skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Lesson 3 Sum It Up! 2016-03-27

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A muscular organ that pumps blood throughout your body.
Blood vessels that bring blood back to the heart.
The heart, vessels, and blood are all part of which system.
Organs in this system brings in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.
Oxygen and nutrients pass through these walls to the body.
This system produces movement in the body.
Movements in the body that you can control.
Bones, ligaments, and cartilage form this system.
The place where two or more bones meet.

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These cells help fight disease.
This cushions the ends of bones and forms flexible parts like ears and nose.
Movements in the body that happen without having to think about them.
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Blood is made up of clear liquid that carries nutrients and blood cells throughout the body.
this connects bones together at the joint.
Drum-like sound that your heart makes when it contracts.
These often work in pairs; when one contracts the other relaxes.
Organs that support and protect the body and store minerals.
Main organs of the respiratory system that expand to fill with air.
carries oxygen throughout the body.

20 Clues: These cells help fight disease. • carries oxygen throughout the body. • The place where two or more bones meet. • this connects bones together at the joint. • This system produces movement in the body. • Movements in the body that you can control. • Blood vessels that bring blood back to the heart. • Bones, ligaments, and cartilage form this system. • ...

Human body systems 2023-11-27

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the body system that enables movement for the body
the body system that is responsible for reproduction
the body system that controls all actions and movements of the body
the skin, hair and nails are part of this body system
the body system that deals with removing waste from the body

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the system of the body that controls the inhale of oxygen and the exhale of carbon dioxide
the body system responsible for breaking down food
the body system that is responsible for protecting your organs from disease and infections
the body system that consists of bones that provide structure and protection for the body
the body system that creates and releases hormones and other substances
the body system that transports substances and materials to various parts of the body

11 Clues: the body system responsible for breaking down food • the body system that enables movement for the body • the body system that is responsible for reproduction • the skin, hair and nails are part of this body system • the body system that deals with removing waste from the body • the body system that controls all actions and movements of the body • ...

human body systems 2024-08-10

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The __________ system is responsible for creating new life.
The __________ system defends your body against harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria.
The __________ system breaks down the food you eat, extracting nutrients and energy.
The __________ system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions.
The __________ system helps you breathe, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
The __________ system lets you move and helps your body stay strong.

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The __________ system includes your skin, protecting you from the outside world.
The __________ system helps remove waste and extra materials from your body.
The __________ system is like the body's transportation network, delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout your body.
The __________ system controls your body and helps you sense and react to the world around you.
The __________ system provides support and protection for your body, made up of bones.

11 Clues: The __________ system is responsible for creating new life. • The __________ system lets you move and helps your body stay strong. • The __________ system helps remove waste and extra materials from your body. • The __________ system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions. • ...

Human Body Organs and Systems 2017-10-09

Human Body Organs and Systems crossword puzzle

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This organ's job is to protect the body from the outside world.
This system contains the heart and blood vessels that work to circulate blood throughout the body.
This organ brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.
This is the second largest organ in the human body.
This organ can be about 6 meters long when it is stretched out.
This system works with the circulatory system to circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body.
This system consists of nerves, the brain, and the spinal cord.

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This system contains both voluntary and involuntary muscles.
The key organ to the circulatory system.
The _______ system contains the skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves.
This system breaks down the food you eat.
The _______ system supports the body and protects all of the major organs inside of it.

12 Clues: The key organ to the circulatory system. • This system breaks down the food you eat. • This is the second largest organ in the human body. • This system contains both voluntary and involuntary muscles. • This organ's job is to protect the body from the outside world. • This organ can be about 6 meters long when it is stretched out. • ...

Teaching the Nervous System 2024-10-03

Teaching the Nervous System crossword puzzle

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Responds to stimuli and transmit signals
Division in the peripheral nervous system that picks up sensory stimuli
Nervous system that allows the central nervous system to communicate with the rest of the body
Division of the autonomic nervous system that relaxes the body
Nervous system in the motor division that rules your skeletal muscle movement

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Division in the peripheral nervous system that sends directions from your brain to muscles and glands
Nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord
Division of the autonomic nervous system that mobilizes the body into action
Pick up messages from other cells and convey that information to the soma
Transmits electrical impulses away from the soma to other cells
Nervous system in the motor division that keeps your heart beating, lungs breathing, and stomach churning
The cell body and neuron’s life support

12 Clues: The cell body and neuron’s life support • Responds to stimuli and transmit signals • Nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord • Division of the autonomic nervous system that relaxes the body • Transmits electrical impulses away from the soma to other cells • Division in the peripheral nervous system that picks up sensory stimuli • ...

Science Form 1 Quiz 2024-12-02

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gas can harm the ozone layer
process that produce food
system for movement and support
have many layered of rock
happens on plane mirror
flow out all the sperms
states of matter

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happens on 14 days of menstrual cycle
happens in ionosphere
layer of atmosphere
secondary colour
happen that sky are blue on the noon
happens quickly in gas state]
separation in ink

14 Clues: secondary colour • states of matter • separation in ink • layer of atmosphere • happens in ionosphere • happens on plane mirror • flow out all the sperms • process that produce food • have many layered of rock • gas can harm the ozone layer • happens quickly in gas state] • system for movement and support • happen that sky are blue on the noon • happens on 14 days of menstrual cycle

Cells and Organelles Crossword Puzzle 2022-11-11

Cells and Organelles Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Protiens are prepared for transport here
Gel-like fluid that organelles 'stand' on
Dubbed "powerhouse" of the cell
Found only in plant cells, provides structure/protection
Stores DNA in cell and is like the 'mayor'
Controls transport inside and outside the cell
Site of protein synthesis

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Stores waste and transport things
Type of cell that is found in mammals
Produces energy through photosynthesis
Type of cell that has a cell wall
Digestive system of the cell
organize microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system

13 Clues: Site of protein synthesis • Digestive system of the cell • Dubbed "powerhouse" of the cell • Stores waste and transport things • Type of cell that has a cell wall • Type of cell that is found in mammals • Produces energy through photosynthesis • Protiens are prepared for transport here • Gel-like fluid that organelles 'stand' on • Stores DNA in cell and is like the 'mayor' • ...

Cells and Organelles Crossword Puzzle 2022-11-11

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Found only in plant cells, provides structure/protection
proteins are prepared for transport here
Controls transport inside and outside the cell
stores DNA in cell and is like the 'mayor'
produces energy through photosynthesis
Stores waste and transport things

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type of cell that is found in mammals
dubbed "powerhouse" of the cell
Organize microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system; found in animal cells only
Site of protein synthesis
gel-like fluid that organelles 'stand' on
type of cell that has a cell wall
Digestive system of the cell

13 Clues: Site of protein synthesis • Digestive system of the cell • dubbed "powerhouse" of the cell • type of cell that has a cell wall • Stores waste and transport things • type of cell that is found in mammals • produces energy through photosynthesis • proteins are prepared for transport here • gel-like fluid that organelles 'stand' on • stores DNA in cell and is like the 'mayor' • ...

6 Weeks Review 2025-09-10

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body system that brings in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
body system that covers and protects the entire body
two air passages that connects to the lung
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
structures made of tough tissue that connect muscle to boned together bones at joints to allow movement
innermost layer of the skin

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middle layer of the skin, which contains hair follicles
strong bands of tissue that hold together bones at joints to allow movement
body system that helps the body move and aids other body systems
blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood
liquid part of blood
muscle beneath the lungs that contracts and relaxes to help the chest expand when a person breathes
body system that moves blood through the body using the heart
deliver oxygen and connects arteries and veins
body system made up of 206 bones that provides structure, shape, and protection to the body
blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood
outermost layer of the skin
where two or more bones meet and are held together

18 Clues: liquid part of blood • outermost layer of the skin • innermost layer of the skin • exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide • blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood • two air passages that connects to the lung • blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood • deliver oxygen and connects arteries and veins • where two or more bones meet and are held together • ...

Human Body Systems 2025-02-03

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this organ system controls everything in the body
this organ system works with our skeleton and allows us to move
the main function of this system is to remove liquid waste from the body
this organ system circulates blood throughout the body
this organ system brings oxygen into our bodies when we breathe
this organ system provides structure for the body and makes blood

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this organ system is made up of skin and hair
this organ system breaks down food into nutrients
this organ system makes hormones which control certain body functions

9 Clues: this organ system is made up of skin and hair • this organ system controls everything in the body • this organ system breaks down food into nutrients • this organ system circulates blood throughout the body • this organ system works with our skeleton and allows us to move • this organ system brings oxygen into our bodies when we breathe • ...

human anatomy 2023-01-03

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they cover the surface of your body
the main support structure of your body, especially the upper body and back
it pumps blood throughout the body
it houses the brain
they come in pairs and produce urine
they produce red blood cells

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they digest and absorb nutrients
they make up the skeletal system
the center of the nervous system
it stores urine
we use it to breathe
it works hard when you smoke or drink alcohol

12 Clues: it stores urine • it houses the brain • we use it to breathe • they produce red blood cells • they digest and absorb nutrients • they make up the skeletal system • the center of the nervous system • it pumps blood throughout the body • they cover the surface of your body • they come in pairs and produce urine • it works hard when you smoke or drink alcohol • ...

Human Body Systems Crossword 2025-10-15

Human Body Systems Crossword crossword puzzle

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System that fights off disease and infection.
Liquid connective tissue pumped by the heart.
Organ that stores bile and releases it into the small intestine.
System that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.
System that facilitates reproduction.
System composed of bones, cartilage, and joints.
Major muscle that contracts to pull air into the lungs.
The longest part of the digestive tract, where most absorption occurs.
System responsible for gas exchange.
Organ where food is mixed with acid and enzymes.
Organ that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
System that produces hormones to regulate body functions.

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A structure that connects muscle to bone.
The largest internal organ, filters blood and produces bile.
System that provides movement and heat.
The voice box.
System that breaks down food into nutrients.
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
Tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach.
Where blood cells are produced in long bones.
The main filtering organs of the urinary system.
The body's natural pump.
System that removes nitrogenous waste from the blood.
The study of the body's structure.
The basic functional unit of the nervous system.
Where the main filtering units (nephrons) are located.
Protective outer layer of the body; the largest organ (longer name).
Windpipe; connects the larynx to the bronchi.
System that processes sensory information and directs motor responses.
The body's command center, located in the skull.

30 Clues: The voice box. • The body's natural pump. • The study of the body's structure. • System responsible for gas exchange. • System that facilitates reproduction. • System that provides movement and heat. • A structure that connects muscle to bone. • System that breaks down food into nutrients. • System that fights off disease and infection. • ...

From Cells to Organ System 2025-03-09

From Cells to Organ System crossword puzzle

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Conducting impulses across the synapse
Cells found in the PNS
Carries information to and from the CNS
Neurons transmit information away
Nerves outside the CNS
Neurotransmitters hyperpolarize
Protective membrane
Matter contains cell bodies

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Specialized cells for communication
One neuron receives input from others
Cells make up 80% of nervous system
Neurotransmitters depolarize
Muscle cell or gland
Weakening and wasting of skeletal muscle
Systems works with endocrine system

15 Clues: Protective membrane • Muscle cell or gland • Cells found in the PNS • Nerves outside the CNS • Matter contains cell bodies • Neurotransmitters depolarize • Neurotransmitters hyperpolarize • Neurons transmit information away • Specialized cells for communication • Cells make up 80% of nervous system • Systems works with endocrine system • One neuron receives input from others • ...

