skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Tissue Review 2021-10-04

Tissue Review crossword puzzle
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  1. cherry tree
  2. columnar, mishaped
  3. flat, scales
  4. Voluntary Muscle
  5. square, Epithelial
  6. tight pattern
  7. cartilage, yellowish
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  1. rectangular
  2. hormones into blood stream
  3. Stem
  4. syrupy, all over
  5. lipidy
  6. heart
  7. hormones into ducts
  8. dense, fibrocartilage
  9. smear, lots of dots
  10. dense, tree trunk

17 Clues: Stem • heart • lipidy • rectangular • cherry tree • flat, scales • tight pattern • syrupy, all over • Voluntary Muscle • dense, tree trunk • columnar, mishaped • square, Epithelial • hormones into ducts • smear, lots of dots • cartilage, yellowish • dense, fibrocartilage • hormones into blood stream

homeostasis 2022-06-14

homeostasis crossword puzzle
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  1. gland is a small organ in the front of the neck that wraps around the windpipe.
  2. the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other vertebrate animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body.
  3. is One of a pair of organs in the chest that supplies the body with oxygen, and removes carbon dioxide from the body.
  4. are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest
  5. any of the tubular structures in the vascular system of a plant, serving to conduct water and mineral nutrients from the root.
  6. system is a biological system in animals and plants that consists of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange.
  7. is a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit.
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  1. is any self-regulating process by which an organism tends to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are best for its survival.
  2. the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, which is typically microscopic and consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane.
  3. system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles.
  4. pumping blood through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions.
  5. are a self-contained part of an organism that performs a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans.

12 Clues: are a pair of spongy, air-filled organs located on either side of the chest • pumping blood through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions. • system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. • gland is a small organ in the front of the neck that wraps around the windpipe. • ...

Anatomy Chapter 6: Muscles Crossword 2020-11-10

Anatomy Chapter 6: Muscles Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. an electrical event occurring when a stimulus of sufficient intensity is applied to a neuron or muscle cell, allowing sodium ions to move into the cell and reverse the polarity.
  2. of the same length
  3. muscles that act in opposition to an agonist or prime mover.
  4. the connective tissue enveloping bundles of muscle fibers.
  5. chemical released by neurons that may, upon binding to receptors of neurons or effector cells, stimulate or inhibit them.
  6. organ system consisting of skeletal muscles and their connective tissue attachments.
  7. requiring oxygen to live or grow
  8. muscles cooperating with another muscle or muscle group to produce a desired movement.
  9. The product of anaerobic metabolism, especially in muscle.
  10. muscle consisting of cross-striated (cross-striped) muscle fibers; includes cardiac and skeletal muscle.
  11. muscle cells
  12. neuron process that carries impulses away from nerve cell body; efferent process; the conducting portion of a nerve cell.
  13. filaments composing the myofibrils. Of two types: actin and myosin.
  14. the movable attachment of a muscle as opposed to its origin
  15. circular movement of a body part.
  16. fibrous or membranous sheet connecting a muscle and the part it moves.
  17. one of the principal contractile proteins found in muscle.
  18. (ACh)a chemical transmitter substance released by certain nerve endings
  19. the region where a motor neuron comes into close contact with a skeletal muscle cell.
  20. turning toward a common point from different directions.
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  1. specialized muscle of the heart.
  2. a single rapid contraction of a muscle followed by relaxation.
  3. the fluid-filled space at a synapse between neurons.
  4. muscle composed of cylindrical multinucleate cells with obvious striations; the muscle(s) attached to the body’s skeleton; also called voluntary muscle.
  5. ability to respond to a stimulus
  6. attachment of a muscle that remains relatively fixed during muscular contraction.
  7. muscle whose contractions are primarily responsible for a particular movement; antagonist.
  8. the volume of oxygen required after exercise to oxidize the lactic acid formed during exercising.
  9. a bundle of nerve or muscle fibers bound together by connective tissue.
  10. to move away from the midline of the body
  11. movement that increases the angle of a joint; straightening a flexed knee.
  12. respiration in which oxygen is consumed and glucose is broken down entirely; water, carbon dioxide, and large amounts of ATP are the final products.
  13. not requiring oxygen
  14. muscles acting to immobilize a joint or a bone; fixes the origin of a muscle so that muscle action can be exerted at the insertion.
  15. to move toward the midline of the body.
  16. contractile organelles found in the cytoplasm of muscle cells.
  17. a response that varies directly with the strength of the stimulus.
  18. (1) the tense, contracted state of a muscle; (2) an infectious disease.
  19. bending; the movement that decreases the angle between bones.
  20. muscle under control of the will; skeletal muscle.
  21. muscles consisting of spindle shaped, unstriped (nonstriated) muscle cells, involuntary muscle.
  22. the thin connective tissue surrounding each muscle cell.
  23. the smallest contractile unit of muscle; extends from one Z disc to the next.
  24. the sheath of fibrous connective tissue surrounding a muscle.
  25. cord of dense fibrous tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.
  26. a contractile protein of muscle
  27. sustained partial contraction of a muscle in response to stretch receptor inputs; keeps the muscle healthy and ready to react.
  28. breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid; an anaerobic process.

48 Clues: muscle cells • of the same length • not requiring oxygen • a contractile protein of muscle • specialized muscle of the heart. • ability to respond to a stimulus • requiring oxygen to live or grow • circular movement of a body part. • to move toward the midline of the body. • to move away from the midline of the body • muscle under control of the will; skeletal muscle. • ...

The Nervous System 2022-08-09

The Nervous System crossword puzzle
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  1. Coordination of voluntary movements, posture and balance.
  2. controls self-regulated action of internal organs and glands
  3. triggered by a release of hormones either prompting us to stay and fight or run away and flee
  4. Higher functions such as thought and voluntary actions
  5. Nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to the PNS.
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  1. regulates movement through control of skeletal (voluntary) muscles.
  2. Made up of the brain and the spinal cord
  3. fundamental unit of the brain and nervous system
  4. Sends information to and from your brain.
  5. activates a rest response after these stressful events.
  6. a center for respiration and heartbeat, known as involuntary movements

11 Clues: Made up of the brain and the spinal cord • Sends information to and from your brain. • fundamental unit of the brain and nervous system • Nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to the PNS. • Higher functions such as thought and voluntary actions • activates a rest response after these stressful events. • Coordination of voluntary movements, posture and balance. • ...

