary • Largest part of brain. • A change in the environment. • How the body reacts to a stimulus. • Spaces in between the nerve cells. • Send messages away from the cell body. • Is the scientific name for a Nerve Cell. • Axon coated with insulation made of_________. • Controls and coordinates all the functions of the body. • ...

Respiratory System 2013-12-10

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Large portion of CO2 is combined with water in plasma creating _________acid
Carbon ______ By-product of burning fossil fuels
Pleura tissue that lines chest wall.
Part of the respiratory system that is the common opening in the back of the mouth that is used for air exchange & swallowing.
clinically refers to “collapse” of the lungs
Tidal volume + inspiratory reserve volume + expiratory reserve volume = _________capacity.
Achondral airway that leads to alveolar ducts.
The respiratory system is most important & efficient body system for maintaining acid-base ___________
clinically refers to an artificial opening created in the trachea with apparatus
absence of breathing
Accumulation of pus in the thorax due to an infection of the pleural cavity
Firm cartilage structure at the opening to the major airways which allows animals to make sounds
The process of taking air into the lungs.

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The trachea and main bronchi are ringed with
Volume of air moved during a complete respiratory motion
Presence of air within their chest cavity; however, this air is outside of the lungs.
clinically refers to a surgical procedure in which in incision is made into the trachea
Volume of air that can’t be expired
inflammation of the nose
The wall of the alveoli contain.
Hemoglobin binds with oxygen
a deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues of the body
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) of horses

23 Clues: absence of breathing • inflammation of the nose • Hemoglobin binds with oxygen • The wall of the alveoli contain. • Pleura tissue that lines chest wall. • Volume of air that can’t be expired • The process of taking air into the lungs. • The trachea and main bronchi are ringed with • clinically refers to “collapse” of the lungs • ...

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_____ are fluid filled chambers that protect the brain from impact and infection
_____ is the area of higher thinking, made of grey matter
________is the primary visual area of the brain
_______is the sensory area of the brain
skeletal muscles
_____"relay station"
________controls smooth muscles
_______is the primary auditory are of the brain
_____ coordinates the "startle" response
______ seperates the left and right hemispheres
____ = white matter

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_____ are cells of PNS
_____receives and intergrates sensory info to initiate a motor response
"little brain"
______ = higher level thinking, past, present and future
_____is the ability to maitain body position
_______receives chemical signals
_______receives and transmits sensory info to the CNS and executes motor respons
_____ is responsible for awkward responses
______ outer coat of the cerebrum
______converts electrical signals to chemical signals or chemical signals back to electrical signals
_____are involved in learning and memory
_____ are cells of CNS
_____are involved in emotions and learning
_____ transmits electrical signals

25 Clues: "little brain" • skeletal muscles • ____ = white matter • _____"relay station" • _____ are cells of PNS • _____ are cells of CNS • ________controls smooth muscles • _______receives chemical signals • ______ outer coat of the cerebrum • _____ transmits electrical signals • _______is the sensory area of the brain • _____are involved in learning and memory • ...

Respiratory System 2014-01-07

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hollow, air-containing spaces within the skull that produce mucus, lighten the bones of the skull and help produce sound
inflammation of the bronchi
throat
apparatus used to measure lung volumes and air flow
absence of oxygen
collection of pus in the lungs
double folded membrane surrounding each lung
infectious disease caused by Myocobacterium tuberculosis; lungs are usually involved, but any organ may be affected
muscle that contracts and relaxes to make breathing possible
flap of cartilage attached to the root of the tongue, prevents choking or aspiration of food
fiberoptic or rigid endoscope inserted into the bronchi tubes for diagnosis, biopsy or collection of specimens
malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi
contagious bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx and trachea, caused by Bordetella pertussis, also known as whooping cough

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windpipe
region between the lungs in the chest cavity, contains the trachea, heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchial tubes
lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx;pharyngeal tonsils
smallest branches of bronchi
nose job
division of a lung
inflammation and infection of aveoli, which fill with pus or products of inflammatory reaction
breathing process of moving air into and out of the lungs
disease where there is a thick layer of mucous that doesn't drain normally
removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination
gas that passes into the bloodstream at the lungs and travels to all body cells
chronic inflammatory disorder with airway obsturction

25 Clues: throat • windpipe • nose job • absence of oxygen • division of a lung • inflammation of the bronchi • smallest branches of bronchi • collection of pus in the lungs • double folded membrane surrounding each lung • malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi • apparatus used to measure lung volumes and air flow • chronic inflammatory disorder with airway obsturction • ...

Respiratory System 2014-01-07

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a radiograph of the lung obtained during bronchography
voice box
collection of fluid in the pleural cavity
lip like piece of cartilage that covers the larynx
measures ventilation (breathing) mechanics of the lungs, that is, the quantity of air moved into and out of the lungs under normal conditions
windpipe
breathing in
division of lungs
chronic dilation of the bronchus or bronchi; secondary to infection that usually involves the lower portion of the lung
acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction
throat; composed of the nasopharynx, oropharynxm and larynopharynx

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spasm and narrowing of bronchi, which leads to bronchial airway obstruction
lung inflammation a type of pneumonia in bronchial tubes
lower portion of the lung
gas that passes into bloodstream at the lungs and travels to all body cells
hair like structure attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tracked
(of lung) midline region where the bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit the lungs
a malignant tumor arising in the pleura
air containing cavities in the bones near the nose
upper most portion of the lung
material expelled from the chest by coughing or clearing the throat
an infection disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis; lungs usually involved, but any organ can be affected
nose job
actue respiratory syndrome in children and infants; characterized by obstruction of the larynx, barking cough, and stridor
breathing out

25 Clues: windpipe • nose job • voice box • breathing in • breathing out • division of lungs • lower portion of the lung • upper most portion of the lung • a malignant tumor arising in the pleura • collection of fluid in the pleural cavity • lip like piece of cartilage that covers the larynx • air containing cavities in the bones near the nose • ...

Cardiovascular System 2014-02-07

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Carries blood from the heart to the lungs
Responsible for increasing heart rate
Lead oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body
The pressure during ventricular relaxtion
The pressure generated as blood is ejected from the heart
Stimulates the SA node to increase heart Rate

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Small blood vessels
The number of times your heart beats per minute
Result of Heart Rate multiplied by Systolic blood pressure (Stroke Volume)
Distributes messages from the SA Node
Responsible for decreasing heart rate
Heart muscle
Amount of blood ejected from left ventricle
Strength of ventricular contraction
Pacemaker for the heart
Contraction phase of the heart
The major parasympathetic nerve
Actual stretch in the heart
What the heart pumps against (constriction of the Aorta)
Relaxation phase of the heart

20 Clues: Heart muscle • Small blood vessels • Pacemaker for the heart • Actual stretch in the heart • Relaxation phase of the heart • Contraction phase of the heart • The major parasympathetic nerve • Strength of ventricular contraction • Distributes messages from the SA Node • Responsible for decreasing heart rate • Responsible for increasing heart rate • ...

Endocrine System 2014-03-02

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chemical messengers that are released into the bloodstream and transported throughout the body
steroid hormones are derived from this
target tissue: mammary glands
occurs when glands are consistently activated
has the same function as the endocrine system
released by pituitary when it comes in contact with TRH (answer is abbreviation)
released when pituitary is activated by gonadotropin releasing hormone, along with LH
If thyroid hormone exhibits negative feedback of further thyroid hormone production, excess thyroid hormone would cause ____________ and TSH to stop being released.
cortisol can have this function (hint: it can shrink certain organs)
characterized by low BMR, decreased appetite, and weight gain
master and commander of the endocrine system
class of hormone that has its receptor on the outside of the cell
nonsteroid hormones can be derived from this or amino acids

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decreased secretion of cortisol
another word for Cushings' disease
another name for Graves' disease
released by the adrenal cortex
type of hormones secreted by the hypothalamus
target tissue: bones and tissues
class of hormone that has its receptor inside the cell
secreted by the testes when activated by LH
differentiates a target cell from a non-target cell
side of the pituitary that releases tropic hormones
released when pituitary is activated by CRH
feedback mechanism common in the endocrine system
occurs when glands are continually inhibited

26 Clues: target tissue: mammary glands • released by the adrenal cortex • decreased secretion of cortisol • another name for Graves' disease • target tissue: bones and tissues • another word for Cushings' disease • steroid hormones are derived from this • secreted by the testes when activated by LH • released when pituitary is activated by CRH • ...

Respiratory System 2015-03-09

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lung
voice
diaphragm
nose bleed
nose
lack of the sense of smell
wall
mucus

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sinus
taking shallow breaths
breathing
bronchus
carbon dioxide
pharynx
paralysis
inflammation of all the paranasal sinuses
fungal infection of the nasal cavity
oxygen
chest
cough

20 Clues: lung • nose • wall • sinus • voice • chest • cough • mucus • oxygen • pharynx • bronchus • breathing • paralysis • diaphragm • nose bleed • carbon dioxide • taking shallow breaths • lack of the sense of smell • fungal infection of the nasal cavity • inflammation of all the paranasal sinuses

Circulatory System 2015-03-23

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/ White blood cell
/ Excess of blood flow in any part of the body
/ For the most party; cheifly
/ Pertaining to the heart and lungs
/ Element in the atmosphere that is essential for maintaining life in most organisms
/ Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels
/ Disease of red blood cells
/ Excessively rapid heart rate
/ Stoppage of blood flow
/ Lacking Oxygen
Dioxide / A gas, heavier than air; a waste product from the body
/ Instrument used to examine the inside of the heart
/ Containing Oxygen

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/ Enough, sufficient
/ arms, legs, hands and feet
/ Deficiency of white blood cells
/ Inflammation of the heart muscle
/ ECG/EKG, a tracing of heart activity
/ Inflammation of the inside of the heart
/ High blood pressure
/ IV, within a vein
/ Bruised condition
/ Beginning within the heart
Products / Elements that are unfit for the body's use and are eliminated from the body

24 Clues: / Lacking Oxygen • / White blood cell • / IV, within a vein • / Bruised condition • / Containing Oxygen • / Enough, sufficient • / High blood pressure • / Stoppage of blood flow • / arms, legs, hands and feet • / Disease of red blood cells • / Beginning within the heart • / For the most party; cheifly • / Excessively rapid heart rate • / Deficiency of white blood cells • ...

Nervous System 2015-03-24

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Involuntary muscular contraction and relaxation in an unsynchronized, irregular, contorted manner
Trembling, quivering or involuntary movement
Nervous System The part of the Nervous System that means "self-controlling".
The type of medication that helps in treating tremor, depression associated with disease
The part of the Nervous System that connects the CNS to all parts of the body
Cord Contains the motor sensory pathways.
Disease A disease that is a degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons
Controls unconscious brain activity, balance, muscle coordination, and gland stimulation
Inability to sleep

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Inability to move
The control center for most of the vital bodily functions.
Person senses discomfort, distress or suffering due to sensory nerve stimulation
The part of the Nervous System contains the brain and spinal cord
An involuntary, abnormal increase in muscle tone or contraction
Individual nerve cells, the primary functional unit
Unconsciousness, deep stupor.
The type of medication which crosses blood-brain barrier and replaces missing neurotransmitter, dopamine
The junction between two neurons
Bundles of neurons bound together by connective tissue
Dizziness, person has a sensation of moving around in space or objects moving around the person
Being "in a daze"
The largest part of the brain.