Human System #1 2025-05-12

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type of blood cells found in bone marrow
structures found in the cytoplasm
glands that cool body by evaporation
second level of organization
maintains a stable internal environment
cellular fluid
type of muscle in heart

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fifth level of organization
outer layer of skin
basic unit of life
control center of a cell
third level of organization
funtion of skeletal system
type exersise that produced endurance

14 Clues: cellular fluid • basic unit of life • outer layer of skin • type of muscle in heart • control center of a cell • funtion of skeletal system • fifth level of organization • third level of organization • second level of organization • structures found in the cytoplasm • glands that cool body by evaporation • type exersise that produced endurance • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2023-02-17

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System:The part that help fight colds
System:The part that helps you eat your food
System: The part that moves the blood to your heart
System: The part that controls how you move

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System:The part that holds your body up
System: The part that gives you strength
System: The part that helps the lungs
System: The part of the body that helps you pee

8 Clues: System:The part that help fight colds • System: The part that helps the lungs • System:The part that holds your body up • System: The part that gives you strength • System: The part that controls how you move • System:The part that helps you eat your food • System: The part of the body that helps you pee • System: The part that moves the blood to your heart

Chapter 13 Review 2026-03-05

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this type of bone makes up the ends and centers of many bones and has lots of pores.
the stripes you can find on voluntary muscles.
the tissue ligaments, bones, blood, and tendons are made of.
parts of your skeletal system are made of this softer tissue.
lack of this pigment causes someone to be very pale.
this bone connects the elbow to the thumb.
your skull has this type of joint.
humans are different than animals because we are made in ____________________.
the mineral that your bones are made of.

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the tough white tissue that bones are covered in.
there are two colors of this in bones, red and yellow.
what is the study of function?
this connects muscle to bone.
skeletal muscles usually work in __________.
the vitamin your skin is able to make when exposed to sunlight.
breathing heavily helps get more of this to your muscles.
this involuntary muscle has striations.
the layer of your skin that holds hair follicles, sweat glands, oil glands.
what is the study of structure?

19 Clues: this connects muscle to bone. • what is the study of function? • what is the study of structure? • your skull has this type of joint. • this involuntary muscle has striations. • the mineral that your bones are made of. • this bone connects the elbow to the thumb. • skeletal muscles usually work in __________. • the stripes you can find on voluntary muscles. • ...

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle 2024-09-26

Nervous System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Largest portion of the brain
Inability to speak
Fight or flight nervous system
Chemical enables neurons to communicate with one another
Innermost layer of meninges
Division of PNS, controls involuntary functions
Outermost layer of meninges
Regulates thirst, hormones, and body temperature
Middle layer of meninges
Protective covering of brain and spinal cord

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Connects two portions of the cerebrum
Toward CNS
# of pairs of spinal nerves
Loss of muscle control
Nerve pain
Weakness
Cells which produce myelin sheath
Links brain and spinal cord to skeletal muscles
Fainting
From CNS

20 Clues: Weakness • Fainting • From CNS • Toward CNS • Nerve pain • Inability to speak • Loss of muscle control • Middle layer of meninges • # of pairs of spinal nerves • Innermost layer of meninges • Outermost layer of meninges • Largest portion of the brain • Fight or flight nervous system • Cells which produce myelin sheath • Connects two portions of the cerebrum • ...

Body Systems 2022-01-09

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Hormone production and release
Gas exchange
Movement
Provides structure to body and protection for internal organs
Breaking down food into usable nutrients
Delivering O2 and nutrients

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Making offspring
Body’s defense system (also known as immune)
Physical barrier to the body for protection
Expelling wastes
Voluntary and involuntary movements

11 Clues: Movement • Gas exchange • Making offspring • Expelling wastes • Delivering O2 and nutrients • Hormone production and release • Voluntary and involuntary movements • Breaking down food into usable nutrients • Physical barrier to the body for protection • Body’s defense system (also known as immune) • Provides structure to body and protection for internal organs

Musculoskeletal System 2023-09-22

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The brain is protected by what?
You have conscious control over these types of muscles.
What do bones mainly produce?
This characteristic of muscles allows them to return to their original shape after they have contracted or stretched.
Which type of muscles are exclusive to the heart?

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You have no conscious control over what types of muscles?
Muscles attach to bones through what?
Which type of muscles are voluntary?
What muscles are involuntary and responsible for the movement of internal organs?
Which function of the skeletal system supports the body’s muscles, fat, and skin.
Which ability of muscles allows them to respond to a nerve impulse?

11 Clues: What do bones mainly produce? • The brain is protected by what? • Which type of muscles are voluntary? • Muscles attach to bones through what? • Which type of muscles are exclusive to the heart? • You have conscious control over these types of muscles. • You have no conscious control over what types of muscles? • ...

human body systems 2024-01-29

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your body support system
makes you strong
gets rid of waste products
helps you breath
dose not let you get a sickness again.
makes you nervous
your bodys outer layer
makes you pee

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helps get rid of food
consits of the tissue
a hormone that helps internal body parts
the heart and blodd vessles

12 Clues: makes you pee • makes you strong • helps you breath • makes you nervous • helps get rid of food • consits of the tissue • your bodys outer layer • your body support system • gets rid of waste products • the heart and blodd vessles • dose not let you get a sickness again. • a hormone that helps internal body parts

gcse pe 2024-04-29

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takes blood from and to lungs
muscle to bone
blood pressure while the heart is squeezing
10-35% of diet
femur bone type
fulcrum next lesson

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front of the skeleton
bone to bone
muscle pairs
function of skeletal system that reduces risk of injury
someone who enjoys single sports
s in smart

12 Clues: s in smart • bone to bone • muscle pairs • muscle to bone • 10-35% of diet • femur bone type • fulcrum next lesson • front of the skeleton • takes blood from and to lungs • someone who enjoys single sports • blood pressure while the heart is squeezing • function of skeletal system that reduces risk of injury

Biology 2023-11-13

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An organ of the body which responds to external stimuli
Cover up wounds with clots
Lets blood go through our body.
The study of life
Enables us to excrete waste
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction
Blood from body
Part of the immune system
haemoglobin and Oxygen
The "Holding Chambers"
Enable us to do things
vital for sensory perception and integration
Provides our limbs with red stuff.
Emotions and memories.
Prevents bacteria from overtaking our body.

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Nerve cells that carry information
Inhalation and exhalation
Processes images and visual cues.
Language, memory, reasoning, thought, learning, decision-making, emotion, intelligence and personality
Pumping blood.
The "Pumping Chambers"
Brain and Spinal cord
Language, memory, reasoning, thought, learning, decision-making, emotion, intelligence and personality
Bones
The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
The system that tells you how to react.
Body Temperature and hunger and thirst.
Manages thinking, emotions, personality, judgment, self-control, muscle control and more
_____ oblongata
Food

30 Clues: Food • Bones • Pumping blood. • Blood from body • _____ oblongata • The study of life • Brain and Spinal cord • The "Pumping Chambers" • haemoglobin and Oxygen • The "Holding Chambers" • Enable us to do things • Emotions and memories. • Inhalation and exhalation • Part of the immune system • Cover up wounds with clots • Enables us to excrete waste • Lets blood go through our body. • ...

Unit 1 test review 2023-09-19

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Laying on your stomach
Produces offspring
Towards the mid line of the body
What body cavity only contains the brain
Occurs due to temporary loss of blood flow to the brain
Body system that senses and responds
The study of body parts
Body System that protects delicate organs
Caused by uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Sensation of dizziness
Bed is tilted so that head is lower than feet
Away from the mid line of the body

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Laying on your back
The science of how body parts come together and function
A body system moves the body
Body system that transports oxygen and nutrients
What plane divides the body into top and bottom
Major discharge of blood internally or externally
A first aid procedure for dislodging an object from the windpipe
A death due to submersion of water
Belly button
Back of the body
Front of the body
Pale red bumps that appear on the skin due to an allergen exposure
Controls body functions through hormones

25 Clues: Belly button • Back of the body • Front of the body • Produces offspring • Laying on your back • Laying on your stomach • Sensation of dizziness • The study of body parts • A body system moves the body • Towards the mid line of the body • A death due to submersion of water • Away from the mid line of the body • Body system that senses and responds • ...

human body systems 2024-01-29

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your body support system
makes you strong
gets rid of waste products
helps you breath
dose not let you get a sickness again.
makes you nervous
your bodys outer layer
makes you pee

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helps get rid of food
consits of the tissue
a hormone that helps internal body parts
the heart and blodd vessles

Nervous system 2024-02-21

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basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system
sense organs
largest part of the brain; where thought occurs
connects spinal motor and sensory neurons
nerve pathway between the brain and other parts of the body
inborn, involuntary response to a particular stimulus. it is an impulse before that impulse reaches the brain
anything that can trigger a physical or behavioral change.
nervous system that controls voluntary or skeletal muscles

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all nerves that are not part of the central nervous system
nervous system that controls the activities of the internal organs
damage to the brain due to a hemorrhage or blood clot
where a neuron receives input from other cells
part of the brain that coordinates voluntary activities and balance
controls involuntary activities such as breathing and heartbeat

14 Clues: sense organs • connects spinal motor and sensory neurons • where a neuron receives input from other cells • largest part of the brain; where thought occurs • damage to the brain due to a hemorrhage or blood clot • all nerves that are not part of the central nervous system • basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system • ...

Body Systems 2020-12-08

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part of the skeletal system that provides support for your body, protects organs, and produces blood cells.
Part of the excretory system that cleans waste from your blood
Muscles located in your heart
Muscles that can line esophagus
Acid in your stomach that dissolves the food you digested.
The intestine in the Digestive System that absorbs water.
your largest organ that is located integumentary system

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Cells in your brain that keep your memory.
cells that carry out oxygen around the human body
Muscles attached to your bones
The Intestine that absorbs nurients
Vessel's that carry blood to the heart.
Vessels that carry blood away from the heart
fluid from blood plasma that surrounds your cells
The Human Organ that transfers blood all around the body. If this organ stops, you die.

15 Clues: Muscles located in your heart • Muscles attached to your bones • Muscles that can line esophagus • The Intestine that absorbs nurients • Vessel's that carry blood to the heart. • Cells in your brain that keep your memory. • Vessels that carry blood away from the heart • cells that carry out oxygen around the human body • fluid from blood plasma that surrounds your cells • ...

Vocabulary 2023-10-23

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the system that produces hormones
the system that carries blood to and from the heart.
The system in the body composed of muscle cells and tissues that brings about movement of an organ or body part.
The system that extracts waste from the body
includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves
The system that digests food

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the system that supports the body\
the organ system responsible for the production and fertilization of gametes and, in females, the carrying of a fetus.
they carry blood to the heart
the system that exchanges gases between the environment and your body

10 Clues: The system that digests food • they carry blood to the heart • the system that produces hormones • the system that supports the body\ • The system that extracts waste from the body • the system that carries blood to and from the heart. • includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves • ...

human body system 2025-05-22

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– System of glands that releases hormones to regulate body functions.
– System that includes skin, hair, and nails; protects the body from the environment.
– System that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout the body.
– System that enables movement of the body and internal organs.
– System responsible for gas exchange; includes lungs and trachea.

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– Framework of bones that supports and protects the body.
– Defends the body against pathogens and disease.
– System that removes waste products from the body, including through the kidneys.
– Fast-acting system that controls body responses; includes the brain and spinal cord.
– System that breaks down food into nutrients the body can use.