Science Puzzle 2024-10-17

Science Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. What is Earth’s only natural satellite?
  2. Which is a part of the bird lets it fly high in the sky?
  3. What is the lightest element in the periodic table?
  4. What can go up and come down without moving?
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  1. What is the organ covers the entire body and protects it?
  2. What is the part of the body helps you move?
  3. What is the closest planet to the Earth?
  4. What helps pump blood through the entire body?
  5. What is most abundant element on earth?
  6. What is the part of the skeletal system protects the brain?
  7. What is the young one of a cow called?

11 Clues: What is the young one of a cow called? • What is Earth’s only natural satellite? • What is most abundant element on earth? • What is the closest planet to the Earth? • What is the part of the body helps you move? • What can go up and come down without moving? • What helps pump blood through the entire body? • What is the lightest element in the periodic table? • ...

Nervous System 2021-01-19

Nervous System crossword puzzle
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  1. Connects the brain, spinal cord and sensory organs throughout the body.
  2. Allows us to unwind and conserve energy
  3. Allows voluntary control of skeletal muscles.
  4. Soft tissue found in the body to produce force and motion.
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  1. makes decisions and initiates responses to maintain homeostasis.
  2. Mobilizes the body during an extreme situation.
  3. A property of cells, tissues an organisms that allows the maintenance and regulation of the body to function properly
  4. Regulates events that are automatic or involuntary.
  5. long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue
  6. Anything that your nervous system senses and then responds to.

10 Clues: Allows us to unwind and conserve energy • Allows voluntary control of skeletal muscles. • Mobilizes the body during an extreme situation. • Regulates events that are automatic or involuntary. • long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue • Soft tissue found in the body to produce force and motion. • ...

Newborn/Infant 2016-09-01

Newborn/Infant crossword puzzle
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  1. __ proportions included relative size of body parts
  2. Automatic, unlearned behaviors
  3. _motor skills gives one the ability to use small muscles
  4. _ norm is the typical time a developmental milestone should occur
  5. liver condition that can make skin look yellow
  6. _ system includes bones and teeth
  7. hardening of bones
  8. _ motor skills gives one the ability to use large muscles
  9. condition which a healthy infant dies without warning in his or her sleep(4 letters)
  10. _ grasping includes grasping that is learned and controlled at will
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  1. _ development includes use and control of muscles that direct body movements
  2. _ walking by holding something for support
  3. Another word for soft spots
  4. moving by hands and knees and abdomen off the floor
  5. conditions that occurs when healthy red blood cells become low
  6. condition that causes a baby to have intense abdominal pains
  7. first set of teeth
  8. baby who is one month or younger
  9. This test measure the newborn's chance of survival

19 Clues: first set of teeth • hardening of bones • Another word for soft spots • Automatic, unlearned behaviors • baby who is one month or younger • _ system includes bones and teeth • _ walking by holding something for support • liver condition that can make skin look yellow • This test measure the newborn's chance of survival • __ proportions included relative size of body parts • ...

Bones 2021-02-12

Bones crossword puzzle
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  1. the only bone located in the human thigh
  2. the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  3. located between the abdomen and the legs
  4. keeps our body upright and is its central support system
  5. form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand
  6. a slender S-shaped bone
  7. a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
  8. these bones protect your inner organs
  9. the scientific word for this bone is cranium
  10. the bones that make up the fingers
  11. one of two larger bones in the forearm
  12. long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger
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  1. a shield shaped bone structure
  2. also known as the shoulder girdle
  3. these are the five long bones in the foot
  4. this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
  5. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
  6. the eight small bones that make up the wrist
  7. the bone in front of the knee joint

19 Clues: a slender S-shaped bone • a shield shaped bone structure • also known as the shoulder girdle • the bones that make up the fingers • the bone in front of the knee joint • these bones protect your inner organs • one of two larger bones in the forearm • the only bone located in the human thigh • located between the abdomen and the legs • ...

Bones 2021-02-12

Bones crossword puzzle
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  1. form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand
  2. long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger
  3. the eight small bones that make up the wrist
  4. these bones protect your inner organs
  5. the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  6. located between the abdomen and the legs
  7. the scientific word for this bone is cranium
  8. a slender S-shaped bone
  9. the only bone located in the human thigh
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  1. the bones that make up the fingers
  2. a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
  3. these are the five long bones in the foot
  4. keeps our body upright and is its central support system
  5. one of two larger bones in the forearm
  6. this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
  7. also known as the shoulder blade
  8. the bone in front of the knee joint
  9. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
  10. a shield shaped bone structure

19 Clues: a slender S-shaped bone • a shield shaped bone structure • also known as the shoulder blade • the bones that make up the fingers • the bone in front of the knee joint • these bones protect your inner organs • one of two larger bones in the forearm • located between the abdomen and the legs • the only bone located in the human thigh • these are the five long bones in the foot • ...

Bones 2021-02-12

Bones crossword puzzle
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  1. a shield shaped bone structure
  2. the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  3. a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
  4. these bones protect your inner organs
  5. a slender S-shaped bone
  6. the bones that make up the fingers
  7. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
  8. located between the abdomen and the legs
  9. the scientific word for this bone is cranium
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  1. this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
  2. the only bone located in the human thigh
  3. one of two larger bones in the forearm
  4. these are the five long bones in the foot
  5. long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger
  6. keeps our body upright and is its central support system
  7. form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand
  8. the eight small bones that make up the wrist
  9. the bone in front of the knee joint
  10. also known as the shoulder blade

19 Clues: a slender S-shaped bone • a shield shaped bone structure • also known as the shoulder blade • the bones that make up the fingers • the bone in front of the knee joint • these bones protect your inner organs • one of two larger bones in the forearm • the only bone located in the human thigh • located between the abdomen and the legs • these are the five long bones in the foot • ...

The Muscular System 2024-10-17

The Muscular System crossword puzzle
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  1. - The largest muscle in the human body.
  2. - The process of a muscle shortening to create movement.
  3. - Movement of muscles in the digestive tract to propel food.
  4. - Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.
  5. - Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
  6. - Movement that decreases the angle between two body parts.
  7. - Muscle type attached to the skeleton for movement.
  8. - Muscle type found in internal organs like the intestines.
  9. - The striped appearance of skeletal and cardiac muscles.
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  1. - Muscle that assists in breathing.
  2. - Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells.
  3. - Movement that increases the angle between two body parts.
  4. - The smallest structural unit of a muscle fiber.
  5. - Protein that works with actin in muscle contraction.
  6. - Another term for the heart muscle.
  7. - Muscle type found in the heart.
  8. - Tiny hair-like structures that assist in movement.
  9. - Protein involved in muscle contraction.
  10. - Fibrous tissue that contracts to produce movement.
  11. - Structure connecting muscle to bone.