22 Clues: Inability to move • Being "in a daze" • Inability to sleep • Unconsciousness, deep stupor. • The largest part of the brain. • The junction between two neurons • Cord Contains the motor sensory pathways. • Trembling, quivering or involuntary movement • Individual nerve cells, the primary functional unit • Bundles of neurons bound together by connective tissue • ...

Respiratory System 2015-03-18

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the main organ of the respiratory system
the back of the throat; connects the mouth with the windpipe
plant structure through which a plant "breathes"
gas that is exhaled by mammals as part of respiration
the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach
the muscle that contracts and relaxes thereby causing one to inhale and exhale
a flap if tissue that covers the windpipe to keep food and water from entering it
the act of taking air into the lungs and expelling waste gases from the lungs
the breathing apparatus for fish and tadpoles
a sticky substance that lines the respiratory tract

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that part of the throat that contains the voice box
of theses result in sound or speech
vibrations of these result in sound or speech
scientific name for the windpipe
microscopic hair-like structures in the respiratory tract
tiny holes on the abdomen of insects through which they breathe
the life process by which energy is released by cells
tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbonxdioxide are exchanged
main branch of the respiratory tract leading into the lungs
the most abundant gas in the air we breathe

20 Clues: scientific name for the windpipe • of theses result in sound or speech • the main organ of the respiratory system • the most abundant gas in the air we breathe • vibrations of these result in sound or speech • the breathing apparatus for fish and tadpoles • plant structure through which a plant "breathes" • that part of the throat that contains the voice box • ...

Nervous System 2015-05-25

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part of brainstem between the pons and spinal cord
the biggest part of your brain
a movement requiring no thought
the outer covering of the human body
five things that give an organism perception
a nerve cell whose cell body is located in the spinal cord
part of the cell membrane that receives chemical signals
nervous system composed of autonomic and somatic
sensation of flavor (what your tongue does)

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event evoking a certain response in an organism
part of brain that smooths out actions
nerve cell that gives you your special senses
non-touching area of two nerve cells
short projection of the nerve cell
creates communication between sensory and motor neurons with the CNS
proper term for a nerve cell
to carry information away from the CNS
part of nerve cell that contains the nucleus
nervous system composed of brain and spinal cord
long projection of the nerve cell

20 Clues: proper term for a nerve cell • the biggest part of your brain • a movement requiring no thought • long projection of the nerve cell • short projection of the nerve cell • the outer covering of the human body • non-touching area of two nerve cells • part of brain that smooths out actions • to carry information away from the CNS • sensation of flavor (what your tongue does) • ...

Nervous System 2015-05-27

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stim
inner ear
touch
nerv syst
tast
tong
blindspot
resp
brain
smel
cerebr
reflex
axon

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pupil
spinchord
sight
cerebel
nerve cell
skin
eye layer
hearing

21 Clues: stim • tast • skin • tong • resp • smel • axon • pupil • sight • touch • brain • cerebr • reflex • cerebel • hearing • spinchord • inner ear • nerv syst • eye layer • blindspot • nerve cell

Network system 2015-10-09

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An attempt to use another person's identity to commit a crime.
a computer network that allows limited access from outside a private network associated with a company.
a string of characters that allows access to a computer, interface, or system.
the theoretical amount of data that can be transmitted across a given media.
the process of verifying that "you are who you say you are"
role defined for users who have the privileges to use and modify applications, such as databases.
a piece of software that attaches to the computer
malicious software meant to gain access, disrupt computer operation, or gather sensitive information.
defines the type of tasks the user (assigned to this role) can perform on a network. Roles are associated with users.
the actual amount of data that can be transmitted across a given media relative to the restrictions and resistance of the media.
contain settings for the network environment, such as desktop configuration and menu options.

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it is a person who gains unauthorized access to a computing device or network.
local or restricted computer using Internet Protocol technology to share information, operational systems, or computing services within an organization.
a physical device or application designed to deny incoming or outgoing traffic on a network.
the removal of the control information of the message once it reaches the destination.
person responsible for configuring a network system and managing its operation.
a type of malware that collects user information by tracking the habits of users.
the lag or length of time that occurs between each point during information transfer.
the creating and formatting of the data to be sent.
software that uses computer networks and security holes to replicate itself.

20 Clues: a piece of software that attaches to the computer • the creating and formatting of the data to be sent. • the process of verifying that "you are who you say you are" • An attempt to use another person's identity to commit a crime. • the theoretical amount of data that can be transmitted across a given media. • ...

endocrine System 2015-10-13

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hormones that do not enter the bloodstream
messenger model/mechanism of hormone action used by steroid hormones which bring their message directly into the cell
gland/one of a pair of ductless glands, located above the kidneys, consisting of a cortex, which produces steroidal hormones, and a medulla, which produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.
hormone/hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney
hormone production by an endocrine gland
system/a collection of glands and groups of cells thats secrete hormones that regulate growth,development, and homeostsis
hormone/class of hormones that can pass through the cell membrane; can be stored in the body
by the thyroid gland and decreases the blood calcium levels by stimulating calcium deposit in the bones. The antagonist of the parathyroid hormone.
hormone production by an endocrine gland
hormone/A peptide hormone released from the anterior pituitary, it stimulates the production and secretion of steroid hormones by the adrenal cortex.
hormone/hormone secreted by anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth of bones
hormones/class of hormones that cannot pass through the cell membrane; less likely to be stored in the body
gland/the master gland of the endocrine system

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of the brain which links the endocine and nervous system, and controls the pituitary gland.
part of kidney which produces corticosteroids; helps body deal with longtern stress
by parathyroid glands and controls calcium and phosphate metabolism
hormone/A protein hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates ovulation in females and androgen production in males.
affecting nerves causing muscle spasms as a result of low amounts of calcium in the blood caused by a deficiency of the parathyroid hormone
of the GH in adults which causes an overgrowth of bones in the hands, feet, and face
hormone released by anterior pituitary which promotes lactation.
"messengers" of the endocrine system that are released into the blood
gland/gland found in neck that regulates rate of metabolism; produces thyroxine
messenger model/mechanism of hormone action used by protein hormones; attach to cell membrane receptors which activate enzymes in the cell to produce the desired effect
feedback/a response that opposes the original stimulus
feedback/Process that amplifies a small change (Reinforce change)
condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily; may be caused by hypersecretion of parahormone
stimulating hormone/secreted in increasing amounts during puberty, by the anterior pituitary gland, to stimulate development of reproductive cell follicles
hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. It induces contractions of the uterine muscles during labor.

28 Clues: hormone production by an endocrine gland • hormone production by an endocrine gland • hormones that do not enter the bloodstream • gland/the master gland of the endocrine system • feedback/a response that opposes the original stimulus • hormone released by anterior pituitary which promotes lactation. • ...

Reproductive System 2015-10-25

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bi-
-oma
–ia
–partum or –tocia
contra-
–cele
primi-
–gram
–rrhaphy
–al, -an, -ary, -ic, -ine, -nic
pseudo-
in-
–rrhexis
hyper-
-itis
–genesis
–gravida or -cyesis

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dys-
–plasia
ante-
–cele
–rrhea
endo-
intra-
–lytic
–salpinx
–ectomy
–oid
nulli-
-cide
–algia
neo-
ultra-
–para
-arche

35 Clues: bi- • –ia • in- • dys- • -oma • –oid • neo- • ante- • –cele • endo- • –cele • –gram • -cide • -itis • –para • –rrhea • intra- • –lytic • primi- • nulli- • –algia • hyper- • ultra- • -arche • –plasia • contra- • –ectomy • pseudo- • –salpinx • –rrhaphy • –rrhexis • –genesis • –partum or –tocia • –gravida or -cyesis • –al, -an, -ary, -ic, -ine, -nic

Global System 2015-04-29

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Milder climate between two extremes.
An electromagnetic wave over 60 meters in length.
Water which is collected as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.
The process where green plants uses sunlight to create nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
All of the water on the Earth’s surface.
The land and non-living elements on Earth.
A natural resource or source of energy that does not become depleted by use.
A particular weather patterns or condition in a specific region.
The gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
All the living things on Earth.
A community that includes all living things and their physical environment.
The changing of a liquid into a gas, often under the effect of heat.
A colourless and odourless flammable gas.
Producing or using rays of light that cannot be seen and are longer than rays that produces red light.

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The process of clearing trees.
Sheet A layer of ice covering a vast land.
Fuel A type of fuel that contains the carbon of preserved animals and plants that have died millions of years ago.
The state of the atmosphere condition.
The emission of energy in the form of rays or waves.
Dependent upon the combining effect of temperature and salinity in the water.
Effect Warming of the Earth’s surface
Extensive warming that causes drought in parts of Australia
Cycle The process where carbon is recycled through the soil, water, atmosphere and living organisms.
The production or discharged of something for example gas.
A fuel gained from living matter.
A layer of thick subsurface layer of soil that remain below freezing point throughout the whole year.
chemical element that is colourless and odourless uncreative gas.

27 Clues: The process of clearing trees. • All the living things on Earth. • A fuel gained from living matter. • Milder climate between two extremes. • Effect Warming of the Earth’s surface • The state of the atmosphere condition. • All of the water on the Earth’s surface. • A colourless and odourless flammable gas. • Sheet A layer of ice covering a vast land. • ...

Global System 2015-04-29

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The state of the atmosphere condition.
The gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
A type of fuel that contains the carbon of preserved animals and plants that have died millions of years ago.
Warming of the Earth’s surface
A natural resource or source of energy that does not become depleted by use.
Extensive warming that causes drought in parts of Australia
An electromagnetic wave over 60 meters in length.
A layer of ice covering a vast land.
The process of clearing trees.
A fuel gained from living matter.
The land and non-living elements on Earth.

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Producing or using rays of light that cannot be seen and are longer than rays that produces red light.
Dependent upon the combining effect of temperature and salinity in the water.
All of the water on the Earth’s surface.
The process where green plants uses sunlight to create nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
A layer of thick subsurface layer of soil that remain below freezing point throughout the whole year.
The production or discharged of something for example gas.
Water which is collected as droplets on a cold surface when humid air is in contact with it.
A chemical element that is colourless and odourless uncreative gas.
The changing of a liquid into a gas, often under the effect of heat.
A gas that is colourless, odourless and incombustible gas that is formed during respiration, combustion and organic decomposition.
All the living things on Earth.
A particular weather patterns or condition in a specific region.
A colourless and odourless flammable gas.
The process where carbon is recycled through the soil, water, atmosphere and living organisms.
Milder climate between two extremes.
A community that includes all living things and their physical environment.
The emission of energy in the form of rays or waves.

28 Clues: Warming of the Earth’s surface • The process of clearing trees. • All the living things on Earth. • A fuel gained from living matter. • A layer of ice covering a vast land. • Milder climate between two extremes. • The state of the atmosphere condition. • All of the water on the Earth’s surface. • A colourless and odourless flammable gas. • ...