10 Clues: – Defends the body against pathogens and disease. • – Framework of bones that supports and protects the body. • – System that breaks down food into nutrients the body can use. • – System that enables movement of the body and internal organs. • – System responsible for gas exchange; includes lungs and trachea. • ...

Body Systems 2017-10-16

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removes heat when it evaporates
seeing, hearing, tasting, and smelling are all interpreted here
system that sends messages like pain through the body
where most of our energy comes from
what happens to your breathing and heart rate after exercise
like bone, these also give our body structure, and allow us to move
system that breaks down food into nutrients
absorbs water into the blood stream
system that stores calcium to make new bone tissues
controls sugar levels in your blood and releases chemicals that break down food into your small intestine
protects the skin from dangerous rays from the sun in Florida
allow sweat to leave your body

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pumps blood
the type of muscle that makes up the heart
the type of muscle that moves the body
support and protect
supply oxygen to the blood that the heart pumps throughout the body
most of the digestion is done here; it is the last stop in the digestive system
system that carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body
remove waste from the blood
washed off when we wash our hands
the type of muscle in our blood vessels and stomach

22 Clues: pumps blood • support and protect • remove waste from the blood • allow sweat to leave your body • removes heat when it evaporates • washed off when we wash our hands • where most of our energy comes from • absorbs water into the blood stream • the type of muscle that moves the body • the type of muscle that makes up the heart • system that breaks down food into nutrients • ...

CNA 2014-04-11

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Turning outward
High blood sugar
Excessive sweating
Used to prevent spread of communicable disease that are suspended on dust particles in the air
This system is the framework of the body
Bad breath

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Long, Drawn out, Long term
High blood pressure
Low blood sugar
Which body system controls and coordinates all body activity
The beat of the heart felt at an artery as a wave of blood passes through it
Used to prevent spread of disease by large airborne droplets such as by sneezing
Wavelike movement of the digestive tract that moves food through
Low blood pressure
Lying with the face up
Body position in which one lies flat with the chest down and back up
To extend
Rapid onset, Short term
Armpit

19 Clues: Armpit • To extend • Bad breath • Low blood sugar • Turning outward • High blood sugar • Low blood pressure • Excessive sweating • High blood pressure • Lying with the face up • Rapid onset, Short term • Long, Drawn out, Long term • This system is the framework of the body • Which body system controls and coordinates all body activity • ...

Human System 2012-11-21

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This digestive juice is produced in the mouth.
The skeleton is an organ _______ in the human body.
The ______ system works with the skeletal system to enable you to lift your arm.
Digestion ends in the small _______.

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The brain, heart and lungs are _____ of the human body.
The _____ is part of the circulatory system.
The ________ system enables the exchange of gases between the body and its surroundings.
________ is the breaking down of food into simple forms so that it can be absorbed by the body.
No digestive juices are produced here.
The _______are part of he respiratory system.

10 Clues: Digestion ends in the small _______. • No digestive juices are produced here. • The _____ is part of the circulatory system. • The _______are part of he respiratory system. • This digestive juice is produced in the mouth. • The skeleton is an organ _______ in the human body. • The brain, heart and lungs are _____ of the human body. • ...

Human Body Grade 5 2023-12-28

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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflex actions
This system Provides structure and support for the body, protects organs, and allows movement
What is the body's largest organ
Name the joint that connects the forearm to the upper arm
Which organ produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
Name the system that controls and coordinates activities in the body
How many chambers does the human heart have
Muscle allows us to breathe involuntarily
Which gas do we breathe in and need for survival

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Intestine that absorbs nutrients from food
To exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide during breathing
Which bone protects our brain
Name the process by which food is broken down in the stomach
Name the organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body
Which cell transports oxygen to the body's tissues
What are the tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins
Which sense organ is responsible for hearing?
System that transports blood, nutrients, and oxygen throughout the body
This system facilitates the exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) during breathing
Filters and removes waste products from the blood, producing urine

20 Clues: Which bone protects our brain • What is the body's largest organ • Muscle allows us to breathe involuntarily • Intestine that absorbs nutrients from food • How many chambers does the human heart have • Which sense organ is responsible for hearing? • Which gas do we breathe in and need for survival • Which cell transports oxygen to the body's tissues • ...

human body systems 2024-08-10

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This system is responsible for creating new life.
This system defends your body against harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria.
This system breaks down the food you eat, extracting nutrients and energy.
This system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions.
This system helps you breathe, taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
This system lets you move and helps your body stay strong.

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This system includes your skin, protecting you from the outside world.
This system helps remove waste and extra materials from your body.
This system is like the body's transportation network, delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout your body.
This system controls your body and helps you sense and react to the world around you.
This system provides support and protection for your body, made up of bones.

11 Clues: This system is responsible for creating new life. • This system lets you move and helps your body stay strong. • This system helps remove waste and extra materials from your body. • This system produces hormones that regulate various bodily functions. • This system includes your skin, protecting you from the outside world. • ...

Muscle 2025-01-23

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a filament helping muscle contract
multiple fibers in fascicles
used in the digestive system
further into myofibrils
a filament helping muscle contract
where a muscle inserts into the bone
helps pump blood

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groups of muscle fibers
a muscle that moves slow
a muscle that moves fast
used for movement
another name for muscle fibers
connects muscle to bone

13 Clues: helps pump blood • used for movement • groups of muscle fibers • further into myofibrils • connects muscle to bone • a muscle that moves slow • a muscle that moves fast • multiple fibers in fascicles • used in the digestive system • another name for muscle fibers • a filament helping muscle contract • a filament helping muscle contract • where a muscle inserts into the bone

menu board 2026-04-24

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fake
can make their own food
a category that based on similarities and diffrent
system helps digestive food in stomach
made up more than one cell
helps the body move
opposite of sexual

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cell that does have nucleus
cell doesnt have nucleus
made up one cell
op-piste of asexual
eats from others

12 Clues: fake • made up one cell • eats from others • opposite of sexual • op-piste of asexual • helps the body move • can make their own food • cell doesnt have nucleus • made up more than one cell • cell that does have nucleus • system helps digestive food in stomach • a category that based on similarities and diffrent

Bio Vocab A 2026-02-04

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nervous system controls the glands and muscles of the internal organs
nervous system calms the body, conserving energy
system body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, all nerve cells of the CNS and PNS
nervous system brain and spinal cord
neurons carries incoming information from the sensory receptors to the CNS
bundled axons that form neural cables connecting CNS with muscles, glands, sense organs

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nervous system controls the body's skeletal muscles
nervous system sensory and motor neurons connecting the CNS to the rest of the body
within the brain and spinal cord; communicate internally and process information between sensory inputs and motor outputs
simple, automatic response to a sensory stimulus
nervous system arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
neurons carries outgoing information from the CNS to the muscles and glands

12 Clues: nervous system brain and spinal cord • nervous system calms the body, conserving energy • simple, automatic response to a sensory stimulus • nervous system controls the body's skeletal muscles • nervous system controls the glands and muscles of the internal organs • neurons carries incoming information from the sensory receptors to the CNS • ...

Crossword: Objectives 16, 17, 19 2022-10-21

Crossword: Objectives 16, 17, 19 crossword puzzle

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What assists prime movers by making similar movement(s)?
The bulk of a skeletal muscle lies _____ to the joint; crossed
Fascicle that is inserted on both sides of a tendon
Muscles can affect the shape of _____
Skeletal muscles can only ____
What are the fascicles that is inserted into only one side of a tendon/muscle
What fascicle arrange is found on external openings?
Fascicle that is inserted from several different sides of a tendon
________ is attached to a movable bone
What is the name for muscles that oppose or reverse movement?
For location of muscle of origin and insertion the muscles that are based on its ______ site
_______ is attached to an immovable or less movable bone

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With a few exceptions, all skeletal muscle cross at least ____ joint
When there is a contraction, a skeletal muscle insertion moves ____ the origin
Criteria that has distinctive shape that helps identify the muscle
What criteria has the characteristics of rectus or oblique?
______ is the length of a fascicle that runs along the long axis of muscle
Muscle fibers ____ in the direction of their action
What is the fascicle that has muscle fibers meet at one point?
______ modified spindle-shaped muscle
Bones are named based on where they are associated
“Bi-” , “Tri-” , “Quad-”
Word that describes Maximus, Minimus, Longus?
Criteria where muscle is named after its movement in the body
All skeletal muscles have at least ___ attachments

25 Clues: “Bi-” , “Tri-” , “Quad-” • Skeletal muscles can only ____ • Muscles can affect the shape of _____ • ______ modified spindle-shaped muscle • ________ is attached to a movable bone • Word that describes Maximus, Minimus, Longus? • Bones are named based on where they are associated • All skeletal muscles have at least ___ attachments • ...

Body System By:The_GOAT 2020-11-10

Body System By:The_GOAT crossword puzzle

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the muscles that are under conscious control and can be controlled at will or we can choose when to use them.
the biological system made up of all the anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction.Includes organs such as:ovaries and testes
complex network of cells and proteins that defends the body against infection,and includes these organs: Bone Marrow,Thymus,Lymph nodes,and Spleen
system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body.
an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells.
called the cardiovascular system or the vascular system, is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide,and has these organs Heart,lungs,and Arteries
biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants and contains of these organs:Nose,Mouth,Throat,and lungs
organ about the size of a football. It sits just under your rib cage on the right side of your abdomen

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the network of nerve cells and fibers which transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.includes these organs:the network of nerve cells and fibers which transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.
chemical messenger system comprising feedback loops of the hormones released by internal glands of an organism directly into the circulatory system, regulating distant target organs.Includes these organs: hypothalamus,thyroid,and ovaries
are the female gonads — the primary female reproductive organs.
muscles that cannot be controlled by will or conscious and are often associated with organs that exhibit slow and regular contractions and relaxation. Involuntary muscles that are also termed as smooth muscles or non-striated muscles as there are no striations when viewed under the microscope
comprises the skin and its appendages acting to protect the body from various kinds of damage, such as loss of water or damages from outside.And contains these organs:skin,hair,and nails
the secondary external opening for the respiratory tract
This system absorbs nutrients and contains these organs:The liver,pancreas,and gallbladder
the system of an organism's body that performs the function of excretion, the bodily process of discharging wastes and contains these organs ureters, bladder, and urethra.
functions as a storage vessel for urine to delay the frequency of urination.
network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials.Includes these organs:Lymph nodes,spleen,and tonsils
are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax)
includes all of the bones and joints in the body.Also includes these organs:cartilage, tendons, and ligaments

20 Clues: the secondary external opening for the respiratory tract • are the female gonads — the primary female reproductive organs. • functions as a storage vessel for urine to delay the frequency of urination. • are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest (thorax) • ...