20 Clues: - Muscle type found in the heart. • - Muscle that assists in breathing. • - Another term for the heart muscle. • - Structure connecting muscle to bone. • - The largest muscle in the human body. • - Protein involved in muscle contraction. • - The smallest structural unit of a muscle fiber. • - Tiny hair-like structures that assist in movement. • ...

Tissues 2014-11-20

Tissues crossword puzzle
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  1. muscle, lines the walls of blood vessels and certain organs such as the digestive and urogenital tracts.
  2. or glial cells, provide support functions for the neurons, such as insulation or anchoring neurons to blood vessels.
  3. epithelium, secretes hormones or other products such as stomach acid, sweat, saliva, and milk.
  4. muscle, is found in the heart.
  5. tissue, differs from other tissue types in that it contracts.
  6. muscle, is attached to bones and causes movements of the body.
  7. tissue, generally provides structure and support to the body.
  8. connective, tissue also holds body parts together, but its structure is a bit more rigid than loose connective tissue.
  9. connective, tissue holds structures together.
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  1. and lining epithelium, covers or lines almost all of your internal and external body surfaces.
  2. your body from moisture loss, bacteria, and internal injury.
  3. a part of the body which performs a definite function
  4. movement of substances in and out of a cell
  5. are the basic structural unit of the nervous system.
  6. a group of similar cells that perform a common function
  7. tissue, forms the nervous system, which is responsible for coordinating the activities and movements of your body through its network of nerves.

16 Clues: muscle, is found in the heart. • movement of substances in and out of a cell • connective, tissue holds structures together. • are the basic structural unit of the nervous system. • a part of the body which performs a definite function • a group of similar cells that perform a common function • your body from moisture loss, bacteria, and internal injury. • ...

Ologies Natural Science with Metz 2023-11-29

Ologies Natural Science with Metz crossword puzzle
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  1. study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two through forces and motion
  2. study of the geologic features of the ocean floor including plate tectonics of the ocean
  3. study of heredity and inherited traits passed down from generation to generation
  4. study of fish
  5. study of the bones and the disorders and diseases of the skeletal system
  6. Study of ticks, mites, and spiders
  7. study of fungi and yeasts
  8. the study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
  9. study of microscopic life forms
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  1. the study of freshwater systems such as lakes, ponds, and rivers
  2. study of blood and blood diseases
  3. study of parasites
  4. study of animals with backbones and everything about them
  5. the study of living things and everything about it
  6. study of earthquakes and seismic waves

15 Clues: study of fish • study of parasites • study of fungi and yeasts • study of microscopic life forms • study of blood and blood diseases • Study of ticks, mites, and spiders • study of earthquakes and seismic waves • the study of living things and everything about it • the study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space • ...

Skeletal/Muscle/Cardio/Resp 2024-04-25

Skeletal/Muscle/Cardio/Resp crossword puzzle
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  1. There are 206 __________ in the body (hint:skeletal system)
  2. Type O is the Universal Blood ___________.
  3. This is the honeycomb structure where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
  4. This lung has 2 lobes.
  5. This blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
  6. This structure contains your voice box.
  7. Type AB is the Universal Blood _____________.
  8. The is where blood cells are made in the bone (hint: 2 words.)
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  1. The s-shaped curving of the spine is known as ______________.
  2. Turning the palms of your hands up towards the sky is called ____________.
  3. What is the longest bone in the body?
  4. This type of muscle tissue is voluntary (you can control it).
  5. This muscle gets bigger or smaller during breathing.
  6. The windpice in thel ungs is known as____________.

14 Clues: This lung has 2 lobes. • What is the longest bone in the body? • This structure contains your voice box. • Type O is the Universal Blood ___________. • Type AB is the Universal Blood _____________. • The windpice in thel ungs is known as____________. • This muscle gets bigger or smaller during breathing. • There are 206 __________ in the body (hint:skeletal system) • ...

Organ Systems 2020-09-08

Organ Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. produces and transports reproductive cells; provides the environment for embryonic development in females
  2. filters blood and eliminates waste products; helps maintain homeostasis
  3. protects against infection, UV radiation; regulates body temperature
  4. brings in oxygen for cells; expels carbon dioxide and water vapor
  5. produces hormones that act on target tissues in other organs to influence growth, development, and metabolism; helps maintain homeostasis
  6. produces voluntary and involuntary movements; helps to circulate blood and move food through the digestive system
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  1. breaks down and absorbs nutrients, salts, and water; transfers digested materials to the blood; eliminates some wastes
  2. transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes; helps regulate body temperature; collects fluid lost from blood vessels and returns it to the circulatory system
  3. protects against disease; stores and generates white blood cells
  4. supports and protects vital organs; allows movement; stores minerals; bone marrow is site of red blood cell production
  5. regulates body's response to changes in internal and external environment; processes information

11 Clues: protects against disease; stores and generates white blood cells • brings in oxygen for cells; expels carbon dioxide and water vapor • protects against infection, UV radiation; regulates body temperature • filters blood and eliminates waste products; helps maintain homeostasis • ...