Information System 2014-11-09

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Translates the movement of a plastic stick into electronic information that a computer can process
The first program that runs on your computer and acts as a intermediary between your system hardware and system software
It is a field used to identify individual tuples in a relation that cannot have null values
It is a device that has the ball on top or on the side which is use with finger to move the cursor position on the screen
It is a device that can read text or illustrations printed on a paper and translate the information in a form the computer can use
The one that holds primary responsibility for systems development
The most common type of enterprise-wide system
Direct sale from business to consumer through electronic storefronts
An amount of money that is computerized, stored, and used as cash for e-commerce transactions
A collection of elements and procedures that interact to accomplish a goal.
These are programs that enable people to perform everyday task accurately and efficiently
Covers the collection of details stored in database.
It is the main input device that is used to input textual information to the PC
Standard set of specifications for Internet applications that run on handheld, wireless devices
The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence
Relies on the use of wireless devices
Use of information and communications technology to improve the relationship between citizen and government
A big-box like component of the PC that houses and organizes all important computer components
An output device that allows users to hear sounds from the computer
It consists of records and fields
The backbone of office automation
It is used to choose the columns in a table that you want returned by your query
It is a row in the table that contains information such as name, address, phone number, etc
It is a device that enables computers to communicate with each other over a telephone line or a cable line
It is a device that enables to input, process and deliver sound

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A collection of people, hardware, software, data, and procedures that interact to generate information to support the users of an organization
Plan, build, and implement systems that make use of computers that a company has or will acquire
For every row in the first table, there is at most one row in the second
A column of combination of columns used to establish and enforce a link between the data in two tables
Handles graphics displayed in the monitor
It is a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve and process large amount of data
It is a column that contains categories of information
Provide decision-makers with preselected types of information
Controls information and tells the other parts of the computer what to do to accomplish the work that the user wants and then executes it
Refers to all of the system’s physical devices.
This type of driver reads information from a very thin disk that is inside a flat and square plastic case
Allows the computer to capture real-time images and send it over the Internet
A small model
It help managers organize and analyze the information when making decisions
Owned and operated by a single company
It is used to filter the rows in a table that you want returned by your query
Type of printer that offers the best resolution and speed to handle both text and graphic printing
Allows designers to dramatically reduce the time they spend at the drafting board.
Conducting business activities electronically over computer networks
An input device that allows users to move the cursor around the screen
Stores information and conducts searches by using data in related tables
Identification of specific markets to target them with advertising messages
It helps the computer do useful things and contains sets of instruction codes that the computer understands
Single Web site that offers many products and services at one Internet location
A storehouse for a collection of computerized data files

50 Clues: A small model • It consists of records and fields • The backbone of office automation • Relies on the use of wireless devices • Owned and operated by a single company • Handles graphics displayed in the monitor • The most common type of enterprise-wide system • Refers to all of the system’s physical devices. • Covers the collection of details stored in database. • ...

Nervous System 2015-01-25

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part of the brain used for memory and higher level thinking skills
the ion that is more permeable to the neural membrane
the potential difference of a resting neuron
biochemicals used by the nervous system to communicate
structure of eye that houses photorecptors
information in the form of an electrical current
part of the brain used for balance and equilibrium
part of a neuron that sends the message away from the cell body
cranial nerve responsible for smell
cells that produce myelin the PNS
photoreceptors responsible for detecting brightness of light

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neurons that carry messages to effectors
what the neural membrane has to overcome to send an impulse
a junction between two communicating neurons
cells in the CNS that link other neurons together
part of the eye that bends light
part of the brain containing the midbrain, medulla and pons
condition of the eye lens in which scar tissue may build up
the functional unit of the nervous system
gel-like humor of the eye that helps maintain pressure

20 Clues: part of the eye that bends light • cells that produce myelin the PNS • cranial nerve responsible for smell • neurons that carry messages to effectors • the functional unit of the nervous system • structure of eye that houses photorecptors • a junction between two communicating neurons • the potential difference of a resting neuron • ...

Musculoskeletal System 2014-10-27

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thighbone
softening
bone formation
pelvic bone
breastbone
forearm
skull bone
physician specializing in rehabilitation
combining form for bone marrow
wrist bones
suffix for pore or passage
shoulder

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muscle to bone
jaw bone
middle hand bones
soft spot
bone cell
c1-c7
kneecap
membrane surrounding bones
collar bone
arm
t1-t12
forearm
tailbone
l1-l5

26 Clues: arm • c1-c7 • l1-l5 • t1-t12 • kneecap • forearm • forearm • jaw bone • tailbone • shoulder • thighbone • soft spot • bone cell • softening • breastbone • skull bone • pelvic bone • collar bone • wrist bones • muscle to bone • bone formation • middle hand bones • membrane surrounding bones • suffix for pore or passage • combining form for bone marrow • physician specializing in rehabilitation

Respiratory System 2014-10-27

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Involuntary contraction of the bronchii are called:
What is the medical term for head cold?
What device is worn by a person with sleep apnea?
What is the natural process of drawing air into the lungs called?
What is the term that refers to a loss of feeling or sensation?
A narrowing of stricture of the voice box is known as:
High levels of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream results in:
A lobectomy is a procedure that removes a portion of the:
During the swallowing process, the structure that closes off the larynx is the:
What is the medical condition where a collection of air in the pleural cavity causes the lung to collapse?
What is the test that measures breathing capacity of the lungs?
What is the term that means presence of pus in the pleural cavity?
An acute respiratory syndrome that occurs in children and infants characterized by laryngeal obstruction and barking cough is:
What a person has difficulty breathing in any position except in a sitting or standing position, the condition is known as:
High-pitched musical sounds made on inspiration, caused by obstruction is known as:

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Pain in the double membrane that covers the lungs is:
What infectious disease produces small lesions or tubercles in the lungs?
What are the abnormal breath sounds heard during inhalation or exhalation called?
The medical term for swallowing air is:
The space in the chest between the lungs:
What is the term for difficult or labored breathing?
A contagious respiratory infection characterized by onset of fever, chills, headache and muscle pain is..
What is the condition characterized by attacks of difficult breathing and wheezing caused by spasms of the bronchial tube?
A surgical puncture to remove fluid from the lung is:
A total absence of oxygen in body tissues is known as:
What is the medical term for nosebleed?
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes is known as...
What is the term for the chronic disease characterized by overexpansion and destruction of the alveoli, often associated with smoking?
Continuous high-pitched whistling sounds, usually during expiration are called:
What medical term means normal breathing?

30 Clues: The medical term for swallowing air is: • What is the medical term for head cold? • What is the medical term for nosebleed? • The space in the chest between the lungs: • What medical term means normal breathing? • What device is worn by a person with sleep apnea? • Involuntary contraction of the bronchii are called: • ...

Circulatory System 2014-10-25

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Something beginning with 'n' that the circulatory system transports
A factor which effects heart rate
Pumps blood
Blood flows through here from the lungs to the left atrium
Blood flows through here to get to the lungs from the right ventricle
Phase of the cardiac cycle, atria contracts and forces blood into ventricles
These blood cells transport O2 and CO2 around the body
The bottom 2 chambers of the heart
Contain valves to keep blood flowing in one direction
Word for the maintenance of correct body temperature
Helps with the clotting of blood
Arteries, capillaries and veins
These blood cells help fight infections and disease

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Something beginning with 'o' that the circulatory system transports
Blood on the right side of the heart
A factor which effects heart rate
Phase of the cardiac cycle, ventricles contract and blood ejected from ventricles
Vessels which allow transport into and out of cells
The top 2 chambers of the heart
Blood on the left side of the heart
The largest artery in the human body
Vessels which return blood to the heart
The liquid part of blood
Strongest side of the heart
Phase of the cardiac cycle, heart is relaxed and the atria fill with blood
Blood vessels with thick walls
Vessels which carry blood away from the heart

27 Clues: Pumps blood • The liquid part of blood • Strongest side of the heart • Blood vessels with thick walls • The top 2 chambers of the heart • Arteries, capillaries and veins • Helps with the clotting of blood • A factor which effects heart rate • A factor which effects heart rate • The bottom 2 chambers of the heart • Blood on the left side of the heart • ...

Endocrine System 2015-01-16

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enlarged thyroid gland
largest endocrine gland in adults
hypothalamic hormone leading to increase T3/T4 secretion
classic "stress hormone"
___-hypophysis, posterior pituitary portion
diabetes ___, results from hypoactivity of insulin
diabetes ___, results from hyposecretion of ADH
protein-rich material fills thyroid follicles
insulin-like growth factor, abbrv.
hormone induces labor, milk let-down, social/sexual bonding
hormone from adipose reduces appetite
"___ effect", GH raises blood glucose level
pituitary gland
classic mineralocorticoid, induces Na+ retention
neonatal hypothyroidism
hormone secreted from alpha pancreatic-islet cells
hypophyseal ___ system, blood vessels connecting hypothalamus w/ ant. pit.
T4 thyroid hormone
___'s syndrome, results from excessively high cortisol levels
three outer layers (zones) of adrenal tissue
adult hypothyroidism
a chemical messenger transported by blood
adenylate ___, enzyme that produces cAMP from ATP
pituitary hormone directly stimulates cortisol secretion, abbrv.
endocrine tissue clusters in pancreas
hormone from parathyroid gland that raises blood calcium, abbrv.

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___-acidosis, results from rapid lipid catabolism
___ cells, those that have specific receptors for a hormone
___ in blood glucose is the effect of glucagon
hormone derived from cholesterol (estrogen, testosterone, etc.)
___'s disease, hyposecretion of cortisol
hormone secreted from beta pancreatic-islet cells
I- ions required for T3/T4 production
hormone secreted from adrenal medulla, similar to epinephrine
pituitary hormone directly stimulating T3/T4 secretion
blood transport protein mostly used to transport T3/T4, abbrv.
"___ effect", T3/T4 increases body heat production
hyper-___, elevated blood glucose level
hypersecretion of GH beginning in adulthood
amino acid from which T3/T4 is synthesized
hyposecretion of GH in infancy
___'s Disease, autoimmune hyperthyroidism
storage form of glucose in liver
___-follicular cells, secrete calcitonin
___ in blood glucose is the effect of insulin
posterior pituitary hormone increases water retention & blood pressure
growth-hormone releasing hormone, abbrv.
___-hypophysis, anterior pituitary portion
common second-messenger molecule produced from ATP

49 Clues: pituitary gland • T4 thyroid hormone • adult hypothyroidism • enlarged thyroid gland • neonatal hypothyroidism • classic "stress hormone" • hyposecretion of GH in infancy • storage form of glucose in liver • largest endocrine gland in adults • insulin-like growth factor, abbrv. • I- ions required for T3/T4 production • hormone from adipose reduces appetite • ...

Endocrine System 2015-01-16

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hormone from parathyroid gland that raises blood calcium, abbrv.
___'s syndrome, results from excessively high cortisol levels
diabetes ___, results from hypoactivity of insulin
hyper-___, elevated blood glucose level
___-hypophysis, posterior pituitary portion
diabetes ___, results from hyposecretion of ADH
adenylate ___, enzyme that produces cAMP from ATP
storage form of glucose in liver
hormone secreted from alpha pancreatic-islet cells
hypophyseal ___ system, blood vessels connecting hypothalamus w/ ant. pit.
"___ effect", GH raises blood glucose level
hypersecretion of GH beginning in adulthood
blood transport protein mostly used to transport T3/T4, abbrv.
pituitary gland
hormone derived from cholesterol (estrogen, testosterone, etc.)
endocrine tissue clusters in pancreas
___ cells, those that have specific receptors for a hormone
hormone induces labor, milk let-down, social/sexual bonding
___'s disease, hyposecretion of cortisol
pituitary hormone directly stimulates cortisol secretion, abbrv.
classic "stress hormone"
hormone secreted from beta pancreatic-islet cells
insulin-like growth factor, abbrv.