Muscular System 2023-05-03

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Respiration in which oxygen is consumed and glucose is broken down entirely
A process in which glucose is broken down in the absence of oxygen
The thin connective tissue surrounding each muscle cell
Chemical released by neurons that bind to receptors of neurons, and stimulate them
Inability of a muscle to contract even while be stimulated
The muscle attachment that is not movable or is less moveable than the intersection
Contractile proteins found in muscle; makes up the thin filaments
Consisting of spindle-shaped, nonstriated muscle cells
The movable attachment of a muscle as opposed to its origin
Muscle that performs the paired and opposing action of the agonist

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Sustained partial contraction of a muscle in response to stretch receptor inputs
The smallest contractile unit of muscle
Muscle that increases the angle at the joint
Contractile organelles found in the cytoplasm of muscle cells
The connective tissue enveloping bundles of muscle fibers
Specialized muscle of the heart with striations
Movement that decreases the angle of a joint
Allows us to move
A motor neuron and all the muscle cells it supplies
Contractile proteins found in muscle; makes up the thick filaments
Attaches skeletal muscle to the skeleton
Muscles that assist the prime mover in its role
Organ system consisting of skeletal muscles and their connective tissue attachments
Muscle that contracts to generate the main force of an action
Muscle composed of cylindrical multinucleate cells with obvious striations
Act to keep bones immobile when needed

26 Clues: Allows us to move • Act to keep bones immobile when needed • The smallest contractile unit of muscle • Attaches skeletal muscle to the skeleton • Muscle that increases the angle at the joint • Movement that decreases the angle of a joint • Specialized muscle of the heart with striations • Muscles that assist the prime mover in its role • ...

Body Systems 2020-09-03

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Our _________ system breaks down the food we eat.
When we fracture a bone, we affect our _______ system.
The heart is an important organ in the _______ system.
Another name for body part

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A system is made up of two or more parts that work together to carry out a ________.
The _______ system consists of all the muscles in our body.
Our ________ system takes in and removes air from our body.
Our body is made up of many different _________.
Our body systems work together to help us stay ______.

9 Clues: Another name for body part • Our body is made up of many different _________. • Our _________ system breaks down the food we eat. • When we fracture a bone, we affect our _______ system. • The heart is an important organ in the _______ system. • Our body systems work together to help us stay ______. • The _______ system consists of all the muscles in our body. • ...

The Muscular System 2023-06-19

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the masseter is in this
is a disease that affects the neuromuscular system (2 words)
is a term that defines a disease that affects the muscles
is a body system that the muscular system is linked with

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what system are we talking about (2 words)
is a function of this system and protects you from dust
is a function of this system and digests food
is a disease that cause general muscles to become weak, tired and painful
is the strongest muscle in our body

9 Clues: the masseter is in this • is the strongest muscle in our body • what system are we talking about (2 words) • is a function of this system and digests food • is a function of this system and protects you from dust • is a body system that the muscular system is linked with • is a term that defines a disease that affects the muscles • ...

Human Body Systems 2023-11-07

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Which body system allows us to move by pulling on our bones?
There are 206 of these in your body.
What is the central organ of the respiratory system?
Which body system is responsible for allowing us to breathe?
Where does the digestive system start?

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Which body system is responsible for breaking down our food to give us energy and nutrients?
Which body system is responsible for circulating blood and oxygen through the body?
Which body system gives our body structure and protects soft organs?
What is the central organ of the circulatory system?

9 Clues: There are 206 of these in your body. • Where does the digestive system start? • What is the central organ of the respiratory system? • What is the central organ of the circulatory system? • Which body system allows us to move by pulling on our bones? • Which body system is responsible for allowing us to breathe? • ...

Human Body Systems 2015-01-15

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breaks down and absorb food
consist of bones
allows humans to reproduce
eliminates wastes
stores and eliminates urine

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take in oxygen and expel Carbon dioxide
helps body fight infections
aid in movement
body's defense system
consists of eight major glands
controls voluntary and involuntary actions

11 Clues: aid in movement • consist of bones • eliminates wastes • body's defense system • allows humans to reproduce • breaks down and absorb food • helps body fight infections • stores and eliminates urine • consists of eight major glands • take in oxygen and expel Carbon dioxide • controls voluntary and involuntary actions

From Cells to Systems 2025-01-30

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Your skeletal system is made of ______.
Organ that pumps blood
When you breathe, you take in ______
This cell helps you stop bleeding if you get cut
Food gives your body the ______ it needs to live
White blood cells kill ______.

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System that digests food
Organ that helps you think
Blood travels through tubes called _____.
A group of cells that work together
Tissues in your _____ work together to help you breathe

11 Clues: Organ that pumps blood • System that digests food • Organ that helps you think • White blood cells kill ______. • A group of cells that work together • When you breathe, you take in ______ • Your skeletal system is made of ______. • Blood travels through tubes called _____. • This cell helps you stop bleeding if you get cut • Food gives your body the ______ it needs to live • ...

Nervous System 2026-03-13

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___ Nervous System, consisting of brain and spinal cord
Neurons that carry information to the CNS
"rest and digest" subset of autonomic nervous system
Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
Have a specialized organ, sight and hearing
Motor neurons that control skeletal muscle movemtn
rapid electrical signals that travel undiminished in amplitude (strength) down the axon from the cell body to the axon terminals
"fight or flight" subset of autonomic nervous system
___ receptors respond to a change in stimulus intensity but adapt if the strength of the stimulus remains constant
detect changes in oxygen, pH, and glucose

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Neurons that carry information from the CNS to various parts of the body
depolarizations or hyperpolarizations whose strength is directly proportional to the strength of the triggering event, lose strength as it moves through the cell
Controls autonomic nervous system and regulates anterior pituitary
General senses, touch
Part of brain responsible for thought and emotion
___ cells, form myelin sheaths in PNS
control smooth and cardiac muscles, glands, and some adipose tissue
___ Nervous System, consisting of sensory and efferent neurons

18 Clues: General senses, touch • Hormone secreted by the pineal gland • ___ cells, form myelin sheaths in PNS • Neurons that carry information to the CNS • detect changes in oxygen, pH, and glucose • Have a specialized organ, sight and hearing • Part of brain responsible for thought and emotion • Motor neurons that control skeletal muscle movemtn • ...

Muscles 2024-01-18

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covers the entire skeletal muscle
bundle of muscle fibers
produce heat maintain posture stabilize joints generate heat
Dark Band
Muscle is relaxed when this is present
has striations

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bundles of microfilaments
around single muscle fiber
Storage of calcium
thin filament
what is the other muscle type other than Skeletal and muscle
Muscles are attached by these
thick filament
light band

14 Clues: Dark Band • light band • thin filament • thick filament • has striations • Storage of calcium • bundle of muscle fibers • bundles of microfilaments • around single muscle fiber • Muscles are attached by these • covers the entire skeletal muscle • Muscle is relaxed when this is present • what is the other muscle type other than Skeletal and muscle • ...

Nervous system 2024-01-22

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connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body
part of the brain that consists of pons, cerebellum and medulla oblongata
memory, attention
proceeds what we see
all physical movement

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operates internal organs, smooth muscle and glands
controls skeletal muscles and autonomic nervous system
auditory stimuli, emotion
bundle of nerves that relay messages between a brain and the neural pathway
sensory information
controls every aspect of our thoughts, actions

11 Clues: memory, attention • sensory information • proceeds what we see • all physical movement • auditory stimuli, emotion • controls every aspect of our thoughts, actions • operates internal organs, smooth muscle and glands • controls skeletal muscles and autonomic nervous system • connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body • ...

Muscle Function Crossword Puzzle 2026-01-08

Muscle Function Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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no conscious control
responsible for specific movements
no rest
continuous low strength
muscles help in producingAntagonists

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Where muscles produce tension when EXTENDING
No movement
The first function of the skeletal muscle has 3 rules
The third function of the skeletal muscles
Conscious Control
help relax during movement
The second function of the skeletal muscles
A tough tissue helped to anchor bones
removes excess lactic acid

14 Clues: no rest • No movement • Conscious Control • no conscious control • continuous low strength • help relax during movement • removes excess lactic acid • responsible for specific movements • muscles help in producingAntagonists • A tough tissue helped to anchor bones • The third function of the skeletal muscles • The second function of the skeletal muscles • ...

Human System 2024-05-17

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System Which part of the digestive system connects the mouth to the stomach?
System Which system does the muscular system needs to work with?
System What part of the respiratory system exchange gases?

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System Which part of the circulatory system delivers blood to the other parts of the body?
System Which part of the skeletal system protects the digestive system?

5 Clues: System What part of the respiratory system exchange gases? • System Which system does the muscular system needs to work with? • System Which part of the skeletal system protects the digestive system? • System Which part of the digestive system connects the mouth to the stomach? • ...

Muscular System 2024-05-14

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Unstriated and involuntary
A molecule that resembles troponin in smooth muscle cell
Cross-bridge detaches at end of power stroke and returns to original conformation
Thin filaments
Electrical charge within a cell becomes less negative
Enzyme that hydrolyzes ATP to ADP
Anaerobic metabolism of glucose
Receptor located in the membrane of the transverse tubule
Thick filaments
An important feature of skeletal muscle cell that smooth muscle doesn't have

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A type of oxidative skeletal muscle fiber where there's fast contraction and reliance on oxidative phosphorylation for ATP
Smooth, sustained contraction of maximal strength
Receptor located in the membrane of the sarcoplasmic reticulum
Striated and voluntary
Smallest unit of a muscle cell, able to contract
Electrical charge within a cell becomes less positive
A type of skeletal muscle fiber where there's very fast contraction and reliance on glycolysis for ATP
A type of oxidative skeletal muscle fiber where there's slow contraction and reliance on oxidative phosphorylation for ATP
Myosin cross-bridge binds to actin molecules
Fluid where the majority of calcium enters in smooth muscle contraction
Chemical that binds to troponin to trigger start of muscle contraction
Protein structures that make up muscle fiber
Smooth muscle cells that are activated by neuronal input
Inability of muscle to maintain tension
A type of recruitment of motor units to delay or prevent fatigue
Striated and involuntary
Neurotransmitter that kick starts a muscle contraction

27 Clues: Thin filaments • Thick filaments • Striated and voluntary • Striated and involuntary • Unstriated and involuntary • Anaerobic metabolism of glucose • Enzyme that hydrolyzes ATP to ADP • Inability of muscle to maintain tension • Myosin cross-bridge binds to actin molecules • Protein structures that make up muscle fiber • Smallest unit of a muscle cell, able to contract • ...

Musculoskeletal Systems 2023-11-16

Musculoskeletal Systems crossword puzzle

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place where two bones meet.
disease where joints become swollen and painful.
bone tissue that is flexible and has marrow.
flexible tissue that hardens into bone as babies grow older.
system used for movement.
disease where bones become weak and brittle.

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part of spongy bone that stores fat.
disease where muscles grow weaker.
muscle that moves bones.
tissue that connects bones together in joints.
muscle found in the digestive system.
system that provides shape, support, and protection.
part of spongy bone that makes blood cells.
tissue that connects muscle to bones.
bone tissue that is hard and stong.
muscle in the heart that never rests.

16 Clues: muscle that moves bones. • system used for movement. • place where two bones meet. • disease where muscles grow weaker. • bone tissue that is hard and stong. • part of spongy bone that stores fat. • muscle found in the digestive system. • tissue that connects muscle to bones. • muscle in the heart that never rests. • part of spongy bone that makes blood cells. • ...

Muscle System 2021-12-21

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autoimmune destruction of neuro-muscle
overstretching, tearing of a ligament
voluntary, striated muscle tissue
prefix meaning muscle
muscle pain
ct connecting muscle to bone
destruction of skeletal muscle fibers
prefix meaning flesh

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muscle cell
involuntary, striated muscle tissue
overstretching, tearing a skeletal muscle
involuntary, non-striated muscle tissue
abn hardening of muscles limiting movement

13 Clues: muscle cell • muscle pain • prefix meaning flesh • prefix meaning muscle • ct connecting muscle to bone • voluntary, striated muscle tissue • involuntary, striated muscle tissue • overstretching, tearing of a ligament • destruction of skeletal muscle fibers • autoimmune destruction of neuro-muscle • involuntary, non-striated muscle tissue • ...