sports med class 2023-12-18

sports med class crossword puzzle
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  1. Short bone is a bone that is wider then it is long
  2. Ligaments are connective tissue in the skeletal system the purpose of ligament is to connect bones together.
  3. Tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that is made of a blend of elastin and collagen fibers
  4. Condyle is a rounded protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone.
  5. Crest - A raised or prominent part of the edge of a bone.
  6. This cartilage is found in your respiratory system like the rings of cartilage in the trachea and bronchi it is categorized as the hyaline cartilage.
  7. Hyaline cartilage is the most prevalent cartilage in the body.
  8. Elastic cartilage provides firm but elastic support contains loosely packed collagen fibers and generous amount of elastic fibers.
  9. gives the ligament flexibility.
  10. Sesamoid bones are bones that form within a tendon
  11. Fat also known as a adipose tissue is a connective tissue in the skeletal system its purpose is to protect.
  12. Irregular bones are asymmetrical, randomly shaped tend to be thick blocky shaped bones ex calcaneus , vertebra, pelvis scalpula
  13. Trochanter is any of two bony protuberances by which muscles are attached to the upper part of the thigh bone.
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  1. Tubercle is a small rounded projection on a bone
  2. This is the cartilage that attaches your ribs to the sternum it is categorized as a hyaline cartilage.
  3. is a connective tissue that cushions joints.
  4. The appendicular skeleton contains all of out limbs and the pelvis.
  5. Epicondyle is a protuberance above or on the condyle of a long bone, especially either of the two at the elbow end of the humerus.
  6. The nasal cartilage is the cartilage that provides a structural support to the nose it is considered the hyaline cartilage.
  7. of Bones/skeleton Protection, skull, rib cage, vertebra, support movement stuff like your knee ankle wrist.
  8. The definition is:a compressable but resilient type of cartilage that acts as a shock absorber.
  9. Spinous process is a small, wing-like projection of bone that points outward from each vertebra along the spine.
  10. The term linea refers to a subtle, long, and narrow impression which distinguishes itself in elevation, color or texture from surrounding tissues
  11. Flat bones are flattered plates of compact bone scapula pelvis sterdom ribs skull
  12. Tuberosity is any protuberance on a bone, esp for the attachment of a muscle or ligament.
  13. and ligament are strong suporter.
  14. The axial skeleton is the portion of the skeleton that is made up of the skull rib cage and vertebral column.

27 Clues: gives the ligament flexibility. • and ligament are strong suporter. • is a connective tissue that cushions joints. • Tubercle is a small rounded projection on a bone • Short bone is a bone that is wider then it is long • Sesamoid bones are bones that form within a tendon • Crest - A raised or prominent part of the edge of a bone. • ...

Animals 2020-10-23

Animals crossword puzzle
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  1. Live on land and on water (10)
  2. A reptile (5)
  3. A bird that cannot fly (7)
  4. Animals who can control their body temperature (4&7)
  5. Animals with wings (5)
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  1. Invertebrate animals (8)
  2. Animals who don't have a skeletal structure (13)
  3. Animals who have a unique skeletal structure (11)
  4. Small invertebrate animals (7)
  5. Animals who cannot control their body temperature (4&7)

10 Clues: A reptile (5) • Animals with wings (5) • Invertebrate animals (8) • A bird that cannot fly (7) • Live on land and on water (10) • Small invertebrate animals (7) • Animals who don't have a skeletal structure (13) • Animals who have a unique skeletal structure (11) • Animals who can control their body temperature (4&7) • Animals who cannot control their body temperature (4&7)

Types of tissues 2024-08-22

Types of tissues crossword puzzle
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  1. tissue reacts to stimulation and conducts an impulse
  2. striated, voluntary
  3. firm, flexible support of the embryonic skeleton and part of the adult skeleton
  4. Composed of cells grouped by size shape and function
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  1. strong, flexible bands of connective tissue that hold bones firmly together at the joints
  2. nonstriated, involuntary
  3. Two thin layers of tissue that form together
  4. tissue contracts and moves a body part
  5. stores fat cells
  6. white bands of connective tissue attaching skeletal muscle to bone
  7. striated, involuntary
  8. Covers outside of the body and line the inside of body

12 Clues: stores fat cells • striated, voluntary • striated, involuntary • nonstriated, involuntary • tissue contracts and moves a body part • Two thin layers of tissue that form together • tissue reacts to stimulation and conducts an impulse • Composed of cells grouped by size shape and function • Covers outside of the body and line the inside of body • ...

"Plural" Spelling words 2020-11-18

"Plural" Spelling words crossword puzzle
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  1. I need to ______ on my task
  2. There are many ________ happening in the world
  3. There was an ________ glow around the room
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  1. The reading _______ was to get everything done
  2. The ________ is part of your skeletal system

5 Clues: I need to ______ on my task • There was an ________ glow around the room • The ________ is part of your skeletal system • The reading _______ was to get everything done • There are many ________ happening in the world

Tissues 2014-11-20

Tissues crossword puzzle
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  1. connective, tissue also holds body parts together, but its structure is a bit more rigid than loose connective tissue.
  2. movement of substances in and out of a cell
  3. are the basic structural unit of the nervous system.
  4. connective, tissue holds structures together.
  5. epithelium, secretes hormones or other products such as stomach acid, sweat, saliva, and milk.
  6. muscle, is attached to bones and causes movements of the body.
  7. tissue, generally provides structure and support to the body.
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  1. your body from moisture loss, bacteria, and internal injury.
  2. tissue, differs from other tissue types in that it contracts.
  3. and lining epithelium, covers or lines almost all of your internal and external body surfaces.
  4. a part of the body which performs a definite function
  5. muscle, lines the walls of blood vessels and certain organs such as the digestive and urogenital tracts.
  6. or glial cells, provide support functions for the neurons, such as insulation or anchoring neurons to blood vessels.
  7. a group of similar cells that perform a common function
  8. tissue, forms the nervous system, which is responsible for coordinating the activities and movements of your body through its network of nerves.
  9. muscle, is found in the heart.

16 Clues: muscle, is found in the heart. • movement of substances in and out of a cell • connective, tissue holds structures together. • are the basic structural unit of the nervous system. • a part of the body which performs a definite function • a group of similar cells that perform a common function • your body from moisture loss, bacteria, and internal injury. • ...

Bones 2021-02-12

Bones crossword puzzle
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  1. the only bone located in the human thigh
  2. the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  3. located between the abdomen and the legs
  4. keeps our body upright and is its central support system
  5. form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand
  6. a slender S-shaped bone
  7. a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
  8. these bones protect your inner organs
  9. the scientific word for this bone is cranium
  10. the bones that make up the fingers
  11. one of two larger bones in the forearm
  12. long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger
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  1. a shield shaped bone structure
  2. also known as the shoulder girdle
  3. these are the five long bones in the foot
  4. this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
  5. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
  6. the eight small bones that make up the wrist
  7. the bone in front of the knee joint

19 Clues: a slender S-shaped bone • a shield shaped bone structure • also known as the shoulder girdle • the bones that make up the fingers • the bone in front of the knee joint • these bones protect your inner organs • one of two larger bones in the forearm • the only bone located in the human thigh • located between the abdomen and the legs • ...