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hypothalamic hormone leading to increase T3/T4 secretion
common second-messenger molecule produced from ATP
neonatal hypothyroidism
amino acid from which T3/T4 is synthesized
___'s Disease, autoimmune hyperthyroidism
hormone secreted from adrenal medulla, similar to epinephrine
hormone from adipose reduces appetite
___ in blood glucose is the effect of glucagon
___ in blood glucose is the effect of insulin
classic mineralocorticoid, induces Na+ retention
growth-hormone releasing hormone, abbrv.
protein-rich material fills thyroid follicles
___-acidosis, results from rapid lipid catabolism
hyposecretion of GH in infancy
___-follicular cells, secrete calcitonin
"___ effect", T3/T4 increases body heat production
adult hypothyroidism
___-hypophysis, anterior pituitary portion
enlarged thyroid gland
a chemical messenger transported by blood
I- ions required for T3/T4 production
pituitary hormone directly stimulating T3/T4 secretion
T4 thyroid hormone
posterior pituitary hormone increases water retention & blood pressure
three outer layers (zones) of adrenal tissue
largest endocrine gland in adults

49 Clues: pituitary gland • T4 thyroid hormone • adult hypothyroidism • enlarged thyroid gland • neonatal hypothyroidism • classic "stress hormone" • hyposecretion of GH in infancy • storage form of glucose in liver • largest endocrine gland in adults • insulin-like growth factor, abbrv. • hormone from adipose reduces appetite • endocrine tissue clusters in pancreas • ...

Endocrine System 2015-01-16

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hormone from parathyroid gland that raises blood calcium, abbrv.
largest endocrine gland in adults
insulin-like growth factor, abbrv.
___-hypophysis, anterior pituitary portion
diabetes ___, results from hypoactivity of insulin
___ cells, those that have specific receptors for a hormone
hyposecretion of GH in infancy
protein-rich material fills thyroid follicles
storage form of glucose in liver
classic mineralocorticoid, induces Na+ retention
___ in blood glucose is the effect of glucagon
growth-hormone releasing hormone, abbrv.
pituitary gland
___'s disease, hyposecretion of cortisol
pituitary hormone directly stimulates cortisol secretion, abbrv.
hypersecretion of GH beginning in adulthood
hyper-___, elevated blood glucose level
"___ effect", T3/T4 increases body heat production
___'s Disease, autoimmune hyperthyroidism
T4 thyroid hormone
___-hypophysis, posterior pituitary portion
adenylate ___, enzyme that produces cAMP from ATP
amino acid from which T3/T4 is synthesized
___-acidosis, results from rapid lipid catabolism
adult hypothyroidism
hypothalamic hormone leading to increase T3/T4 secretion

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enlarged thyroid gland
___'s syndrome, results from excessively high cortisol levels
hypophyseal ___ system, blood vessels connecting hypothalamus w/ ant. pit.
classic "stress hormone"
hormone induces labor, milk let-down, social/sexual bonding
hormone secreted from beta pancreatic-islet cells
___ in blood glucose is the effect of insulin
"___ effect", GH raises blood glucose level
pituitary hormone directly stimulating T3/T4 secretion
a chemical messenger transported by blood
I- ions required for T3/T4 production
___-follicular cells, secrete calcitonin
blood transport protein mostly used to transport T3/T4, abbrv.
three outer layers (zones) of adrenal tissue
hormone secreted from alpha pancreatic-islet cells
common second-messenger molecule produced from ATP
endocrine tissue clusters in pancreas
neonatal hypothyroidism
hormone secreted from adrenal medulla, similar to epinephrine
diabetes ___, results from hyposecretion of ADH
hormone derived from cholesterol (estrogen, testosterone, etc.)
hormone from adipose reduces appetite
posterior pituitary hormone increases water retention & blood pressure

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 2014-03-23

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/ Tiny finger-shaped structures that cover the inner surface of the small intestine and provide a large surface area through which digested food is absorbed.
Guide Pyramid / A chart that classifies foods into 6 groups to help people plan a healthy diet.
/ The organ that stores bile after it is produced by the liver.
/ A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the bodies of living things.
/ A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
/ Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along one direction through the digestive system.
/ High energy nutrients that are composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and contain more than twice as much energy.
/ A waxy fatlike substance, found in only in animal products that is an important part of the body cells.
/ The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water.
/ Molecules that act like helpers in a variety of chemical reactions within the body.
Acids / Small units that are linked together chemically to form large protein molecules.

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/ Nutrients that are needed by the body in the small amounts and are not made by living things.
/ Large organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.
/ A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles.
/ Energy-rich organic compounds, such as sugars or starches, that are made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
/ Substance in food that provide raw materials and energy.
/ A J- shaped muscular pouch located in the abdomen that expands to hold all of the food that is swallowed.
/ A triangular organ that produces enzymes that flow into small intestine.
Intestine / The part of the digestive system in which most chemical digestion takes place.
/ The largest and heaviest organ in the body; it breaks down substances and eliminates nitrogen from the body.

20 Clues: / A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. • / Substance in food that provide raw materials and energy. • / The organ that stores bile after it is produced by the liver. • / A substance produced by the liver that breaks up fat particles. • / A triangular organ that produces enzymes that flow into small intestine. • ...

Nervous System 2014-08-03

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cord serves as the bridge between the brain and the nerves
controls all the activities of the body
gap or space between two nuerons
the three membranes that line the skull and vertebral canal and enclose the brain and spinal cord
covers the axon
carries nerve impulses from the skin to the brain or spinal cord
link up the sensory neurons to the motor nerves
cell body, main part of the neuron
largest part of the brain

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connected to spinal cord
the part of the autonomic nervous system that is concerned especially with preparing the body to react to situations of stress or emergency
the part of the involuntary nervous system that serves to slow the heart rate, increase intestinal and glandular activity, and relax the sphincter muscles
carry nerve impulses from the movement or sense organs to the brain or spinal cord
transmits or carries messages away from the nucleus
carry messages from the central nervous system to the muscles
nerve like fibers that branch out from the cell body or nucleus
smallest part of the brain
it consists of the brain, spinal cord and the nerves
carry messages in and out of the body
the bone that protects the brain

20 Clues: covers the axon • connected to spinal cord • largest part of the brain • smallest part of the brain • gap or space between two nuerons • the bone that protects the brain • cell body, main part of the neuron • carry messages in and out of the body • controls all the activities of the body • link up the sensory neurons to the motor nerves • ...

Urinary System 2014-05-21

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thin-walled tube that carries urine by peristalsis from bladder to outside body
form cup-shaped areas that encolse the tip of the pyramid
released when nucleic acids are metabolized
result of filtration, reabsorption and secretion
medial to the hilus
smooth, collapsible, muscular sac that stores urine temporarily
base of pyramid faces toward the tip
emerges from kidney hilus
smooth triangular region of bladder base
formed by liver to end protein breakdown when amino acids produce energy

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arterial supply of each kidney
surrounds the glomerulus
surrounds each kidney
metabolism in muscle tissue
a knot of capillaries
pyramids seperated by extensions of cortex-like tissue
encloses each kidney
nonselective, passive process
outer region of the kidney
kidney stones
structural and functional units of kidneys

21 Clues: kidney stones • medial to the hilus • encloses each kidney • surrounds each kidney • a knot of capillaries • surrounds the glomerulus • emerges from kidney hilus • outer region of the kidney • metabolism in muscle tissue • nonselective, passive process • arterial supply of each kidney • base of pyramid faces toward the tip • smooth triangular region of bladder base • ...

Respiratory System 2014-04-20

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NMT stands for ___________ mist treatment
If you’re experiencing respiratory distress your doctor may order a ______ function test
study of the lungs and respiratory tract
COPD is an example of a RD, also known as what sort of disease?
a condition in which the pharynx has lost muscle function
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be treated with a machine that generates continuous ______ airway pressure.
the abbreviation for this life sustaining element is O2
gas exchange between the body and the outside environment refers to what type of respiration
this term refers to a condition in which lung tissues collapse or incompletely expand, inhibiting respiratory exchange
an asthmatic patient might have this problem in which inflammation of the bronchioles blocks the passage of air to the lungs
an infection of the lungs resulting in inflammation, also known as a pneumonia, might cause this condition in which pus accumulates in the chest (pleural) cavity
this term refers to the surgical puncture of a lung for the removal of fluid or aspiration
the medical prefix meaning slow
a procedure in which the adenoids are surgically removed
the medical term for a nosebleed
someone having a heart attack might experience this condition in which pain is felt in the chest
pertaining to the nose
this condition causes hoarseness or a raspy voice and involves inflammation of the “voice-box”
a procedure in which an incision is made in the trachea in order to form and opening or “mouth” in the trachea
pertaining to the sites of gas exchange in lungs, also known as the “alveoli”
pertaining to area surrounding the tonsils
commonly known as “whooping cough” this infectious disease can be prevented with the DPT vaccine.
this term refers to inflammation of nasal passages along with rhinorrhea
the medical term for “voice box”
pleural _____ refers to a condition in which fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity and may be treated with a thoracentesis.
aerohydrotherapy refers to therapy that uses water and what other element?
this part of the respiratory tract, commonly referred to as the “throat” is situated between the mouth and the esophagus
this term refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin

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temporary cessation of breathing
someone with lung cancer might have to undergo this procedure in which all or part of a lung is removed
this disease is caused by long term exposure to coal dust and is commonly referred to as “black lung”
medical suffix meaning “oxygen”
cystic fibrosis (CF) is a ______ disease of exocrine glands in which excess mucus doesn’t drain properly, resulting in obstruction of various passageways in the body.
this condition has two forms, an acute form and a classic form, both are potentially life threatening respiratory infections in which the epiglottis becomes inflamed.
a chondroma is a tumor (or tumor like growth) of what type of tissue?
chewing gum, smoking, drinking carbonated beverages or eating too fast may cause this condition in which excessive air is swallowed
an asthmatic person might use an inhaler in order to facilitate this action in which the bronchi become dilated, allowing for the passage of air into the lungs
the medical prefix meaning rapid
someone with cyanosis is experiencing this condition in which there is an abnormally low level of oxygen at the cellular level
ARDS is characterized by an abnormally low level of oxygen, also known as _________.
a runny nose or discharge from the nose
this condition produces inflammation and infection of the alveoli
this term refers to pus in a body cavity, specifically in the pleural cavity of the lungs
nasal congestion may cause this condition in which the sense of smell is lost or impaired
this part of the respiratory tract, commonly referred to as the “windpipe” connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs
COPD stands for Chronic Obstructive _______ Disease
nasogastric intubation involves the insertion of a tube through the nose all the way down into what organ?
This condition is an example of an acute respiratory syndrome that often occurs in children and infants. Symptoms include a barking cough and stridor.

48 Clues: pertaining to the nose • medical suffix meaning “oxygen” • the medical prefix meaning slow • temporary cessation of breathing • the medical prefix meaning rapid • the medical term for a nosebleed • the medical term for “voice box” • a runny nose or discharge from the nose • study of the lungs and respiratory tract • NMT stands for ___________ mist treatment • ...