The Body 2014-04-14

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How many different systems provide our body with energy?
Can be found in dairy, eggs, beans and meat
The skeletal system stores ________, calcium and minerals
Gives you energy
Breaks down the food in your stomach
What you breath in

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Carbon dioxide is _______
Which system does your body use for exercise longer than 3 minutes?
Provides __________ for vital organs and body tissues
What your hair and nails are made of
The number of canines you should have
Moistens the food while it's chewed

12 Clues: Gives you energy • What you breath in • Carbon dioxide is _______ • Moistens the food while it's chewed • What your hair and nails are made of • Breaks down the food in your stomach • The number of canines you should have • Can be found in dairy, eggs, beans and meat • Provides __________ for vital organs and body tissues • ...

The Science Crossword 2023-05-31

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The body's military force
What does the Earth have that other planets don't?
What body system is the stomach in ?
Transporter of signals of the body
Increase in strength when lots of Calcium
The body's way of taking out the trash

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group of cells
Reason why we have 8 billion people
You go to the gym to upgrade it
Your cells upgrading to be more complex
what does all organism have in common?
When groups work to achieve a single goal

12 Clues: group of cells • The body's military force • You go to the gym to upgrade it • Transporter of signals of the body • Reason why we have 8 billion people • What body system is the stomach in ? • what does all organism have in common? • The body's way of taking out the trash • Your cells upgrading to be more complex • Increase in strength when lots of Calcium • ...

The Science Crossword 2023-05-31

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The body's military force
What does the Earth have that other planets don't?
What body system is the stomach in ?
Transporter of signals of the body
Increase in strength when lots of Calcium
The body's way of taking out the trash

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group of cells
Reason why we have 8 billion people
You go to the gym to upgrade it
Your cells upgrading to be more complex
what does all organism have in common?
When groups work to achieve a single goal

menu project Adaynn's 2026-04-15

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a system that sends a receives messages through neurons.
made of one cell.
a characteristic or feature of a living thing.
A system that protects and holds organs in place.
a cell that has a nucleus and other membrane.
nature made

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a cell that made up of more then one cell.
only has one parent.
This has two parents.
man made
The study of classifying and naming organisms based on shared traits.
and organism that can produce its own food.

12 Clues: man made • nature made • made of one cell. • only has one parent. • This has two parents. • a cell that made up of more then one cell. • and organism that can produce its own food. • a cell that has a nucleus and other membrane. • a characteristic or feature of a living thing. • A system that protects and holds organs in place. • ...

Health 2020-04-08

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protect stomach
supports the body
joint on your arm

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joint below you neck
protect your brain
protect spine
joint on your leg
Good healthy food that live in water
cage protect your lungs

9 Clues: protect spine • protect stomach • joint on your leg • supports the body • joint on your arm • protect your brain • joint below you neck • cage protect your lungs • Good healthy food that live in water

Science crossword 2025-11-20

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The ______ system has five stages; chewing, swallowing, the stomach, the small intestine, and the large intestine
This is an intestine; Absorbs water and nutrients
What organs combine to make
this is an intestine; maintains water and ion absorption
The ______ system relates to smooth, Cardiac, and skeletal
This is a type of tissue; Supports/Binds other organs and tissues and provides insulation
What tissues are made of
This is a type of tissue; Absorbs nutrients and forms the linings of organs
This system processes your surroundings

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This system consists of the heart, blood, arteries, vessels, and capillaries
This is the 3rd stage of the digestive system and an organ
What organs are made of
Contains two parts; Right section is larger than the left
This organ removes old or damaged cells and contains many fluids
The most important organ of your body
You cannot function without this organ; it pumps blood to all other organs

16 Clues: What organs are made of • What tissues are made of • What organs combine to make • The most important organ of your body • This system processes your surroundings • This is an intestine; Absorbs water and nutrients • this is an intestine; maintains water and ion absorption • Contains two parts; Right section is larger than the left • ...

Grapes 2024-07-31

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The cause of a disease
A plant that lives in water
Someone who cannot eat gluten
Mythical bird that dies in flames and is reborn in ashes
Blood poisoning
Single cell organisms
Study of children

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Study of dinosaurs
A book that teaches you things
Low iron in the blood
A bleeding disorder
Study of bones and skeletal system
A Roman General
An unborn child

14 Clues: Blood poisoning • A Roman General • An unborn child • Study of children • Study of dinosaurs • A bleeding disorder • Low iron in the blood • Single cell organisms • The cause of a disease • A plant that lives in water • Someone who cannot eat gluten • A book that teaches you things • Study of bones and skeletal system • Mythical bird that dies in flames and is reborn in ashes

Science Crossword 2013-11-28

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Something that occurs with thought, consciously
Not having enough water inside your body
Links the nervous system to the endocrine system, via the pituitary glands.
_____ are structures that secrete hormones
Muscle found in the frog's hind legs
Your surface blood vessels constrict, so less blood is sent to your skin
Released by your pancreas when blood sugar is high
Known as the 'sponge'and releases sugar into the blood when the blood sugar level is low
system that breakdown and absorbs nutrients that are necessary for growth and maintenance

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System that releases electrical signals through the body that directs behaviour and movement
Your surface blood vessels dilate, causing you to get flushed
Controls the body's processes and homeostasis
Something that occurs naturally, without thought
a serious medical condition that occurs when your body temperature rises over 40*C
Mechanism which enhances or amplifies a change in the system
Maintenance of a stable, constant condition in the body despite changes in the external environment
Binds,supports and protects structures in the body. Most diverse and abundant type of tissue
The part your brain\hypothalamus plays during thermoregulation
Mechanism which resists or regulates a change in the system
An organism that needs the environment to maintain its temperature

20 Clues: Muscle found in the frog's hind legs • Not having enough water inside your body • _____ are structures that secrete hormones • Controls the body's processes and homeostasis • Something that occurs with thought, consciously • Something that occurs naturally, without thought • Released by your pancreas when blood sugar is high • ...

Body Systems 2023-11-27

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Growth plate
Considered to be the thickest part of a muscle
Where two or more bones meet
Attaches muscle to bone
Largest internal organ
Type of muscle found in your internal organs
Type of muscle found in the heart
Type of muscle responsible for movement
Body of a long bone
A break or crack in a bone
Strong, flexible connective tissue (not bone)
When a bone breaks through the skin
Kidneys are a part of this system
A pulled muscle

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Bones & muscles work together to cause this
Skin, hair, and nails make up this system
Endocrine system made up of glands and ______
Bone that is embedded in a tendon
Type of muscle fiber good for endurance activities
This system helps heal and prevent sickness
Protective covering on a muscle
Protective covering on a bone
Smallest part of a muscle
Asthma would be considered a disorder of this system
When a bone breaks and stays inside the skin
Largest overall organ of the body
Skeleton that includes skull, spine, and ribs
Type of vessel that takes blood away from the heart
System that includes nerves and sensory organs

29 Clues: Growth plate • A pulled muscle • Body of a long bone • Largest internal organ • Attaches muscle to bone • Smallest part of a muscle • A break or crack in a bone • Where two or more bones meet • Protective covering on a bone • Protective covering on a muscle • Bone that is embedded in a tendon • Type of muscle found in the heart • Largest overall organ of the body • ...

X-word! 2022-10-13

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System that helps us breathe
Backbone of Radiology
Hinge joint
Human fuel
Animal unit where the children live
Patients hold it for a CXR
Can't wear it for an MRI scan
Procedures usually done under ultrasound guidance
CT do this many times a day for patients
Radiologys finest garment

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Where bees live
Swedish image album
The popping of the lungs
Radiology in a far away land
Justifies a skeletal survey
Sometimes can be obstructed

16 Clues: Human fuel • Hinge joint • Where bees live • Swedish image album • Backbone of Radiology • The popping of the lungs • Radiologys finest garment • Patients hold it for a CXR • Justifies a skeletal survey • Sometimes can be obstructed • System that helps us breathe • Radiology in a far away land • Can't wear it for an MRI scan • Animal unit where the children live • ...

Review Cardiovascular system 2021-12-14

Review Cardiovascular system crossword puzzle

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The flow is pushed by skeletal muscle movement
Middle layer of the heart
A function of the cardiovascular system is to remove them.
The apex of the heart point towards this side of the body
The movement of these parts creates the heart's lub dub sound.
Smallest type of blood vessels
Also know as platelets

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Entryway into the pulmonary artery
pericardium Part of the integumentary system that touches the heart
Can cause hypotension
Type of pressure generated by the heart
Inner layer of the heart
Makes the heart beat
Type of blood that has no antigens

14 Clues: Makes the heart beat • Can cause hypotension • Also know as platelets • Inner layer of the heart • Middle layer of the heart • Smallest type of blood vessels • Entryway into the pulmonary artery • Type of blood that has no antigens • Type of pressure generated by the heart • The flow is pushed by skeletal muscle movement • ...

Organ Systems Crossword 2023-08-08

Organ Systems Crossword crossword puzzle

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The main function of this system is to maintain water balance, remove wastes and filter the blood.
The main function of this body system is production and regulation of hormones.
The main function of this body system is to collect, process and respond to sensory information.
what groups of similar tissues make up
the study of bodily structures
The main function of this system is gas exchange AND nutrient transport
The main function of this system is the break down of food and absorption of nutrients.

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The main function of this system is to defend the body.
The main function of this system is to act as a barrier to protect the body from the outside world.
The main function of this system is gas exchange (taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide)
The primary function of this body system is movement and stabilization.
The main function of this system is to allow animals to make offspring.
The main function of this body system is support and protection for internal organs.
the study of bodily functions

14 Clues: the study of bodily functions • the study of bodily structures • what groups of similar tissues make up • The main function of this system is to defend the body. • The primary function of this body system is movement and stabilization. • The main function of this system is to allow animals to make offspring. • ...

Muscular System 2024-01-25

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muscle action you can control
any movement that makes your body work
a way to strengthen your skeletal muscles
the muscle that is only found in your heart and helps pump blood around the body
a muscle that straightens part of your body

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the organ system whose primary function is movement and flexibility; made up of the muscles that let you move
muscle found in the digestive tract and in the walls of blood vessels
drugs that can make your muscles stronger
exercise that strengthens the heart and increases endurance
a muscle that bends a part of your body
condition caused by inflamed tendons from exercising too much
muscle attached to enable bone movement
muscle action that cannot be controlled
strands of tough connective tissue connect your skeletal muscles to your bones
injury in which a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn

15 Clues: muscle action you can control • any movement that makes your body work • a muscle that bends a part of your body • muscle attached to enable bone movement • muscle action that cannot be controlled • drugs that can make your muscles stronger • a way to strengthen your skeletal muscles • a muscle that straightens part of your body • ...