Branches of Science 2021-09-28

Branches of Science crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Study of the bones and the disorders and diseases of the skeletal system
  2. Study of organisms and how they interact with the environment, such as habits and food web
  3. Study of matter and energy and the interactions between the two through forces of motion
  4. Study of water on earth
  5. Study of viruses and viral viruses
  6. Study of earthquakes and seismic ways
  7. Study of nerves
Down
  1. Study of microscopic life forms
  2. Study of freshwater systems, such as lakes, ponds, and rivers
  3. Study of properties of matter and how matter changes into new substances
  4. Study of fish
  5. Study of all types of animals and everything about them
  6. Study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space
  7. Study of heredity & inherited traits passed down from generation to generation
  8. Study of living things and everything about it

15 Clues: Study of fish • Study of nerves • Study of water on earth • Study of microscopic life forms • Study of viruses and viral viruses • Study of earthquakes and seismic ways • Study of living things and everything about it • Study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space • Study of all types of animals and everything about them • ...

Nervous System 2021-01-19

Nervous System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue
  2. Anything that your nervous system senses and then responds to.
  3. Soft tissue found in the body to produce force and motion.
  4. Regulates events that are automatic or involuntary.
  5. makes decisions and initiates responses to maintain homeostasis.
Down
  1. A property of cells, tissues an organisms that allows the maintenance and regulation of the body to function properly
  2. Allows us to unwind and conserve energy
  3. Connects the brain, spinal cord and sensory organs throughout the body.
  4. Allows voluntary control of skeletal muscles.
  5. Mobilizes the body during an extreme situation.

10 Clues: Allows us to unwind and conserve energy • Allows voluntary control of skeletal muscles. • Mobilizes the body during an extreme situation. • Regulates events that are automatic or involuntary. • long, thin, tubular structure made of nervous tissue • Soft tissue found in the body to produce force and motion. • ...

Mrs. Drain Science Project Crossword Puzzle 2022-03-14

Mrs. Drain Science Project Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a type of joint that functions like allowing bones to move in one direction back and forth
  2. A body of bones going through your back
  3. On a humans head
  4. All the bones in a human body made up of,ligaments, tendons, and joints
Down
  1. an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious thought
  2. Outer layer covering humans
  3. a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
  4. An organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function
  5. On a finger
  6. Controls thoughts, emotions, memory, ect

10 Clues: On a finger • On a humans head • Outer layer covering humans • A body of bones going through your back • Controls thoughts, emotions, memory, ect • All the bones in a human body made up of,ligaments, tendons, and joints • An organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function • ...

Intro to Anatomy through Body Diagrams 2020-10-02

Intro to Anatomy through Body Diagrams crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Body plane that splits the body into a superior top half and inferior bottom half
  2. Region that contains appendix and cecum
  3. Body cavity that holds the spinal cord
  4. Process of one parent cell creating four different daughter cells
  5. Body system that provides support and protection and gives the body shape
  6. Directional term that means toward the back
  7. Directional term that means in front of, front
  8. Body cavity that holds the heart and lungs
  9. Region that contains gallbladder, liver, and right colon
  10. Body system that protects the body, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss
  11. Directional term that means below, under
  12. Body plane that splits the body into posterior and anterior halves
  13. Body system that detects impulses from the senses; control center
  14. Region that contains liver, gallbladder, right kidney, and small intestine
  15. Body system that breaks down and absorbs food
  16. Region that contains navel, parts of the small intestine, and duodenum
  17. Body system that secretes hormones
  18. Substance of a cell outside the nucleus
  19. Body cavity that holds the intestines, liver, spleen, and gallbladder
  20. Region that contains descending colon and left kidney
  21. The study of the structure of an organism
  22. Basic unit of all living matter
  23. Body system that provides movement for all parts of the body
  24. Directional term that means near, closer to the origin
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  1. "Brain" of the cell, contains chromosomes
  2. Directional term that means toward the belly
  3. Process of one parent cell creating two identical daughter cells
  4. Directional term that means away from the body surface, more internal
  5. The study of how an organism's body functions
  6. Body system that exchanges gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide)
  7. Region that contains stomach, liver, pancreas, duodenum, spleen, and adrenal glands
  8. Directional term that means above, over
  9. Body cavity that holds the reproductive organs and urinary bladder
  10. Region that contains descending colon and sigmoid colon
  11. Process of converting DNA code into mRNA message
  12. Inner layer of serosa
  13. Outer layer of serosa
  14. Body system that produces cells used in sexual reproduction
  15. Directional term that means toward the side, away from the midline
  16. Directional term that means towards the body surface, shallow
  17. Body system that fights infection and provides fluid for cells
  18. Body system that transports nutrients and gases around the body
  19. Body cavity that holds the brain
  20. Body plane that runs down the midline and splits the body into left and right halves
  21. Study of anatomy during first 8 weeks after conception
  22. Body system that removes waste from the blood
  23. Directional term that means toward the midline, middle, away from the side
  24. Directional term that means away from, farther from the origin
  25. Region that contains spleen, colon, left kidney, and pancreas
  26. Directional term that means behind, toward the rear

50 Clues: Inner layer of serosa • Outer layer of serosa • Basic unit of all living matter • Body cavity that holds the brain • Body system that secretes hormones • Body cavity that holds the spinal cord • Region that contains appendix and cecum • Directional term that means above, over • Substance of a cell outside the nucleus • Directional term that means below, under • ...

Organs 2022-04-14

Organs crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Contractions
  2. Uses white blood cells
  3. Babies
  4. Makes white blood cells
  5. Nutrients
  6. Urine
Down
  1. Gas exchange
  2. Largest organ
  3. Transport
  4. Hormones
  5. Signals
  6. Bones

12 Clues: Bones • Urine • Babies • Signals • Hormones • Transport • Nutrients • Contractions • Gas exchange • Largest organ • Uses white blood cells • Makes white blood cells

The Human Body 2015-04-29

The Human Body crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The words used to describe blood that contains high levels of oxygen.
  2. A type of blood vessel that carries blood back into the heart.
  3. An important organ in the body which is made up of muscle.
  4. There are 4 of these in the heart.
  5. This fluid is crucial to our survival as it transports useful substances like oxygen around the body.
  6. This body system is made up of the skeleton. It provides support to our body.
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  1. The word used to describe the number of heartbeats per minute.
  2. An instrument used a lot by doctors to listen to a patient's heartbeat.
  3. Prevents blood from flowing the wrong way. These can be found in the heart and in the veins.
  4. This body system is made up of the brain, nerves and spinal cord. It controls all actions in the body.
  5. This structure protects the heart and the lungs.

11 Clues: There are 4 of these in the heart. • This structure protects the heart and the lungs. • An important organ in the body which is made up of muscle. • The word used to describe the number of heartbeats per minute. • A type of blood vessel that carries blood back into the heart. • The words used to describe blood that contains high levels of oxygen. • ...