Circulatory System 2014-06-27

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Returns blood from the peripheral structures such as organs and tissues in the body to the heart.
The meninges outermost membrane layer. The middle is arachnoid mater and inner membrane is pia mater.
Makes up 2% of body weight & consumes 20% of oxygen from blood.
Clear, colorless fluid that the brain and spinal cord are suspended in and serves as a cushion of the Central Nervous System and bones.
Takes blood from heart to peripheral structures such as organs and tissues in the body.
Hardening of the arterial walls.
Insufficient blood supply.
Responsible for distribution of blood supply to the brain and joins the Vertebral and Carotid Artery Systems.
Turflike structure located in a ventricle that is primarily concerned with production of cerebrospinal fluid.
Arteries that affect facial muscles, forehead, oral, nasal, and orbital cavities.
Layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord.
Third leading cause of death - Preceded by Heart Disease and Cancer.

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Has three parts: lateral ventricles, third ventricle, and fourth ventricle.
Localized build up of fatty substances and blood platelets.
Local dilation or ballooning of the artery.
Passes through the foramina in the upper six cervical vertebrae and enters the skull through the foramen magnum.
Extravascular bleeding or blood vessel rupture.
System of arteries that deliver oxygenated blood and glucose to the brain and removes waste and byproducts through the veins.
Arteries that affect major supply to the brain, interfaces with Circle of Willis and then forms anterior cerebral artery.
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) is the process used to widen the narrowing in an artery without surgery.

20 Clues: Insufficient blood supply. • Hardening of the arterial walls. • Local dilation or ballooning of the artery. • Extravascular bleeding or blood vessel rupture. • Layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord. • Localized build up of fatty substances and blood platelets. • Makes up 2% of body weight & consumes 20% of oxygen from blood. • ...

Circulatory System 2014-05-12

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Helps blood to clot
Carries blood from lungs to the left atrium
The artery in the neck used to detect pulse
The stage when the heart fills with blood
Carries blood from right ventricle to the lungs
Cell that carries oxygen throughout the body
Procedure which involves inflating a small balloon to open a clogged artery
Lower chambers of the heart
Upper chambers of the heart
Muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body

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Cell that fights infection
Consists mostly of water, makes up 55% of blood content
Blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
The circuit which delivers blood to the body
In veins, prevents back flow of blood
The stage when the heart contracts
Smallest of the blood vessels, where gas exchange occurs
Instrument that detects electrical activity of the heart
Largest of the arteries
Blood vessel that carries blood to the heart

20 Clues: Helps blood to clot • Largest of the arteries • Cell that fights infection • Lower chambers of the heart • Upper chambers of the heart • The stage when the heart contracts • In veins, prevents back flow of blood • The stage when the heart fills with blood • Carries blood from lungs to the left atrium • The artery in the neck used to detect pulse • ...

solar system 2014-03-23

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when our view of an object is blocked by either another object or the Earths shadow
when the moon is more than half full but less than completley full
takes about 365 days to orbit the sun
shortest days of the year (June22 and December22)
beautiful lights seen over the polar regions
an object moving around a star
a meteorite that is stoney
a small,frozen cluster of dust which orbits the sun
known as the red planet
a self-luminous object
a shooting star
the study of the universe
farthest planet from the sun
fifth planet from the sun
Meaning equal day and equal night
center of solar system

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an imaginary line on which an object rotates
the distance in which a ray of light would travel in one year
our galaxy
famous for its rings
a group of stars given names by ancient astronomers
a small rocky body orbiting the sun
when something is moving in a circle around another object
darkening of the moon
a brief eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface
when an object is spinning it is said to be rotating
closest planet to the sun
dwarf planet
dark spots on the sun
a group of stars, gas and dust that is held together by gravity
known as our twin

31 Clues: our galaxy • dwarf planet • a shooting star • known as our twin • famous for its rings • darkening of the moon • dark spots on the sun • a self-luminous object • center of solar system • known as the red planet • closest planet to the sun • the study of the universe • fifth planet from the sun • a meteorite that is stoney • farthest planet from the sun • an object moving around a star • ...

Respiratory System 2014-04-08

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when food is stuck in windpipe
volume of chest cavity when you inspire
blood pressure is someone is fainting
number of lobes in right lung
thing that secretes mucus to decrease friction when breathing
hold more percent of gas
infection of the alveoli which causes fluid buildup in lung
name of muscles called between ribs that aid in breathing
hyperventilating people get rid of too much of this
divides the two cavities on the anterior side of body
when someone faints this is what happens to the blood vessels

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carbon dioxide detectors in the blood
controls breathing
full amount of air contained in the lungs
disease in which the bronchi become swollen and clogged wit mucus
number of lobes in left lung
nicotine causes this
serves as passageway for both air and food
name of the nerve that stimulates the diaphragm
amount of air used during normal activities

20 Clues: controls breathing • nicotine causes this • hold more percent of gas • number of lobes in left lung • number of lobes in right lung • when food is stuck in windpipe • carbon dioxide detectors in the blood • blood pressure is someone is fainting • volume of chest cavity when you inspire • full amount of air contained in the lungs • serves as passageway for both air and food • ...

Global System 2014-04-09

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process of recycled soil, water, living things and the atmosphere
thick subsurface layer of soil that remains below freezing point throughout the year
area of forests or trees
capable of being renewed
condition in the atmosphere
warming of the Earth caused by greenhouse gases
electromagnetic waves or high-energy particles which cause ionization
main constituent of natural gas
when organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients
contain carbon of plants and animals that died
water which collects as droplets on cold surface when humid air is in contact
extreme of the Southern Oscillation that causes drought in parts of Australia
interacting organisms and their physical environment

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living things on Earth
water on the earths surface
weather condition
used in photosynthesis, gas
for the 'global conveyor belt'
land masses on Earth
symbol 'N'
radiation that cannot pass through glass
gas surrounding the Earth

22 Clues: symbol 'N' • weather condition • land masses on Earth • living things on Earth • area of forests or trees • capable of being renewed • gas surrounding the Earth • water on the earths surface • used in photosynthesis, gas • condition in the atmosphere • for the 'global conveyor belt' • main constituent of natural gas • radiation that cannot pass through glass • ...

Nervous System 2014-04-09

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Redirects information throughout the brain
Cells lining brain cavity, cushions the CNS
Voluntary subdivision of the Motor PNS
Exposed, external part of the Schwann cell
Calming autonomic nervous system
Gland hanging from the hypothalamus
Visual Lobe of the Brain
Connective tissue protecting CNS structures
Axonal nodes that neural impulses skip to
Grooves between brain Gyri

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Involuntary subdivision of the Motor PNS
Cells that produce the myelin sheath in the PNS
Motor part of the PNS (CNS to Body)
Controls and Coordinates fine motor movement
Ion that moves into the cell during depolarization
Star-shaped cell connecting neurons to capillaries
Sensory part of the PNS (Body to CNS)
Auditory and Olfactory lobe of the brain
Part of brainstem that helps control breathing
Section of the brain enclosed by cerebral hemispheres
Waxy substance protecting neurons/axons
Lobe dealing with Sensory and Motor impulses
Excitable autonomic nervous system
CNS cell which cleans up debris like dead neurons
Brain part that regulates temperature, homeostasis, and metabolism
Part of brainstem involved with vision and hearing, at the top
Transmits neuronal signal, coated with myelin sheath
Elevated ridges of brain tissue
Neuron part that moves stimulus toward the cell body
Nerve cell, transmits action potentials.

30 Clues: Visual Lobe of the Brain • Grooves between brain Gyri • Elevated ridges of brain tissue • Calming autonomic nervous system • Excitable autonomic nervous system • Motor part of the PNS (CNS to Body) • Gland hanging from the hypothalamus • Sensory part of the PNS (Body to CNS) • Voluntary subdivision of the Motor PNS • Waxy substance protecting neurons/axons • ...

Global System 2014-03-30

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Warm water temperature forming around South America
The state of the atmosphere in a certain place
Natural fuel formed from living organisms
The red end of the visible spectrum
Layer of gasses surrounding the planet
A discharge of gas
To clear trees in a forest
Community of many organisms in one environment
Co2
Light energy converted into chemical, by plants
Times with out large ice sheets
Carbon compounds interconverted into the environment
Change of gas into liquid
Material attained from living matter that has died

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Wavelengths that are long
Ice that covers surrounding land over 50,000 KM
The solid outer part of the earths crust
The variation of meteorological patterns over some time
The total amount of water on a planet
Water at or below freezing point for 2 or more years
Ocean circulation created by surface heat
Main component of natural gas
Heat accumulating in Earths lower atmosphere
Electromagnetic waves traveling through matter
Global sum of all ecosystems

25 Clues: Co2 • A discharge of gas • Wavelengths that are long • Change of gas into liquid • To clear trees in a forest • Global sum of all ecosystems • Main component of natural gas • Times with out large ice sheets • The red end of the visible spectrum • The total amount of water on a planet • Layer of gasses surrounding the planet • The solid outer part of the earths crust • ...

Respiratory System 2014-05-04

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The movement of water from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution through a partially permeable membrane
This prevents the Trachea from collapsing
Minute hair like organelles that sweep mucus and dirt out of the lungs
End product of respiration (answer contains a hyphen)
The movement of particles down a concentration gradient, from an area of high concentration to an area of low
Movement of air out of the lungs
Lowers surface tension in the alveoli
Major muscle of respiration
Voice box
Gaseous exchange takes place here
Large leaf shaped piece of elastic cartilage that acts as a trap door when swallowing
Throat

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The trachea divides into right and left primary what?
Oxygen is bound to this in red blood cells
Found in the alveoli, these structures remove dust and mice-organisms
The volume of one breath (answer contains a hyphen)
Small muscles of breathing found between each rib
Double layered serous membrane enclosing and protecting each lung
Tubular passageway that extends from the larynx to the superior boarder of the fifth vertebra
To take air into the lungs
These divide the lung into lobes
The percent of oxygen in room air (answer contains a hyphen)

22 Clues: Throat • Voice box • To take air into the lungs • Major muscle of respiration • Movement of air out of the lungs • These divide the lung into lobes • Gaseous exchange takes place here • Lowers surface tension in the alveoli • This prevents the Trachea from collapsing • Oxygen is bound to this in red blood cells • Small muscles of breathing found between each rib • ...

Global System 2014-04-06

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A radio wave of a wavelength above one kilometre
Capable of being renewed
All the liquid water on the Earth's surface
A layer of ice covering an extensive tract of land for a long period of time
Having a wavelength just greater than that of the red end of the visible light spectrum but less than that of microwaves
The land masses on Earth
Areas on Earth where the temperature in layers of soil or rock beneath the surface never rises above freezing point
An extreme of the Southern Oscillation that causes drought in parts of Australia
A colourless, odourless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration
A colourless, odourless flammable gas which is the main constituent of natural gas. It is the simplest member of the alkane series of hydrocarbons
The warming of Earth caused by greenhouse gases
Periods between glaciations
The process of becoming a vapour
Fuels that contain the carbon of plants and animals that died and were preserved millions of years ago
The chemical element of atomic number 7, a colourless, odourless unreactive gas

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The long-term averages of weather conditions
The process by which carbon is recycled through the soil, water, living things and the atmosphhere
All living things on Earth
The conditions in the atmosphere
The production and discharge of something, especially gas or radiation
The state of being clear of trees
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water
The term thermohaline circulation refers to a part of the large-scale ocean circulation that is driven by global density gradients created by surface heat and freshwater fluxes
The conversion of a vapour or gas to a liquid
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles which cause ionization
The layers of gasses surrounding the planet
A fuel derived immediately from living matter

28 Clues: Capable of being renewed • The land masses on Earth • All living things on Earth • Periods between glaciations • The conditions in the atmosphere • The process of becoming a vapour • The state of being clear of trees • All the liquid water on the Earth's surface • The layers of gasses surrounding the planet • The long-term averages of weather conditions • ...