Science Crossword 2025-11-21

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This is the 3rd stage of the digestive system and an organ
this is an intestine; maintains water and ion absorption
This system processes your surroundings
The ______ system relates to smooth, Cardiac, and skeletal
What organs combine to make
You cannot function without this organ; it pumps blood to all other organs
Contains two parts; Right section is larger than the left
This is a type of tissue; Absorbs nutrients and forms the linings of organs
What tissues are made of

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This system consists of the heart, blood, arteries, vessels, and capillaries
This is a type of tissue; Supports/Binds other organs and tissues and provides insulation
What organs are made of
The ______ system has five stages; chewing, swallowing, the stomach, the small intestine, and the large intestine
The most important organ of your body
This is an intestine; Absorbs water and nutrients
This organ removes old or damaged cells and contains many fluids

Science crossword 2025-11-20

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This system consists of the heart, blood, arteries, vessels, and capillaries
This is the 3rd stage of the digestive system and an organ
The ______ system has five stages; chewing, swallowing, the stomach, the small intestine, and the large intestine
What organs are made of
this is an intestine; maintains water and ion absorption
This organ removes old or damaged cells and contains many fluids
What tissues are made of
This system processes your surroundings
You cannot function without this organ; it pumps blood to all other organs

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This is a type of tissue; Absorbs nutrients and forms the linings of organs
This is a type of tissue; Supports/Binds other organs and tissues and provides insulation
The most important organ of your body
The ______ system relates to smooth, Cardiac, and skeletal
Contains two parts; Right section is larger than the left
What organs combine to make
This is an intestine; Absorbs water and nutrients

Muscles 2024-01-18

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thick filament
bundles of microfilaments
has striations
what is the other muscle type other than Skeletal and muscle
Dark Band
around single muscle fiber
produce heat maintain posture stabilize joints generate heat

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Muscles are attached by these
light band
Muscle is relaxed when this is present
bundle of muscle fibers
thin filament
covers the entire skeletal muscle
Storage of calcium

5 Science p. 367 2024-04-16

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the organ system that supports your body
hard body parts that support your body
organs that expand to fill with air
the organ system that moves blood around your body
type of feet used by sea stars to move

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hard covering on the outside of some animal's bodies
the organ system that helps your body move
the organ system that move air into, around, and out of our body
two tubes that connect to the trachea and to bronchioles
body parts that work in pairs to help your body move
pumps blood throughout the body

11 Clues: pumps blood throughout the body • organs that expand to fill with air • hard body parts that support your body • type of feet used by sea stars to move • the organ system that supports your body • the organ system that helps your body move • the organ system that moves blood around your body • hard covering on the outside of some animal's bodies • ...

Mind, Body and Soul 2015-03-31

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what travels down the back of your throat into your windpipe
One way ankles can move
– CP System The energy comes stored from muscles
The oxygen passes through the alveoli into the?
What is one of the bones in your body that serve to protect the important parts
Dioxide What do you exhale
Acid What system lasts up to 3 minutes

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What is one joint that is only able to move a certain way
What system has a low muscle intensity
What is one reason why some joints can only move a certain way
what food group keeps you regular
One important function the Skeletal System
what bacteria is beneficial
the major bone that is also known as the chest plate

14 Clues: One way ankles can move • what bacteria is beneficial • Dioxide What do you exhale • what food group keeps you regular • What system has a low muscle intensity • One important function the Skeletal System • Acid What system lasts up to 3 minutes • The oxygen passes through the alveoli into the? • – CP System The energy comes stored from muscles • ...

Body system vocabolary 2020-12-11

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The organ that pumps blood through the body.
the system that carries oxygen, nutrients and hormones through the blood.
the organ that keep all your insides in your body and protects your body from any outside damage.
An organ that is part of the nervous system that controls the body.
The system that lets you sence thing such as lets you see, hear, taste, touch and smell stuff round you.
The system that composes of 3 diferent types of muscles: skeletal, smooth and cardiac.
The system that disposes materials that you dont need from your body.
The organ that breaks down food with the teeth to be able to swallow it.

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The system that acts like a structure
the system that allows organisms to reproduce.
your body with bones.
An organ that helps you breath and inhales oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
The system that break down and digest food to get nutrients from the food and to the body.
An organ that is part of the digestive system that helps mix food and digest it with acid.
system The system that releases hormones into your bloodstream to active specific cells in the body.

15 Clues: your body with bones. • The system that acts like a structure • The organ that pumps blood through the body. • the system that allows organisms to reproduce. • An organ that is part of the nervous system that controls the body. • The system that disposes materials that you dont need from your body. • ...

Muscular System 2021-05-06

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Nearly 85% of heat comes from contracting muscles
Muscle that can be consciously controlled
Function of the muscle system that causes lungs to fill with air
Muscles help your body move correctly
Muscle found only in the heart
Function of smooth muscles that moves food
Muscles stretch over joints to keep them stable

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Muscles keep the body in the correct position
Function of the muscle system that helps the heart beat
Function of the muscle system that keeps organs safe from harm
Smooth muscles expand and contract in the uterus
Also known as visceral muscle

12 Clues: Also known as visceral muscle • Muscle found only in the heart • Muscles help your body move correctly • Muscle that can be consciously controlled • Function of smooth muscles that moves food • Muscles keep the body in the correct position • Muscles stretch over joints to keep them stable • Smooth muscles expand and contract in the uterus • ...

HUMAN BODY PARTS 2023-07-31

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controls the body through the use of electrical signals
disposes if the body's waste
carries blood around the body delivering oxygen and nutrients
breaks down food and turns it into energy
the skin and its appendages
enables all the movement of the body

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communicates with the body using chemicals called hormones
keeps body fluids in balance and fights against inflections
system of organs involved in producing offsprings
carries air into the body, allowing oxygen to enter blood
supports the body and enables movement with the help of the muscular system
the body's drainage system for removing urine

12 Clues: the skin and its appendages • disposes if the body's waste • enables all the movement of the body • breaks down food and turns it into energy • the body's drainage system for removing urine • system of organs involved in producing offsprings • controls the body through the use of electrical signals • carries air into the body, allowing oxygen to enter blood • ...

Muscular System 2021-01-21

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these types of muscles work with bones to help you move
these types of muscles are found in your digestive system, eyes, and bladder
the main job of the muscular system
to make smaller or come together
this word describes the muscles that you have no control over
to make larger or stretch out

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works with this system to help your body move (2 words)
this word describes the muscles that you are able to control
receives nutrients from this system
these types of muscles are found in your heart.
attaches muscles to bone

11 Clues: attaches muscles to bone • to make larger or stretch out • to make smaller or come together • receives nutrients from this system • the main job of the muscular system • these types of muscles are found in your heart. • works with this system to help your body move (2 words) • these types of muscles work with bones to help you move • ...

Biopsychology 2015-11-01

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(CNS) Internal communication
(PNS) The sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
Arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations
(CNS) The brain and spinal cord
Controls the body's skeletal muscles
(EEG) An amplified recording of the electrical waves sweeping across the brain's surface, measured by electrodes placed on the scalp
Takes info from the (CNS) out the body tissues

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The body's speedy,electrochemical communication network
Sends info from the body's tissues and sensory organs inward to the (CNS) which then processes the info
Calms the body, Conserving its energy
Uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer generated images that distinguish among different types of brain tissue.
Controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs

12 Clues: (CNS) Internal communication • (CNS) The brain and spinal cord • Controls the body's skeletal muscles • Calms the body, Conserving its energy • Takes info from the (CNS) out the body tissues • The body's speedy,electrochemical communication network • Controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs • ...

Muscular System 2022-02-21

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connective tissue membrane which surrounds muscles
a single muscle cells is a muscle __.
neurotransmitter released into the synapse between neuron and muscle fiber
type of muscle which is under voluntary control
type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs
calcium and __ flow into muscle fibers to cause a contraction

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type of muscle found in the heart
muscles are connected to bones by __.
skeletal muscle is called __ because it has streaks
type of muscle which is attached to bone and is responsible for movements
type of muscle which is under control of the autonomous nervous system

11 Clues: type of muscle found in the heart • muscles are connected to bones by __. • a single muscle cells is a muscle __. • type of muscle which is under voluntary control • connective tissue membrane which surrounds muscles • type of muscle found in the walls of hollow organs • skeletal muscle is called __ because it has streaks • ...

Body Systems and Bones 2024-08-30

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Upper arm bone.
Protects the brain.
Vertebrae: Lower back region (5 vertebrae).
System: Protects the body against disease and infection.
Base of the spine, fused vertebrae.
Vertebrae: Upper back region (12 vertebrae).
System: Supports the body, protects internal organs, and allows movement; also produces blood cells.
Tailbone.
Forearm bone on the thumb side.
System (Urinary System): Removes waste products from the body and maintains water and electrolyte balance.
Protects the thoracic cavity and lungs (12 pairs).
Lower part of the pelvic bone.
Finger bones (14 bones per hand).
Ankle bones (7 bones).
System: Breaks down food into nutrients that the body can absorb and use for energy, growth, and repair.
Shinbone, the larger of the two lower leg bones.
Wrist bones (8 bones).
System: Allows the body to move by contracting muscles.
Thigh bone, the longest bone in the body.

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System: Responsible for producing offspring and regulating reproductive hormones.Skull:
Hand bones (5 bones).
Collarbone.
Shoulder blade.
Foot bones (5 bones).
Smaller lower leg bone.
Kneecap.
Upper part of the pelvic bone.
System: Transports blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.
System: Produces hormones that regulate various body processes, including growth, metabolism, and sexual function.
System: Works closely with the immune system to remove waste and toxins from the body and transport lymph, a fluid containing white blood cells.
System: Includes the skin, hair, and nails; protects the body and helps regulate temperature.
Breastbone.
Lower jawbone.
Forearm bone on the pinky side.
System: Controls body activities with electrical signals and processes information.
Toe bones (14 bones per foot).
Front part of the pelvic bone.
Vertebrae: Neck region (7 vertebrae).
System: Brings oxygen into the body and removes carbon dioxide.

39 Clues: Kneecap. • Tailbone. • Collarbone. • Breastbone. • Lower jawbone. • Upper arm bone. • Shoulder blade. • Protects the brain. • Hand bones (5 bones). • Foot bones (5 bones). • Ankle bones (7 bones). • Wrist bones (8 bones). • Smaller lower leg bone. • Upper part of the pelvic bone. • Lower part of the pelvic bone. • Toe bones (14 bones per foot). • Front part of the pelvic bone. • ...

The Nervous System 2017-05-14

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The ______ nervous system that includes the brain and the spinal cord.
the long connection between neurons
this part of the system sends "input" information to the brain
once the brain receives the "input" message it must make a decision, also known as
this system controls your "fight or flight" reactions
this type of neuron has multiple dendrites

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these cells communicate with each other to send messages throughout the nervous system
these cells were once said to be just "supporters" of the neurons, but we now know that they play a much more vital role
the part of the nervous system that connects the central system to the rest of the body
this part of the system works to keep you calm
conducts impulses from the CNS to the skeletal system
conducts impulses from CNS to cardiac and smooth muscles

12 Clues: the long connection between neurons • this type of neuron has multiple dendrites • this part of the system works to keep you calm • this system controls your "fight or flight" reactions • conducts impulses from the CNS to the skeletal system • conducts impulses from CNS to cardiac and smooth muscles • this part of the system sends "input" information to the brain • ...

Body system vocabolary 2020-12-11

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The organ that breaks down food with the teeth to be able to swallow it.
the organ that keep all your insides in your body and protects your body from any outside damage.
The system that disposes materials that you dont need from your body.
An organ that is part of the nervous system that controls the body.
your body with bones.
The system that composes of 3 diferent types of muscles: skeletal, smooth and cardiac.
The system that break down and digest food to get nutrients from the food and to the body.
The organ that pumps blood through the body.

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The system that acts like a structure
the system that carries oxygen, nutrients and hormones through the blood.
An organ that helps you breath and inhales oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
An organ that is part of the digestive system that helps mix food and digest it with acid.
system The system that releases hormones into your bloodstream to active specific cells in the body.
the system that allows organisms to reproduce.
The system that lets you sence thing such as lets you see, hear, taste, touch and smell stuff round you.