Body systems 2015-04-21

Body systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. I help protect your internal organs
  2. I'm the centre of the body system
  3. I break down food and delivers nutrients to every cell in the body via the bloodstream.
  4. I'm series of vessels throughout the body that drain fluid from tissues.
  5. I'm made up of a network of glands
  6. I rid the body of waste
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  1. I support your every move
  2. I supply the blood with oxygen in order for the blood to deliver oxygen to all parts of the body.
  3. I help produce new life
  4. I keep people healthy and I prevent infections
  5. I help all the parts of the body communicate with each other

11 Clues: I help produce new life • I rid the body of waste • I support your every move • I'm the centre of the body system • I'm made up of a network of glands • I help protect your internal organs • I keep people healthy and I prevent infections • I help all the parts of the body communicate with each other • ...

Muscular system 2021-05-19

Muscular system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. what is the body's smallest skeletal muscle?
  2. which fibers react instantly when triggered?
  3. how many muscles are in your thigh?
  4. what do muscles use as they work?
  5. How many main muscle types is the muscular system made up of?
  6. which muscle attaches you cheek to your teeth?
  7. which muscle attaches via tendons to our bones?
Down
  1. what important byproduct do muscles produce when working?
  2. how many main types can muscle contraction be split up into?
  3. which muscle lines the blood vessels and certain organs, like the intestine, and uterus?
  4. how many muscles are in your forearm?
  5. which muscle is only found in the heart?
  6. where is the stapedius located?
  7. what are muscle cells also known as?
  8. what do the heart and blood vessels spread heat through?

15 Clues: where is the stapedius located? • what do muscles use as they work? • how many muscles are in your thigh? • what are muscle cells also known as? • how many muscles are in your forearm? • which muscle is only found in the heart? • which fibers react instantly when triggered? • what is the body's smallest skeletal muscle? • which muscle attaches you cheek to your teeth? • ...

Human body system 2024-02-03

Human body system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. birth
  2. brain
  3. muscles
  4. skin, hair, and, nails
  5. breath
Down
  1. flo line
  2. poo
  3. gets rid of waste
  4. blood
  5. pee
  6. bones
  7. inmate

12 Clues: poo • pee • birth • blood • brain • bones • inmate • breath • muscles • flo line • gets rid of waste • skin, hair, and, nails

All of them systems 2016-01-11

All of them systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Helps_make_structure
  2. makes_babies
  3. helps_you_move
  4. filters_blood
Down
  1. has_skin_that_keeps_sickness_out
  2. get's_rid_of_waste
  3. lets_oxygen_in_and_lets_carbon_dioxide_out
  4. blood_circulates
  5. Fights_diesese
  6. has_nerves

10 Clues: has_nerves • makes_babies • filters_blood • Fights_diesese • helps_you_move • blood_circulates • get's_rid_of_waste • Helps_make_structure • has_skin_that_keeps_sickness_out • lets_oxygen_in_and_lets_carbon_dioxide_out

Motor Neuron (Ethan Thomas, n9996761) 2020-08-12

Motor Neuron (Ethan Thomas, n9996761) crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Part of the neuron that collects signals from around the body
  2. The form of energy the neuron uses to communicate with the body
  3. What the motor neuron directly controls
  4. Conducts the movement instructions from the neuron to its specific part of the body
  5. Membrane-bound organelle inside the cell body
Down
  1. The muscle type that attaches to bones and is largely required for movement
  2. The system that contains all motor neurons
  3. What mainly just the neuron cell body synthesises
  4. One hundred of 'what' are the approximate size of a motor neuron
  5. Motor neurons located in the cerebral cortex

10 Clues: What the motor neuron directly controls • The system that contains all motor neurons • Motor neurons located in the cerebral cortex • Membrane-bound organelle inside the cell body • What mainly just the neuron cell body synthesises • Part of the neuron that collects signals from around the body • The form of energy the neuron uses to communicate with the body • ...

Functions of the Skeletal System 2022-01-28

Functions of the Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Blood cells being created
  2. ______ protect the spinal cord
  3. 99% of the body's _____ is stored in the bone
  4. Protects the lungs and heart
  5. Connects the muscle and bone
Down
  1. 85% of the body's _______ is stored in bone
  2. Bones serve as storage for ______
  3. Adipose tissue is found in the _____ of certain bones
  4. Protects the brain
  5. the bones of the school protect the _____

10 Clues: Protects the brain • Blood cells being created • Protects the lungs and heart • Connects the muscle and bone • ______ protect the spinal cord • Bones serve as storage for ______ • the bones of the school protect the _____ • 85% of the body's _______ is stored in bone • 99% of the body's _____ is stored in the bone • Adipose tissue is found in the _____ of certain bones

Functions of the Skeletal system 2022-01-28

Functions of the Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Muscle is connected to bone by
  2. _______ protects the spinal cord
  3. the place where a nerve joins a muscle is
  4. the skull, rib-cage and vertebral column are part of the _____ skeleton
Down
  1. what is found in the marrow of certain bones.
  2. A word for blood cell formation
  3. where is the body-s calcium stored
  4. Stores minerals such as _______ and phosphorous
  5. what is the body’s most complex bony structure
  6. ________ is not the part of the bones of arm?

10 Clues: Muscle is connected to bone by • A word for blood cell formation • _______ protects the spinal cord • where is the body-s calcium stored • the place where a nerve joins a muscle is • what is found in the marrow of certain bones. • ________ is not the part of the bones of arm? • what is the body’s most complex bony structure • ...