Respiratory System 2014-04-01

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Creators of UK asthma guidelines (3)
Essential measurement in asthma(4,4)
Fluid collection (6)
Fleshy flap protecting airway (10)
Percentage of oxygen in blood (10)
Extra muscles of breathing (9)
Anticholinergic bronchodilator (11)
Infantile self-PEEP (8)
Space between lungs where aorta rests (11)
Top of lung (4)
Aerosol for asthma medications (7)
Injectable steroid (14)
Relating to the lungs (9)
Windpipe (7)
Voicebox (6)
Product of cough (6)
Carbon dioxide measurement (11)
Division of lung (4)
Harsh inspiratory sound (6)
Pus in lung (7)

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Infection of lung tissue (9)
Where windpipe splits (6)
Fleshy pads at back of throat (7)
Left and right main … (7)
Mechanical breathing device (10)
Bones protecting lungs (4)
Proper name for X-Ray image (10)
Common asthma medication (10)
Bag Valve …. (4)
Breastbone (7)
Difficulty breathing (8)
Barking Cough (5)
Collapsed Lung (12)
Blood in lung (11)
Gas essential for life (6)
Oropharyngeal airway (6)
Throat (7)
Fast respiratory rate (10)
Device for listening to body sounds (11)
Small air sacs (7)
Bronchodilator Metal (9)
Smallest airways (11)
Sheet of muscle under lungs (9)
Lung pain (8)
Lung covering (6)
Classic asthma sound (6)

46 Clues: Throat (7) • Windpipe (7) • Voicebox (6) • Lung pain (8) • Breastbone (7) • Top of lung (4) • Pus in lung (7) • Bag Valve …. (4) • Barking Cough (5) • Lung covering (6) • Blood in lung (11) • Small air sacs (7) • Collapsed Lung (12) • Fluid collection (6) • Product of cough (6) • Division of lung (4) • Smallest airways (11) • Infantile self-PEEP (8) • Injectable steroid (14) • Difficulty breathing (8) • ...

Respiratory System 2014-04-16

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when air is flowing into the lungs
the respiratory system works very closely with this other system
the more superficial serous membrane covering the lungs
separates your nostrils
the air that stays in the conducting zone and never reaches the respiratory zone
where the lungs decrease in size (decrease volume), you would expect the pressure to be _______
prevents food from going down the wrong tube

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branched bronchi
common passageway for food, fluids, and air
normal, quiet breathing
the terminal ends of bronchioles that is the actual site of gas exchange
has C-shaped cartilage rings; another name for windpipe
trachea, bronchi, and your nose falls into this zone category
the volume within the lungs
serous membrane layer directly connected to the surface of the lungs
zone that includes bronchioles and alveoli
the air that always remains in the lungs
abbreviation that stands for the maximum amount of air your can inhale
another name for voicebox
muscle inferior to the lungs that is dome-shaped when relaxed
respiratory event where gas exchanged between the blood and the body's exterior
abbreviation that stands for the maximum amount of air you can exhale
expiration is a ____________ passive process because the lungs are naturally elastic

23 Clues: branched bronchi • normal, quiet breathing • separates your nostrils • another name for voicebox • the volume within the lungs • when air is flowing into the lungs • the air that always remains in the lungs • zone that includes bronchioles and alveoli • common passageway for food, fluids, and air • prevents food from going down the wrong tube • ...

Respiratory System 2014-04-13

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nose bleeding
soft spongy, cone-shaped organs in the thoracic cavity
windpipe, extends downward in front of esophagus
when the septum bends to one side
max. amount of air a person can exhale
air remaining in the lungs even after forceful exhalation
behind the oral cavity,between the nasal cavity and larynx
branched airways leading from the trachea to the air sacs in the lungs
gas exchange between the blood and body cells
clusters or air sacs at the end of the bronchioles
spongy bone that divide the nasal cavity, support the mucus membrane and increases surface area
when the mucus membrane becomes swollen and prevents the vocal cords from vibrating freely
type of cell in the alveoli

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flaplike structure that stands upright, allows air to enter larynx, during swallowing it presses downward and prevents food from entering air passages
reduces tendency of alveoli to collapse
the process of oxygen use and CO2 productionat the cellular level
moves downward and the atmospheric pressure in the alveoli falls, which forces air into the airways
gas exchange between blood and air
the amount of air that enters the lungs during 1 cycle
held tightly together, move with the contractions of muscles
left and right bronchioles, alveolar ducts, alveolar sacs in the lungs
produce sound
enlargement at the top of the trachea and below pharynx, conducts air in and out of trachea
fluid in pleural cavity that lubricates surfaces during breathing
triangular slit that opens during breathing/talking, and closes during swallowing

25 Clues: nose bleeding • produce sound • type of cell in the alveoli • when the septum bends to one side • gas exchange between blood and air • max. amount of air a person can exhale • reduces tendency of alveoli to collapse • gas exchange between the blood and body cells • windpipe, extends downward in front of esophagus • clusters or air sacs at the end of the bronchioles • ...

Respiratory System 2016-05-04

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forming air passage to the lungs
branch system of bronchi air from windpipe
amount of air that can be expired from the lungs
obstruction from persons windpipe
spasms in the bronchi of the lungs
chemical process that generates most energy
exhalation of breath
rings of cartilage from the larynx to bronchi tubes
separating thorax from abdomen
not normal breathing due to failure of the lungs to function
lungs inflammation

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air passage of the lungs that diverge from windpipe
volume of gas per min
serous membrane lining thorax
nasal problems
maximal volume of air that can be inspired after normal inspiration
exchange of gases between lungs and bloodstream
tiny air sacs into the lungs
passive moment of molecules
pain when breathing

20 Clues: nasal problems • lungs inflammation • pain when breathing • exhalation of breath • volume of gas per min • passive moment of molecules • tiny air sacs into the lungs • serous membrane lining thorax • separating thorax from abdomen • forming air passage to the lungs • obstruction from persons windpipe • spasms in the bronchi of the lungs • branch system of bronchi air from windpipe • ...

Nervous System 2016-04-06

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connects the cerebrum to the cerebellum
alters the normal function of the body
detects colors
connects the brain to the spinal cord
focuses the light through the iris
central nervous system
where the flavor is sensed
balancing mechanism
detects low levels of energy
drug that increases alertness
focuses the image on the retina

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chemical connector of neurons
recieves the vibrations of sound
neurotransmitter found in the brain that causes emotion
maintains homeostasis
the physical need for the effect caused by a drug
drug that slows down the nervous system
peripheral nervous system
thinking part of the brain
ability to resist the effects of drugs on the body

20 Clues: detects colors • balancing mechanism • maintains homeostasis • central nervous system • peripheral nervous system • thinking part of the brain • where the flavor is sensed • detects low levels of energy • chemical connector of neurons • drug that increases alertness • focuses the image on the retina • recieves the vibrations of sound • focuses the light through the iris • ...

Immune System 2015-12-13

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Don't touch your face, eat and sleep well, manage stress, and exercise to avoid getting _
First and Second Lines of Defense
Mucous that traps particles/pathogens is moved up and away from the lungs using
Stop bacterial growth by jamming up bacterial ribosomes or cell wall building enzymes
Encourage your sick friends to sneeze into their _
When the immune system is not able to work to fight a pathogen
Made of protein and nucleic acid
What your third line of defense reacts to
Engulf the pathogen and display pathogen antigens on its surface
Mast cells release _
Made by your third line of defense in response to a vaccination
Stomach acid= _ line of defense

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Trick your third line of defense into action for future protection
Body's immune system mistakenly attacks itself
___, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes
antibodies in mother's milk or blood passed to her nursing or unborn child
Released by cytotoxic T
The fast destruction by snake venom can be stopped if this is quickly received
Cells use receptors with shapes to fit the exact pathogen
Lysozyme digests the bacterial _
Viruses require this to reproduce
getting and recovering from an illness, vaccination
Histamine triggers _
Bacteria only have two or three organelles; the cell membrane, cell wall, and _
Whether you recover quickly/fully from an infectious agent depends on what type of __is attacked
Will bind to what the macrophage is displaying
Enzyme found in tears, sweat, mucous, saliva

27 Clues: Histamine triggers _ • Mast cells release _ • Released by cytotoxic T • Lysozyme digests the bacterial _ • Made of protein and nucleic acid • First and Second Lines of Defense • Viruses require this to reproduce • Stomach acid= _ line of defense • ___, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes • What your third line of defense reacts to • ...

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Body's immune system mistakenly attacks itself
antibodies in mother's milk or blood passed to her nursing or unborn child
Lysozyme digests the bacterial _
Trick your third line of defense into action for future protection
Encourage your sick friends to sneeze into their _
Enzyme found in tears, sweat, mucous, saliva
Cells use receptors with shapes to fit the exact pathogen
Mast cells release _
Whether you recover quickly/fully from an infectious agent depends on what type of __is attacked
The fast destruction by snake venom can be stopped if this is quickly received
getting and recovering from an illness, vaccination
Don't touch your face, eat and sleep well, manage stress, and exercise to avoid getting _
Mucous that traps particles/pathogens is moved up and away from the lungs using

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First and Second Lines of Defense
Stomach acid= _ line of defense
Bacteria only have two or three organelles; the cell membrane, cell wall, and _
___, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes
Released by cytotoxic T
When the immune system is not able to work to fight a pathogen
Will bind to what the macrophage is displaying
Made by your third line of defense in response to a vaccination
Engulf the pathogen and display pathogen antigens on its surface
Made of protein and nucleic acid
Histamine triggers _
What your third line of defense reacts to
Stop bacterial growth by jamming up bacterial ribosomes or cell wall building enzymes
Viruses require this to reproduce

27 Clues: Histamine triggers _ • Mast cells release _ • Released by cytotoxic T • Lysozyme digests the bacterial _ • Made of protein and nucleic acid • First and Second Lines of Defense • Stomach acid= _ line of defense • Viruses require this to reproduce • ___, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes • What your third line of defense reacts to • ...

Nervous System 2016-04-21

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cells that nourish or insulate neurons
part of brain that develops into 3 regions: epithalamus, thalamus & hypothalamus
in the frontal lobe is active when speech is formed
in the temporal lobe is active when speech is heard
neurons that transmit information away from the CNS
The differences in hemisphere function
cluster of nerve cells in the CNS
an increase in magnitude of the membrane potential
Regulates homeostasis & basic survival behaviors
consists of neuron cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons
Includes pineal gland and generates CSF from blood
clustering of sensory organs at the front end of the body
coordinates brain centers & has 3 parts: midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
bundles that consist of the axons of multiple nerve cells
part of neuron that transmits signals to other cells at synapses

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receives & integrates sensory information
cluster of neurons in the PNS
part of neuron that receives signals from other neurons
regulates breathing centers in medulla
a reduction in the magnitude of the membrane potential
cone shaped base of axon
centers to control several functions
junction between an axon and another cell
consists of bundles of myelinated axons
structure most important to the storage of emotion; a mass of nuclei near the base of the cerebrum
neurons that transmit information to the CNS
a common neurotransmitter in vertebrates and invertebrates
relatively short chains of amino acid; function as neurotransmitters
main input center for sensory info also main output center for motor info
part of brain that is involved in learning & remembering motor skills
nerve cells that transfer information within the body

31 Clues: cone shaped base of axon • cluster of neurons in the PNS • cluster of nerve cells in the CNS • centers to control several functions • cells that nourish or insulate neurons • regulates breathing centers in medulla • The differences in hemisphere function • consists of bundles of myelinated axons • receives & integrates sensory information • ...