Human body lesson 1 Chandler 2014-08-26

Human body lesson 1 Chandler crossword puzzle

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it breaks down food and absorbs the nutrients
regulates behavior
smallest thing in the body system
creates offspring
made up of organs
made up of tissues
for movement

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protects against injury , infection, and fluid loss
protects and supports the body and organs
to get rid of waste
it transports nutrients and gases
defends against germs

12 Clues: for movement • creates offspring • made up of organs • regulates behavior • made up of tissues • to get rid of waste • defends against germs • smallest thing in the body system • it transports nutrients and gases • protects and supports the body and organs • it breaks down food and absorbs the nutrients • protects against injury , infection, and fluid loss

Articulations 2023-01-03

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Joint between the L2 and L3 vertebrae
True or False: extensibility refers to the ability of a muscle to stretch
Most movable joints
Loss of muscle mass from lack of activity
To straighten a joint
Moving away from the midline
Pointing the toe upwards
Term that describes the alternating light and dark bands
Turning a body part outward
Spinning on an axis

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Study of the muscular system is known as
Not a function of the muscular system
The protein that acts as a calcium receptor in skeletal muscle
Moving towards the midline
Turning a body part inward
decreasing the angle between two joints
Making a complete circle
Turning the palms downward
The protein that acts as a calcium receptor in skeletal muscle is
Attachments between muscle and bone matrix
True or False: the elbow has both pivot and hinge joints

21 Clues: Most movable joints • Spinning on an axis • To straighten a joint • Making a complete circle • Pointing the toe upwards • Moving towards the midline • Turning a body part inward • Turning the palms downward • Turning a body part outward • Moving away from the midline • Joint between the L2 and L3 vertebrae • Not a function of the muscular system • ...

Emergency Crossword 2023-02-28

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Bone moves out of a joint.
The tool used to immobilize a bone.
Largest bone in the body.
Blood supply cut off from the brain.
The ________ system helps protect important organs in the body.
Break in a bone.
The machine to deliver shocks to the body.
A cycle of CPR has 30 ___________.
A tear in muscle fiber
Connects bone to bone.

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Fractures that do not break through the skin.
Fractures that break through the skin.
The _____ system protects from illness.
The ________ system helps to regulate body temperature.
Blood circulation cut off from cold.
The place where two bones meet.
A side effect of second degree burns.
A ______ attack is when blood supply is cut off from the heart.
A cut or tear in skin.
Connects muscle to bone.
When the body loses heat faster than it can make it.
When the airway is blocked due to an object.
Smallest bone in the body.
Stretching of tendons and ligaments.

24 Clues: Break in a bone. • A cut or tear in skin. • A tear in muscle fiber • Connects bone to bone. • Connects muscle to bone. • Largest bone in the body. • Bone moves out of a joint. • Smallest bone in the body. • The place where two bones meet. • A cycle of CPR has 30 ___________. • The tool used to immobilize a bone. • Blood circulation cut off from cold. • ...

Nervous System 2024-05-26

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System that controls “fight or flight” responses
Conversion of stimulus energy to a neuronal signal
Part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord
Transmitter that activates 2nd messenger system
Large nucleus lying in center of brain, highly connected to cerebral cortex
What action potentials do when locally generated depolarizing currents spread to adjacent regions of the membrane
Nervous system that includes fibers of the motor neurons that supply skeletal muscles
Nervous system that includes fibers that innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
Motor neurons that carry signals away from central nervous system to initiate action
Part of the nervous system that includes nerve fibers
Multilayered sheath of plasma membrane that wraps around axonal fibers as an insulator
Synaptic input of many neurons to one
System that plays a key role in learning, memory, and emotions

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Part of the brain that maintains homeostasis
What carries signal across synapses; binds postsynaptic receptors
Outer, highly folded surface of the cerebrum
Specific receptors for different modalities/ sensations
Spaces between neurons where information is passed
Charged cells that conduct electrical signals to pass information throughout the body
What transduces and groups stimuli to form a sensory surface
Synaptic output of one neuron to many
Sensory neurons that sense stimulus
Neurotransmitter used by motoneurons; increases membrane permeability for Na+
System that regulates “rest and digest” functions
Nerve network of the digestive tract

25 Clues: Sensory neurons that sense stimulus • Nerve network of the digestive tract • Synaptic output of one neuron to many • Synaptic input of many neurons to one • Part of the brain that maintains homeostasis • Outer, highly folded surface of the cerebrum • Transmitter that activates 2nd messenger system • System that controls “fight or flight” responses • ...

7th Grade Body Systems Review 2025-05-02

7th Grade Body Systems Review crossword puzzle

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system that breaks down food into smaller pieces
system of glands that regulate hormones
system that moves the body, helps circulate blood, and moves food through digestive system
system with bones that provide structure and support for the body
system that removes wastes from the body

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system that includes the nose, lungs, and trachea
system that controls and communicates with all other body systems
transport system that includes the heart, blood, and blood vessels

8 Clues: system of glands that regulate hormones • system that removes wastes from the body • system that breaks down food into smaller pieces • system that includes the nose, lungs, and trachea • system that controls and communicates with all other body systems • system with bones that provide structure and support for the body • ...

Lesson 1 Vocabulary 2014-08-26

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disposes of waste
moves limbs
transports nutrients gases and waste
breaks down food to make it useful
parts of a body system
makes up organs

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made up of bones
allows humans to reproduce
makes up tissue
regulates behavior and maintains homeostatis
make the body function and work properly
fights viruses and bacteria

12 Clues: moves limbs • makes up tissue • makes up organs • made up of bones • disposes of waste • parts of a body system • allows humans to reproduce • fights viruses and bacteria • breaks down food to make it useful • transports nutrients gases and waste • make the body function and work properly • regulates behavior and maintains homeostatis

Muscles 2025-05-12

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straightening a limb
What is the largest muscle in the body?
What muscle under the lungs helps it to work?
What type of muscle movement s breathing, Voluntary, involuntary, or both?
What is the name of the muscles located in located in the upper arm?
connects uncle to bone
Moving a limb away from the body
What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?
Connects muscle to bones
What is the name of the muscles located in located in the upper arm?

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Large muscle group at the front of the thigh
Muscles attached to bones are made of what type of muscle tissue?
What is the cytoplasm of a skeletal muscle cell called?
Muscles that forms the rounded contour of the shoulder
What is the name of the muscles located in located in the back of the leg?
Bending or contracting a limb
Which type of muscle is found in the digestive system?
What is the name of the muscles located in the back of the leg?
What is the energy molecule that muscles require to contract?
What is the name of the muscles located in located in the chest?

20 Clues: straightening a limb • connects uncle to bone • Connects muscle to bones • Bending or contracting a limb • Moving a limb away from the body • What is the largest muscle in the body? • Large muscle group at the front of the thigh • What muscle under the lungs helps it to work? • What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart? • ...

Health Vocab Review 2024-05-20

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how you feel about yourself (130)
body system that covers and protects the entire body (38)
positive stress that encourages growth (149)
planned and structured physical activity (242)
hormone that increases feelings of relaxation and sleepiness (102)
body system that fights infections (54)
body system that breaks down food for nutrients and energy (54)
non infectious disease (378)
body system that removes liquid waste from the body (54)
body system that is made up of bones (38)
plant with leaves containing nicotine (276)
medication or other substance that change the way the body or brain functions (334)
body system that helps the body move (38)
nutrient body uses to build and maintain all of its cells and tissues (194)
trouble falling or staying asleep (109)
addictive drug that alters brain function (308)

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body system that allows people to think, use senses, move, and maintain body processes (62)
state of complete physical, mental, emotional, and social well being (6)
ability to put yourself in someone else's shoes (139)
circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life (14)
disease that is infectious (370)
support (22)
product designed to cover up body odor (76)
body system that obtains oxygen for the body (46)
using oxygen to break down energy (248)
body system that moves blood throughout the body (46)
mark of shame or embarrassment that is usually unfair (173)

27 Clues: support (22) • non infectious disease (378) • disease that is infectious (370) • how you feel about yourself (130) • body system that fights infections (54) • using oxygen to break down energy (248) • trouble falling or staying asleep (109) • body system that is made up of bones (38) • body system that helps the body move (38) • product designed to cover up body odor (76) • ...

Ther Nervous System 2024-06-13

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System that regulates “rest and digest” functions
Motor neurons that carry signals away from central nervous system to initiate action
Nervous system that includes fibers that innervate smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and glands
Large nucleus lying in center of brain, highly connected to cerebral cortex
Nervous system that includes fibers of the motor neurons that supply skeletal muscles
Charged cells that conduct electrical signals to pass information throughout the body
Spaces between neurons where information is passed
Specific receptors for different modalities/ sensations
What transduces and groups stimuli to form a sensory surface
Outer, highly folded surface of the cerebrum
System that plays a key role in learning, memory, and emotions
What carries signal across synapses; binds postsynaptic receptors
Synaptic output of one neuron to many
Part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord

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Part of the brain that maintains homeostasis
System that controls “fight or flight” responses
Neurotransmitter used by motoneurons; increases membrane permeability for Na+
Transmitter that activates 2nd messenger system
Multilayered sheath of plasma membrane that wraps around axonal fibers as an insulator
Nerve network of the digestive tract
What action potentials do when locally generated depolarizing currents spread to adjacent regions of the membrane
Synaptic input of many neurons to one
Part of the nervous system that includes nerve fibers
Sensory neurons that sense stimulus
Conversion of stimulus energy to a neuronal signal

25 Clues: Sensory neurons that sense stimulus • Nerve network of the digestive tract • Synaptic input of many neurons to one • Synaptic output of one neuron to many • Part of the brain that maintains homeostasis • Outer, highly folded surface of the cerebrum • Transmitter that activates 2nd messenger system • System that controls “fight or flight” responses • ...

Inside the Human Body 2017-03-06

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This system allows humans to make new human beings
control center of the body
the type of muscle that makes up the heart
This muscle is found in your stomach, skin and other organs.
the first intestine the food enters
part of the air we breathe
These products are exited out of the body.
a sense organ
the number of bones in the human body
These organs exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide from the blood

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These link the bones together.
another name for windpipe
This system is made up of your heart and blood vessels.
spit
This system breaks down the food we eat.
the waste gas from your body
The heart pumps this through the body.
This is where the blood delivers the oxygen and food to.
the type of muscle attached to the bones
the intestine where the undigested food goes
the long tube leading to the stomach

21 Clues: spit • a sense organ • another name for windpipe • control center of the body • part of the air we breathe • the waste gas from your body • These link the bones together. • the first intestine the food enters • the long tube leading to the stomach • the number of bones in the human body • The heart pumps this through the body. • This system breaks down the food we eat. • ...