Human Body Systems 2024-01-29

Human Body Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Tinkle time
  2. Pooping
  3. Makes babies
  4. Breathing
  5. Nerves
  6. Bones
Down
  1. Hair
  2. Hormones
  3. Blood Streams
  4. Fights off sickness
  5. How your food digests
  6. Muscles

12 Clues: Hair • Bones • Nerves • Pooping • Muscles • Hormones • Breathing • Tinkle time • Makes babies • Blood Streams • Fights off sickness • How your food digests

Human systems crossword puzzle Sophia 2024-05-17

Human systems crossword puzzle Sophia crossword puzzle
Across
  1. breaks down food into simpler substances
  2. This organ protects our brain
Down
  1. A long tube in the digestive system
  2. This organ needs to work with the Skeletal system

4 Clues: This organ protects our brain • A long tube in the digestive system • breaks down food into simpler substances • This organ needs to work with the Skeletal system

Central Nervous System Crossword 2021-09-12

Central Nervous System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
  2. a part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function, such as the heart or liver in humans.
  3. The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world.
  4. A component of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of the body movements via the use of skeletal muscles.
  5. An organ of the body which responds to external stimuli by conveying impulses to the sensory nervous system.
  6. a framework of bone or cartilage enclosing the brain of a vertebrate; the skeleton of a person's or animal's head.
  7. involuntary or unconscious; relating to the autonomic nervous system.
Down
  1. the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.
  2. regulates involuntary physiologic processes including heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal. It contains three anatomically distinct divisions: sympathetic, parasympathetic, and enteric.
  3. the network of nerve cells and fibers which transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body.
  4. A whitish fiber or bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.
  5. An organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity.
  6. shades of meaning, all involving understanding or becoming aware of something.
  7. A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the center of the back.
  8. a series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the small of the back, enclosing the spinal cord and providing support for the thorax and abdomen; the backbone.

15 Clues: the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. • relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind. • involuntary or unconscious; relating to the autonomic nervous system. • shades of meaning, all involving understanding or becoming aware of something. • A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the center of the back. • ...

standard 10 review 2018-03-05

standard 10 review crossword puzzle
Across
  1. non-striated, involuntary, located in the walls of blood vessels, glands, and organs and it allows blood and fluids to enter and pass through at varying rates
  2. system protection of internal organs, provides attachment, produces blood cells, helps with posture, and movement
  3. shoulder or hip
  4. forms cartilage and blood vessels form (within 1 week)
  5. limbs and girdles
  6. system Composed of sarcomeres, which contract and shorten when exposed to electrical stimuli
  7. found inside short, flat, and irregular bones and in the epiphysis(resist compression) of long bones and it contains red marrow for blood cell formation.
  8. bone not categorized as flat or short bone (vertebrae)
Down
  1. bone extensive protection, broad surfaces for muscular attachment, broad/flat plates (skull, pelvis, rib cage)
  2. outside of bones and most of the diaphysis(resists tension)
  3. forms broken area fills with blood
  4. Vigorous exercise, insufficient oxygen, depletion of glycogen, lactic acid build-up, limitations of a nerve’s ability to generate a sustained signal, reduced ability of the muscular fiber to contract
  5. system transports oxygen to tissues, removal of waste, transports nutrients to tissues, regulation of body temperature, and breathing
  6. striated, involuntary, located only in the heart, pumps blood
  7. right side of the heart, deoxygenated blood into its atrium, then to ventricle, then to the lungs where CO2 is dropped off and O2 is picked up.
  8. joint elbow or knee joint(flexion, extension)
  9. bone as wide as it is long, provides support and stability (carpals and tarsals)

17 Clues: shoulder or hip • limbs and girdles • forms broken area fills with blood • joint elbow or knee joint(flexion, extension) • forms cartilage and blood vessels form (within 1 week) • bone not categorized as flat or short bone (vertebrae) • outside of bones and most of the diaphysis(resists tension) • striated, involuntary, located only in the heart, pumps blood • ...

The Skeletal system- Part 1 2022-07-07

The Skeletal system- Part 1 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Small bones of the backbone
  2. The part of the skull.
  3. The long and flat bone present at the Centre of the chest.
  4. The longest bone of the human body.
  5. Protects the spinal cord.
Down
  1. The only movable bone of the skull.
  2. Protects the brain.
  3. The framework of the bones that supports the body
  4. The bone of the upper arm.
  5. Protects heart and lungs

10 Clues: Protects the brain. • The part of the skull. • Protects heart and lungs • Protects the spinal cord. • The bone of the upper arm. • Small bones of the backbone • The only movable bone of the skull. • The longest bone of the human body. • The framework of the bones that supports the body • The long and flat bone present at the Centre of the chest.

Functions of the Skeletal System 2022-01-31

Functions of the Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Mandible supports teeth
  2. Blood cell formation
  3. bone are ______ tissue
  4. Bone that protects the lung and heart
  5. largest bone in the body
Down
  1. Skeletal muscles use bones as levers to move the body
  2. Vertebrae protects the spinal cord
  3. Mineral used for strengthening bones and for the stimulation of action potentials
  4. Bones of the legs, pelvic girdle, and vertebral column support the weight of the_______
  5. 99% of body calcium is stored in bone

10 Clues: Blood cell formation • bone are ______ tissue • Mandible supports teeth • largest bone in the body • Vertebrae protects the spinal cord • Bone that protects the lung and heart • 99% of body calcium is stored in bone • Skeletal muscles use bones as levers to move the body • Mineral used for strengthening bones and for the stimulation of action potentials • ...

Skeletal and Muscular system crossword 2020-04-27

Skeletal and Muscular system crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. forms wall of the heart and controls heartbeat
  2. what is living tissue with layers
  3. type of connective tissue, flexible tissue
  4. controlled by the unconscious part of the brain
  5. What allows movement in your body
Down
  1. You have how many bones when you are born
  2. You have how many bones when you are an adult
  3. controlled consciously by a person
  4. middle of the bone and makes your blood cells
  5. weakest of all muscle tissue (1 of 3 muscles)

10 Clues: what is living tissue with layers • What allows movement in your body • controlled consciously by a person • You have how many bones when you are born • type of connective tissue, flexible tissue • You have how many bones when you are an adult • middle of the bone and makes your blood cells • weakest of all muscle tissue (1 of 3 muscles) • ...

Neural anatomy 2021-09-06

Neural anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. cord, long fragile tube like structure that starts at the base of the brain stem
  2. horn, found in spinal cord levels and is comprise of sensory nuclei
  3. part of the brain located in the back of the skull
  4. most anterior part of the brain/ located in the front area of the skull
  5. production of cerebral spinal fluid
  6. responsible for myeline production in CNS
  7. matter, contains cell bodies of neurons and glia
Down
  1. cells, non-neural cells
  2. layer, use glutamate as an excitatory transmitter
  3. cells, large cells involved in motor coordination
  4. promote neuronal functioning and repair neuronal damage
  5. canal, cerebral spinal fluid flows through this center opening
  6. matter, myelinated and un-myelinated nerve fiber
  7. layer, stellate and basket cells and control firing rate of purkinje cells
  8. cell, similar to astrocytes in protecting the PNS neurons
  9. cell, myelin production in the peripheral nervous system
  10. protects brain against infection in inflammation
  11. horn, comprise motor neurons that innervate skeletal muscle
  12. root ganglia, info from skin, skeletal muscle, and joints relayed to spinal cord
  13. column, comprise autonomic neurons innervating visceral and pelvic organs

20 Clues: cells, non-neural cells • production of cerebral spinal fluid • responsible for myeline production in CNS • matter, myelinated and un-myelinated nerve fiber • protects brain against infection in inflammation • matter, contains cell bodies of neurons and glia • layer, use glutamate as an excitatory transmitter • cells, large cells involved in motor coordination • ...