Auditory System 2016-04-27

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What is another name for the ossicular bone commonly known as the stirrup?
artery that passes through the Anterior Wall of the Middle Ear
fluid that fills the scala vestibuli and scala tympani
The portion of the ear that controls balance contains three _____ canals
wall of the middle ear that provides the entrance to the Eustachian Tube
largest ossicle that is often called the hammer
is the central portion of the osseous labyrinth and is the entryway to the cochlea
another name for the auricle
bones of the middle ear
The tympanic membrane is also called what?

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the middle ear is located in the petrous portion of which bone
labyrinth that fluid flows through
a basal turn of the cochlea
the middle bone in the ossicular chain
tympanic muscle that functions to rotate the stapes posteriorly
labyrinth that the inner ear structures are housed in
an enlargement near the opening to the vestibule in each canal
membrane that is the floor of the scala media
What is the organ responsible for hearing
the most distal point of attachment of the inner tympanic membrane to the malleus

20 Clues: bones of the middle ear • a basal turn of the cochlea • another name for the auricle • labyrinth that fluid flows through • the middle bone in the ossicular chain • What is the organ responsible for hearing • The tympanic membrane is also called what? • membrane that is the floor of the scala media • largest ossicle that is often called the hammer • ...

Respiratory System 2016-06-01

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type of diffusion in gas exchange
traps incoming material
the larger bronchi
lumen of the larynx
Cartilage, creates Adam's Apple
separates the oral and nasal cavities
Sinuses, act as resonance chambers for speech
division of the trachea
subdivisions of bronchi
also known as the throat
pleural on the the surface of each lung
in trachea and propels mucus

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small conduits of the bronchioles
gag reflex in the center
food passageway posterior to the trachea
occupy entire thoracic cavity
pleural lining the thoracic cavity
essential for normal breathing
Zone, site of gas exchange
the only external structure
known as the voice box
"gate keeper"
known as the windpipe
clusters of lymphatic tissue
nerve stimulating the diaphragm

25 Clues: "gate keeper" • the larger bronchi • lumen of the larynx • known as the windpipe • known as the voice box • traps incoming material • division of the trachea • subdivisions of bronchi • gag reflex in the center • also known as the throat • Zone, site of gas exchange • the only external structure • clusters of lymphatic tissue • in trachea and propels mucus • occupy entire thoracic cavity • ...

nervous system 2016-07-10

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An organic catalyst.
Part of the brain that controls contious thoughts, controls the movement of every body part, and receives sensory messages from each body part.
sheath The insulating layer that covers a neurone.
glands Glands that produce hormones.
stem Part of the brain where the spinal cord enters the skull;it controls the body's vital functions, such as breathing, blood pressure and heart rate.
Part of the brain that is responsible for coordination and balance.
Muscles or glands that put the messages into effect.
The common name for the hormone epinephrine.
nervous system Part of the nervous system that slows the body down and controls it when it is resting.
impulse The ellectrical message carried by a nerve cell.
The organelle where proteins are manufactured.
All the chemical reactions occuring in the cells.
nerve the nerve that carries messages to the brain from the retina at the back of the eye.
cells The cells on which a hormone acts.

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The chemical store of glucose i the liver and muscles.
Chemical substances that act as messengers in the body.
The space between two neutrons.
Any factor that stimulates a receptor and brings about a response.
A nerve fibre that sends nerve impulses away from the cell body.
nervous system The nerves that carry messages to and from he central nervous system and other parts of the baody.
nervous system(CNS) The brain and the spinal cord.
The process of maintaining a constant internal environment.
glands Endocrine gland situated on the kidneys.
Able to maintain a constant body temperature.
The lower half of the brain stem.
system All the endocrine glands of the body.
Special cell that detect stimuli.
A nerve cell.
body The part of the neurone that contains the nucleus.
actions Quick, automatic actions that protect the body from danger, they are also known as reflexes.

30 Clues: A nerve cell. • An organic catalyst. • The space between two neutrons. • The lower half of the brain stem. • Special cell that detect stimuli. • glands Glands that produce hormones. • cells The cells on which a hormone acts. • system All the endocrine glands of the body. • The common name for the hormone epinephrine. • Able to maintain a constant body temperature. • ...

Immune System 2016-10-13

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Name for the virus that causes AIDS
___ shock: severe reaction to an allergen; may result in death
Weakened or dead form of a disease
Any substance the body cannot recognize
When a disease affects an unusual number of people in a region at the same time
Infection of the immune system caused by HIV
When a disease is prevalent throughout the world
Swelling and redness at the site of an infection
When a disease is at a constant, “normal” occurrence
____ contact: being near an infected person who sneezes without covering their mouth
Sweat and oil on your skin are slightly _____, preventing some pathogens from growing
____Line of defence; includes skin and the linings of body systems

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Unusually high sensitivity to some substance
Immune response that is quick, general and non-specific
Chemical the body releases to fight invaders such as allergens
Process of receiving a vaccine
White blood cells that search for invader cells and swallows them
Drug used to treat allergies
____ T cells: activate in the presence of antigens and signal B cells to make antibodies
The severity of a disease caused by a virus
Any substance that causes an allergic reaction
Disease-causing invader, or “germ”
____ T cells: destroy the body’s own cells that are infected by viruses, bacteria, or cancer
____ contact: shaking hands, or sharing drinking containers
Cells that produce antibodies

25 Clues: Drug used to treat allergies • Cells that produce antibodies • Process of receiving a vaccine • Weakened or dead form of a disease • Disease-causing invader, or “germ” • Name for the virus that causes AIDS • Any substance the body cannot recognize • The severity of a disease caused by a virus • Unusually high sensitivity to some substance • ...

Cardiovascular System 2016-05-14

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Meaning of the combining form sphygm/o
The physiological response of increased rate and strength of contractions of the heart muscle may be due to deficiency of what in the body system?
The two lower chambers of the heart.
Organ of body made up of cardiac muscle.
The procedure known as CABG is designed to specifically treat what structure of the body?
What is the expanded term for the abbreviation MI?
Singular term to describe one of the two upper chambers of the heart.
What is the expanded term for the abbreviation VV?
Medical term meaning inflammation of or pertaining to a vein.
Acronym for a surgical procedure involving grafting of vessels from one part of the body to coronary arteries to bypass around blockages.

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What is the expanded term for the abbreviation AAA?
Suffix meaning hardening.
Condition commonly known as high blood pressure.
Vessels located on the top layer of skin facilitating the return of blood to the heart.
What is the expanded term for the abbreviation ECG?
Term meaning rapid or fast beating of the heart.
Pertaining to the destruction or breakdown of a clot.
Diagnostic test of imaging through use of radio and magnetic waves of the heart
Condition characterised by pain or discomfort experienced across the chest.
One of three types of vessels in the human body.

20 Clues: Suffix meaning hardening. • The two lower chambers of the heart. • Meaning of the combining form sphygm/o • Organ of body made up of cardiac muscle. • Condition commonly known as high blood pressure. • Term meaning rapid or fast beating of the heart. • One of three types of vessels in the human body. • What is the expanded term for the abbreviation MI? • ...

Musculoskeletal System 2016-09-08

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hard connective tissue that forms the skeleton of the body.
the five bones of the palm that radiate out to phalanges.
sac lined with a synovial membrane.
the kneecap.
the finger bones.
forms the framework that holds the body together, enables it to move, and protects and supports all the internal organs.
attaches to the eight carpal bones of the carpus.
turning down, as of the hand.
cartilaginous joints that move slightly.
hollow space or cavity in a bone.
bending of a limb.
bending up, as of the ankle.

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circular movement of a part, such as the neck.
cartilaginous joints that unite two bones firmly.
thigh bone
band of connective tissue that supports and covers the muscle.
bone-forming cells
contractile tissue that plays a major role in body movement.
straightening of a limb.
joints that move freely.
movement towards the body.
bending down, as of the ankle.
turning up, as of the hand.
movement away from the body.
made up of bones and joints.

25 Clues: thigh bone • the kneecap. • the finger bones. • bone-forming cells • bending of a limb. • straightening of a limb. • joints that move freely. • movement towards the body. • turning up, as of the hand. • movement away from the body. • made up of bones and joints. • bending up, as of the ankle. • turning down, as of the hand. • bending down, as of the ankle. • ...

Operating System 2017-05-14

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The time it takes for the dispatcher to stop one process and start another running is known as the dispatch _____
A ____ file is a sequence of characters organized into lines
A connection point that devices use to communicate with the machine
The _____ register specifies the size of the range
_____ parallelism focuses on distributing subsets of the same data across multiple computing cores and performing the same operation on each core
The advantages of distributed systems have resulted in an industry-wide trend toward _____
_____ objects include the CPU, memory segments, printers, disks, and tape drives
_____ objects include files, programs, and semaphores
Contains information about the file, including ownership, permissions, and location of the file contents
We say that a system is _____ if its resources are used and accessed as intended under all circumstances
One lock-order verifier, which works on BSD versions of UNIX such as FreeBSD
The _____ is the module that gives control of the CPU to the process selected by the short-term scheduler
_____ paging is commonly used in virtual memory systems
A _____ kernel allows a process to be preempted while it is running in kernel mode.
One measure of work is the number of processes that are completed per time unit
The interpreter used for systems with multiple command interpreters to choose from
An ____ file is a series of code sections that the loader can bring into memory and execute
CPU _____ vary in number and type, depending on the computer architecture
Protecting critical regions through the use of locks
With _____ loading, a routine is not loaded until it is called
The _____ register holds the smallest legal physical memory address
One program running at all times on the computer
Is a complete round of communication
Nonvolatile memory that is used like a hard drive
Other forms of removable disks include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs as well as removable flash-memory devices known as flash _____
To ensure the integrity of the data being shared, operating systems often provide system calls allowing a process to _____ shared data
The _____'s algorithm less efficient than the resource-allocation graph scheme

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Access to a page marked invalid causes a ____ fault
A _____ program manages the execution of user programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer
The underlying hardware system that runs the virtual machines
memory that is dynamically allocated during process run time
Each ____ process is provided with a virtual copy of the host
The terms _____ and cracker are for those attempting to breach security
Whether the cores appear across CPU chips or within CPU chips, we call these systems _____ systems
A protection _____ specifies the resources that the process may access
The potential for a security violation, such as the discovery of a vulnerability
A _____ kernel does not allow a process running in kernel mode to be preempted
The user’s view of the computer varies according to the _____ being used
A program in execution
A ____ file is a sequence of functions, each of which is further organized as declarations followed by executable statements
Specifies a set of functions that are available to an application programmer
The device ____ present a uniform device access interface to the I/O subsystem, much as system calls provide a standard interface between the application and the operating system
Communication links are controlled by special communication _____
____ systems provide efficient and convenient access to the disk by allowing data to be stored, located, and retrieved easily
The operating system acts as the manager of many resources. In this context, we can view an operating system as a _____ allocator
A _____ can occur only if four necessary conditions hold simultaneously in the system
_____ memory involves the separation of logical memory as perceived by users from physical memory
_____ parallelism involves distributing not data but tasks across multiple computing cores
based on the Berkeley Fast File System
_____ programs are associated with the operating system but are not necessarily part of the kernel
A ____ crash normally cannot be repaired; the entire disk must be replaced
A set of wires and a rigidly defined protocol that specifies a set of messages that can be sent on the wires
Creates and runs virtual machines by providing an interface that is identical to the host

53 Clues: A program in execution • Is a complete round of communication • based on the Berkeley Fast File System • One program running at all times on the computer • Nonvolatile memory that is used like a hard drive • The _____ register specifies the size of the range • Access to a page marked invalid causes a ____ fault • Protecting critical regions through the use of locks • ...