Neurons, The Nervous System, and the Endocrine System 2020-10-16

Neurons, The Nervous System, and the Endocrine System crossword puzzle

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efferent nerve
includes 3 types: sensory, motor, and inter
when a neuron can't have another action potential
examples include epinephrine and norepinephrine
damages myelin and nerve fibers
controls homeostasis, metabolism and more body functions
intersection between axon tip of sending neuron and dendrite or cell body
when this happens, a chemical message is sent to neighboring neurons
positice charged ions rush out and negative charged ions come in
another word for skeletal nervous system
also called an action potential

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includes the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
examples include serotonin and dopamine
can be removed 3 ways: diffusion, degradation, and reuptake
example includes Botulism
positive charged ions come in and negative charged ions rush out
neural impulses are always the same strength-weak stimuli don't produce weak impulses
afferent nerve
produced by many diferent types of glands to maintain the function of the endocrine system
located in the axon terminals
example includes Oxycodone

21 Clues: efferent nerve • afferent nerve • example includes Botulism • example includes Oxycodone • located in the axon terminals • damages myelin and nerve fibers • also called an action potential • examples include serotonin and dopamine • another word for skeletal nervous system • includes 3 types: sensory, motor, and inter • examples include epinephrine and norepinephrine • ...

Unit 3 2024-05-06

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arouses the body and mobilizing energy during stress
bushy branching extensions
automatic response to stimulus; knee jerk response.
brain message sender
inhibits or blocks a response
morphine within
carry info from sensory receptors to brain and spinal cord
the basic building block of the nervous system
the brain and spinal cord
neurons in brain and spinal cord that talk to each other
chemical messengers

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calms the body, conserves energy
carry info from brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands
connecting the CNS to the rest of the body
molecule stimulating a response
enough to trigger
electrochemical communication network
aka the skeletal nervous system
part of PNS that controls the glands and muscles of internal organs
electricity sent through an axon
slow chemical communication system
reabsorption
pair of endocrine glands above kidneys secreting hormones that arouse body during stress
neural cables connecting the CNS with the muscles
little gap between sending and receiving

25 Clues: reabsorption • morphine within • enough to trigger • chemical messengers • brain message sender • the brain and spinal cord • bushy branching extensions • inhibits or blocks a response • molecule stimulating a response • aka the skeletal nervous system • calms the body, conserves energy • electricity sent through an axon • slow chemical communication system • ...

5th Grade Science Review 2026-02-17

5th Grade Science Review crossword puzzle

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The tube that carries food to the stomach
A push or a pull
The stuff that makes up an object
Your __________ carries oxygen to your cells
________ change is when a new substance is formed
When two things are mixed together and can be separated easily
The phase of the water cycle that turns a liquid to a gas
Pressure that brings happy weather
The organ that pumps your blood
The phase of the water cycle where clouds form
__________ change is when a new substance is not formed
The part of the body that receives signals and sends messages

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Your ___________ system has one job and it is movement
The skeletal system ___________ your vital organs
Rain, sleet, snow, hail are types of _____________
Digestion starts in the
When two things are mixed together and can't be separated easily
The _____________ system controls your breathing
The stomach is full of stomach _______
The force that pulls objects to the Earth
Pressure that brings bad weather

21 Clues: A push or a pull • Digestion starts in the • The organ that pumps your blood • Pressure that brings bad weather • The stuff that makes up an object • Pressure that brings happy weather • The stomach is full of stomach _______ • The tube that carries food to the stomach • The force that pulls objects to the Earth • Your __________ carries oxygen to your cells • ...

Mixed Review 2026-06-16

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Body system that breaks down food
Body system that controls movement
Organism that only eats plants
Force that slows down an object when it moves
Air pressure that causes cloudy, rainy weather
Body system that produces new blood cells
Nonliving factor in an ecosystem
Organism that eats other organisms for energy
Part of the water cycle that occurs when heat energy is gained
Living factor in an ecosystem
Ecosystem that contains both fresh and salt water

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Organism that gets its energy from the sun
Type of change that keeps its original properties
Organism that only eats other animals
Part of the water cycle that occurs when heat energy is lost
Air pressure that causes sunny, clear weather
Warm ocean current that keeps coastal areas warmer in the winter
Type of change that produces a new substance
Force that pulls an object down towards the ground
Organism that breaks down food and puts nutrients back into the soil

20 Clues: Living factor in an ecosystem • Organism that only eats plants • Nonliving factor in an ecosystem • Body system that breaks down food • Body system that controls movement • Organism that only eats other animals • Body system that produces new blood cells • Organism that gets its energy from the sun • Type of change that produces a new substance • ...

Science Crossword 2013-11-28

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system that breakdown and absorbs nutrients that are necessary for growth and maintenance
Released by your pancreas when blood sugar is high
Your surface blood vessels dilate, causing you to get flushed
Something that occurs with thought, consciously
Known as the 'sponge' and releases sugar into the blood when the blood sugar level is low
Controls the body's processes and homeostasis
Something that occurs naturally, without thought
Binds,supports and protects structures in the body. Most diverse and abundant type of tissue
Links the nervous system to the endocrine system, via the pituitary glands.
_____ are structures that secrete hormones

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Mechanism which enhances or amplifies a change in the system
Not having enough water inside your body
Maintenance of a stable, constant condition in the body despite changes in the external environment
The part your brain\hypothalamus plays during thermoregulation
a serious medical condition that occurs when your body temperature rises over 40*C
Your surface blood vessels constrict, so less blood is sent to your skin
System that releases electrical signals through the body that directs behaviour and movement
An organism that needs the environment to maintain its temperature
Mechanism which resists or regulates a change in the system
Muscle found in the frog's hind legs

Integumentary System 2021-02-14

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system, the middle layer of the epidermis helps water loss
cell, is a type of skin cancer. This cancerous cell has 4 types of cells superficial,intermediate, paranasal and basal.
corneum, most superficial layer of the epidermis.
cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer. Arises in a basal layer.
system, What protects against environmental hazards, helps control body temp.
system, This system is responsible for carrying nutrients and wastes throughout the body.
advice, asymmetry,border,color,diameter
glands, the sweat glands are called

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Red,dry and painful burn is called
Burns are classified by the extent of______damage
This type of cancer occurs when the pigment producing cells give color to the skin and become cancerous.
degree, black eschar, dry, painless no blanching
degree, Red, clear blisters, moist, painful and blanches superficial partial thickness.
melanoma, a neoplasm that arises from the melanocytes.
system, provides support and protects tissues, stores minerals, forms blood cells.
the deeper subcutaneous tissue made up of fat and connective tissue.
degree, burn(full thickness) white/brown, dry leathery, painless, no blanching
What integumentary system covers the surface and protects deeper tissues.
stratum, clear layer
keratosis, the most common preligment lesions of the epidermis, these lesions are common in people with chronically sun damaged skin.

20 Clues: stratum, clear layer • Red,dry and painful burn is called • glands, the sweat glands are called • advice, asymmetry,border,color,diameter • degree, black eschar, dry, painless no blanching • Burns are classified by the extent of______damage • corneum, most superficial layer of the epidermis. • melanoma, a neoplasm that arises from the melanocytes. • ...

Body Systems 2025-03-07

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- The essential gas inhaled by the lungs, critical for cellular respiration.
- System made up of bones that provides structure, protection, and movement support.
- The body system responsible for gas exchange, bringing oxygen into the body and expelling carbon dioxide.
- Collective term for the interconnected structures in your body responsible for specific functions, from circulation to digestion.
- Related to the molecular substances that participate in the body’s metabolic processes.
- Macromolecules made of amino acids, essential for building and repairing tissues.
- Organs where oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is expelled.
- A waste product of cellular respiration, exhaled through the lungs.
- A group of organs working together to perform specific bodily functions.
- The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

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- The system that controls both voluntary and involuntary actions, consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
- The body system that allows movement, posture, and heat production.
- The purpose or activity for which a system or organ exists.
- The column of bones that protects the spinal cord and supports the body.
- The body’s largest organ, serving as a protective barrier against environmental threats.
- A bundle of fibers that transmits electrical signals throughout the body.
- The organ that acts as the control center for the body’s activities, processing sensory information and regulating functions.
- The red fluid circulating through the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients.
- The system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, and gases throughout the body.
- System responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
- Part of the digestive system where most nutrient absorption occurs.

21 Clues: - The purpose or activity for which a system or organ exists. • - Organs where oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is expelled. • - System responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients. • - The body system that allows movement, posture, and heat production. • - Part of the digestive system where most nutrient absorption occurs. • ...

The Structure of the Human Body 2025-09-14

The Structure of the Human Body crossword puzzle

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the biological system that produces offspring and includes both the male and female systems
controls our breathing.
this system breaks down food into nutrients for energy, growth, and repair.
makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body.
system a group of organs that work together to perform a major, specific function for the body to survive.
this system maintains the body's health by removing waste products, regulating fluid balance, and controlling electrolyte levels.
this system is a network of glands and organs that make and release hormones.
is where the heart and blood vessels transport oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body while removing waste products.
collections of cells that form and work together.
membrane "the shell or skin” of the cell.
this system is a network of muscles that work together to enable movement and maintain posture and circulate blood throughout the body.

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this system is a network of bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage that provides the body with its framework, support, and protection.
responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
when oxygen is transported into the cells, and then carbon dioxide is released from the cell
this system collects the extra fluids from the body's tissues and returns it to the bloodstream.
the inside of the cell.
the fluid inside the cell.
this system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to control and coordinate all bodily functions.
a part of the body that is made up of cells and tissues.
this system is the body's largest organ system.

20 Clues: controls our breathing. • the inside of the cell. • the fluid inside the cell. • membrane "the shell or skin” of the cell. • this system is the body's largest organ system. • collections of cells that form and work together. • responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. • a part of the body that is made up of cells and tissues. • ...

Systems Review - Cells, Ecosystem, and Body Systems 2023-10-26

Systems Review - Cells, Ecosystem, and Body Systems crossword puzzle

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a group of parts that work together to perform a task
all of the living and nonliving things that interact in a place
things that do not need energy, do not grow and do not reproduce
the shape of plant cells
the system that has heart, blood, and blood vessels as its parts
the shape of animal or human cells
only plant cells have this, it helps give plants their shape
the control center of the cell

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this system helps give the body shape and hold it up
things that need energy to grow and reproduce
this system had lungs and nose as its parts
all living things are made up of this
they make food for plant cells and are green

13 Clues: the shape of plant cells • the control center of the cell • the shape of animal or human cells • all living things are made up of this • this system had lungs and nose as its parts • they make food for plant cells and are green • things that need energy to grow and reproduce • this system helps give the body shape and hold it up • ...

A Walk In The Park Review 2024-10-25

A Walk In The Park Review crossword puzzle

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_______________________ connect bones at the joint.
________________ are the vessels (tubes) that carry blood AWAY FROM the heart to other parts of the body
A _____________ is a structure inside a sense organ that is stimulated by information.
_______________________ connect muscles to the bones
The ____________ system includes the heart. It circulates food, oxygen, and blood throughout the body.
Blood carries OXYGEN and _____________

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is the curved, clear front part of the eye that’s there for protection.
Muscles are part of the ________________________________ system.
Bones are part of the ________________________________ system.
______________ are the vessels (tubes) that carry blood BACK to the heart.
A _______________________ is where bones meet (elbows and knees).
The ____________ organ in your body contract (squeezes)?
The_____________ controls the nervous system (it's an organ).

13 Clues: Blood carries OXYGEN and _____________ • _______________________ connect bones at the joint. • _______________________ connect muscles to the bones • The ____________ organ in your body contract (squeezes)? • The_____________ controls the nervous system (it's an organ). • Bones are part of the ________________________________ system. • ...

Human System 2024-05-17

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System Which part of the digestive system connects the mouth to the stomach?
System Which system does the muscular system needs to work with?
System What part of the respiratory system exchange gases?

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System Which part of the circulatory system delivers blood to the other parts of the body?
System Which part of the skeletal system protects the digestive system?

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