Operating System 2017-05-14

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The underlying hardware system that runs the virtual machines
A _____ can occur only if four necessary conditions hold simultaneously in the system
Creates and runs virtual machines by providing an interface that is identical to the host
A connection point that devices use to communicate with the machine
____ systems provide efficient and convenient access to the disk by allowing data to be stored, located, and retrieved easily
The terms _____ and cracker are for those attempting to breach security
_____ programs are associated with the operating system but are not necessarily part of the kernel
The advantages of distributed systems have resulted in an industry-wide trend toward _____
A set of wires and a rigidly defined protocol that specifies a set of messages that can be sent on the wires
The user’s view of the computer varies according to the _____ being used
One program running at all times on the computer
The _____ is the module that gives control of the CPU to the process selected by the short-term scheduler
memory that is dynamically allocated during process run time
A _____ kernel allows a process to be preempted while it is running in kernel mode.
Contains information about the file, including ownership, permissions, and location of the file contents
One measure of work is the number of processes that are completed per time unit
_____ parallelism involves distributing not data but tasks across multiple computing cores
One lock-order verifier, which works on BSD versions of UNIX such as FreeBSD
An ____ file is a series of code sections that the loader can bring into memory and execute
_____ paging is commonly used in virtual memory systems
The _____ register holds the smallest legal physical memory address
Nonvolatile memory that is used like a hard drive
_____ objects include files, programs, and semaphores
With _____ loading, a routine is not loaded until it is called
Other forms of removable disks include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs as well as removable flash-memory devices known as flash _____
Access to a page marked invalid causes a ____ fault
_____ parallelism focuses on distributing subsets of the same data across multiple computing cores and performing the same operation on each core

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The interpreter used for systems with multiple command interpreters to choose from
To ensure the integrity of the data being shared, operating systems often provide system calls allowing a process to _____ shared data
The operating system acts as the manager of many resources. In this context, we can view an operating system as a _____ allocator
A _____ program manages the execution of user programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer
The _____ register specifies the size of the range
based on the Berkeley Fast File System
A ____ crash normally cannot be repaired; the entire disk must be replaced
A _____ kernel does not allow a process running in kernel mode to be preempted
The device ____ present a uniform device access interface to the I/O subsystem, much as system calls provide a standard interface between the application and the operating system
A ____ file is a sequence of functions, each of which is further organized as declarations followed by executable statements
A ____ file is a sequence of characters organized into lines
Whether the cores appear across CPU chips or within CPU chips, we call these systems _____ systems
A program in execution
We say that a system is _____ if its resources are used and accessed as intended under all circumstances
Specifies a set of functions that are available to an application programmer
CPU _____ vary in number and type, depending on the computer architecture
_____ memory involves the separation of logical memory as perceived by users from physical memory
Communication links are controlled by special communication _____
The _____'s algorithm less efficient than the resource-allocation graph scheme
Is a complete round of communication
_____ objects include the CPU, memory segments, printers, disks, and tape drives
Protecting critical regions through the use of locks
The time it takes for the dispatcher to stop one process and start another running is known as the dispatch _____
The potential for a security violation, such as the discovery of a vulnerability
A protection _____ specifies the resources that the process may access
Each ____ process is provided with a virtual copy of the host

Urinary System 2017-05-11

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outer section of the kidney
liquid waste
cup-shaped structure in the upper end of the nephron
the external opening of the urethra
inability to empty bladder
pus in urine
responsible for removing waste and water from body
albumin in urine
below normal amounts of urination
a cluster of capillaries
part of kidney that contains blood vessels and nerves
excessive urination
painful urination

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urge to urinate
blood in urine
state of balance
responsible for moving waste from the body
microscopic filtering units located in the Kidney's
2 bean shaped organs located on either side of the vertebrae
involuntary urination
protein in urination
absence of urine
a funnel shaped structure that is the first of the ureter
inner section of the kidney
stores urine
urine at night
tube that carries the urine from the bladder to the outside

27 Clues: liquid waste • pus in urine • stores urine • blood in urine • urine at night • urge to urinate • state of balance • absence of urine • albumin in urine • painful urination • excessive urination • protein in urination • involuntary urination • a cluster of capillaries • inability to empty bladder • outer section of the kidney • inner section of the kidney • below normal amounts of urination • ...

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 2017-01-10

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Type of hypoxia in circulatory failure
The main inspiratory center in the medulla is called as the:
Afferent and efferent nerve supply of aortic bodies:
A condition responsible for wheezing lung sounds in asthma.
Type of hypoxia in low atmospheric PO2 levels.
Shift of oxy hemoglobin curve to right due to decreased oxygen, increased CO2, H+, temperature:
Shape of oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve
Hering breuer reflex is activated a tidal volume above:
Receptors located between alveoli and pulmonary capillaries, stimulated by hyperinflation and pulmonary edema:
Most abundant form of byproduct formed, for the transport of CO2:
Normal Breath sounds
The stimulus acting on peripheral chemoreceptors:
The respiratory center involved in overdrive mechanism during exercise:

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Formation of O2 bubbles due to decreased PO2 in atmosphere than in blood.
Movement of chloride ions in exchange of HCO3-, formed in the RBCs.
Type of hypoxia in enzyme inhibition
The respiratory center controlling ‘switch off’ point of inspiratory ramp:
Afferent nerve supply of carotid bodies:
A sudden decompression occurring due to rapid ascent from bottom of sea to the surface resulting in formation of small N2 bubbles and choking of microcirculation.
HYPERBOLA Oxy Hb curve of myoglobin w.r.t. hemoglobin:
Shift of Oxy Hb curve of Fetal hemoglobin w.r.t. adult Hb:
Type of hypoxia in decreased oxygen carrying capacity of blood
The stimulus acting on central chemoreceptors:
Bluish discoloration of peripheral parts and mucous membranes due to increase in reduced Hb levels >5%
Carbon dioxide narcosis occurs when levels of inspired CO2 (%) is more than:

25 Clues: Normal Breath sounds • Type of hypoxia in enzyme inhibition • Type of hypoxia in circulatory failure • Afferent nerve supply of carotid bodies: • Shape of oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve • Type of hypoxia in low atmospheric PO2 levels. • The stimulus acting on central chemoreceptors: • The stimulus acting on peripheral chemoreceptors: • ...

Operating System 2017-05-09

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people, machines, other computers.
LINKING system libraries and program code combined by the loader into the binary program image.
points to the segment table’s location in memory.
initials of application programming interface.
containing memory dynamically allocated during run time.
is defined as an endpoint for communication.
the page computing scheme wherein the page faults depends on the page allocation's future.
I/O interface that a device is ready to be read or otherwise handled but does not indicate which device.
a type of storage that is the extension of main memory that provides large nonvolatile storage capacity.
ESCALATION allows user to change to effective ID with more rights.
indicates number of segments used by a program.
initials of thread local storage.
Instructions are being executed.
are two or more processes are waiting indefinitely for an event that can be caused by only one of the waiting processes.
defense of the system against internal and external attacks.
The process is waiting for some event to occur.
are systems growing in use and importance.
RECEIVE the receiver is blocked until a message is available.
indicates size of the page table.
same process may always be picked as victim, include number of rollback in cost factor.
I/O device has been received and also identifies the device that sent the request.
copying information into faster storage system; main memory can be viewed as a cache for secondary storage.
return to some safe state, restart process for that state.
only read the data set; they do not perform any updates.
a program in execution.
initials of Microsoft interface definition language
QUEUE set of all processes in the system.

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PROGRAMS provide a convenient environment for program development and execution.
Containing temporary data. Function parameters, return addresses, local variables.
scheduling and synchronization info, kernel-mode stack, pointer to TEB, in kernel space.
controls and coordinates use of hardware among various applications and users.
is a type of address that refers to the addresses generated by the CPU.
SECTION containing global variables.
contains the starting physical address where the segments reside in memory.
MEMORY only large storage media that the CPU can access directly.
includes pointer to process to which thread belongs and to KTHREAD, in kernel space.
are programs that define the ways in which the system resources are used to solve the computing problems of the users.
is a type of address that is loaded into the memory-address register of the memory.
supports more than one task making progress.
specifies the length of the segment.
it replaces the page that has been referenced the longest of time.
implies a system can perform more than one task simultaneously.
this is a type of memory that involves the separation of logical memory as perceived by users from physical memory.
The process has finished execution.
the page computing scheme where the new one replaces the old one in the list.
can both read and write.
QUEUE set of processes waiting for an I/O device.
thread id, user-mode stack, thread-local storage, in user space.
initials of dynamic link libraries.
The process is being created.
QUEUE set of all processes residing in main memory, ready and waiting to execute.
points to the page table.

52 Clues: a program in execution. • can both read and write. • points to the page table. • The process is being created. • Instructions are being executed. • initials of thread local storage. • indicates size of the page table. • people, machines, other computers. • The process has finished execution. • initials of dynamic link libraries. • SECTION containing global variables. • ...

Immune system 2017-01-18

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(v.) to tear, split, or open (something) quickly or violently
(n.) a choice that you make about something after considering all the possibilities
(adj.) ends in -ly; means very dangerous for your body and can kill a living organism
a huge cell of the immune system that kills bacteria
(n.)a process in your body when a particular part of it suddenly becomes bigger
(n.) a smaller cell of the immune system that helps to fight bacteria during the second and third stages of the battle
(n.) an example of smth that is stored for future analysis or research
(ph.v) to ask for help
(n.) an extremely small particle that causes a disease and that spreads from one person or animal to another

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a substance found in foods (such as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is important for building your muscles
(ph.v) to throw the ball into a game; to join a system and start working
(adj.) very important; an element without which the hole system won't work
the red liquid that circulates in our body
(v.)to produce
(n.) a covering piece of material or a part that lies over or under another
(n.ph.) a small, oval-shaped, rounded mass of tissue in the body which cleans and filters the lymph
(n.) a group of single-celled microorganisms that often cause disease
(v.) to gather smth for the purpose of storing or analysing in the future
(n.) the necessity of doing smth very quickly
(n.) O2;smth that we need for breathing
(v.) to remain alive; to continue to live after a disaster
a hundred million

22 Clues: (v.)to produce • a hundred million • (ph.v) to ask for help • (n.) O2;smth that we need for breathing • the red liquid that circulates in our body • (n.) the necessity of doing smth very quickly • a huge cell of the immune system that kills bacteria • (v.) to remain alive; to continue to live after a disaster • (v.) to tear, split, or open (something) quickly or violently • ...

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