Bones 2021-02-12

Bones crossword puzzle
Across
  1. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
  2. the bones that make up the fingers
  3. this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
  4. the only bone located in the human thigh
  5. keeps our body upright and is its central support system
  6. the bone in front of the knee joint
  7. a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
  8. the scientific word for this bone is cranium
  9. a shield shaped bone structure
  10. the eight small bones that make up the wrist
Down
  1. these are the five long bones in the foot
  2. the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  3. these bones protect your inner organs
  4. a slender S-shaped bone
  5. form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand
  6. long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger
  7. also known as the shoulder girdle
  8. one of two larger bones in the forearm
  9. located between the abdomen and the legs

19 Clues: a slender S-shaped bone • a shield shaped bone structure • also known as the shoulder girdle • the bones that make up the fingers • the bone in front of the knee joint • these bones protect your inner organs • one of two larger bones in the forearm • the only bone located in the human thigh • located between the abdomen and the legs • ...

Bones 2021-02-12

Bones crossword puzzle
Across
  1. the bones that make up the fingers
  2. these are the five long bones in the foot
  3. one of two larger bones in the forearm
  4. long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger
  5. located between the abdomen and the legs
  6. a shield shaped bone structure
  7. also known as the shoulder girdle
  8. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
Down
  1. this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
  2. form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand
  3. the bone in front of the knee joint
  4. the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  5. a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
  6. the eight small bones that make up the wrist
  7. keeps our body upright and is its central support system
  8. a slender S-shaped bone
  9. the only bone located in the human thigh
  10. these bones protect your inner organs
  11. the scientific word for this bone is cranium

19 Clues: a slender S-shaped bone • a shield shaped bone structure • also known as the shoulder girdle • the bones that make up the fingers • the bone in front of the knee joint • these bones protect your inner organs • one of two larger bones in the forearm • located between the abdomen and the legs • the only bone located in the human thigh • ...

Biology Crossword 2013-06-11

Biology Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The movement of molecules frim an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until they are evenly distributed.
  2. Air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs/
  3. system Provides a frame work for the muscles to attach. It protects soft organs and it stores minerals such as calcium.
  4. The stage in the cell cycle when the cytoplasm and organelles divided into two identical, seperate cells.
  5. Different tissues working together to perform a certain task.
  6. The second phase of mitosis when the chromosomes align in the center of the cell.
  7. The number of molecules of a substance given volume.
  8. The fourth phase of mitosis when the membrane surrounding the nucleus re-forms, creating two new nuclei.
Down
  1. The smallest blood vessel.
  2. system Gathers and interprets sensory information from outside and inside the body. It cordinates all the functions of the organ system.
  3. Specialized cells working together to perform a function.
  4. Produce urine by filtering wastes and excess water from the blood.
  5. stage in the cell cycle when the cell grows and carries out its usual functions, as well as making a copy of it's DNA and organelles to prepare for cell division.
  6. wall A tough, rigid structure lying just outside of plants cell's membrane. Provides support for the celL.(Not found in animal cells).

14 Clues: The smallest blood vessel. • Air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs/ • The number of molecules of a substance given volume. • Specialized cells working together to perform a function. • Different tissues working together to perform a certain task. • Produce urine by filtering wastes and excess water from the blood. • ...

Functions of the Skeletal System 2022-01-28

Functions of the Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Blood cells being created
  2. ______ protect the spinal cord
  3. 99% of the body's _____ is stored in the bone
  4. Protects the lungs and heart
  5. Connects the muscle and bone
Down
  1. 85% of the body's _______ is stored in bone
  2. Bones serve as storage for ______
  3. Adipose tissue is found in the _____ of certain bones
  4. Protects the brain
  5. the bones of the school protect the _____

10 Clues: Protects the brain • Blood cells being created • Protects the lungs and heart • Connects the muscle and bone • ______ protect the spinal cord • Bones serve as storage for ______ • the bones of the school protect the _____ • 85% of the body's _______ is stored in bone • 99% of the body's _____ is stored in the bone • Adipose tissue is found in the _____ of certain bones

Functions of the Skeletal system 2022-01-31

Functions of the Skeletal system crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Lets you eat
  2. Protects the spinal cord
  3. Used in ATP and bones store 85 percent of it
  4. Provides protection to the brain
  5. Allows Movement through the use of bones as leverage
Down
  1. Blood cells created here
  2. Bones create what cell?
  3. Important for nervous/muslce functions. 99 percent of it stored in bones
  4. Protects the lungs and heart
  5. Provide support to the rest of the body

10 Clues: Lets you eat • Bones create what cell? • Blood cells created here • Protects the spinal cord • Protects the lungs and heart • Provides protection to the brain • Provide support to the rest of the body • Used in ATP and bones store 85 percent of it • Allows Movement through the use of bones as leverage • Important for nervous/muslce functions. 99 percent of it stored in bones

Messner Skeletal System Period 2 2021-04-07

Messner Skeletal System Period 2 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Collar bone
  2. Shoulder blade
  3. Protect heart and lungs
  4. Fluid in joint cavities
  5. Spinal column bones
  6. How many types of bones?
Down
  1. Bone formation
  2. Finger and toe bones
  3. 206
  4. Thigh bone

10 Clues: 206 • Thigh bone • Collar bone • Bone formation • Shoulder blade • Spinal column bones • Finger and toe bones • Protect heart and lungs • Fluid in joint cavities • How many types of bones?

Functions of the Skeletal System 2022-01-31

Functions of the Skeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Which function talks about 85% of the body’s phosphorous being stored in bone?
  2. The mandible supports the teeth
  3. Eighty bones segregated into three regions
  4. Ribs and sternum protect the lungs and heart.
  5. The bones of the legs, pelvic girdle, and vertebral column _______ the weight of the erect body.
Down
  1. The bones of the skull _______ the brain.
  2. blood cell formation
  3. Skeletal muscles use the bones as levers to _____ the body.
  4. All blood cells are made in the marrow of certain bones
  5. Protects the brain and is the site of attachment for head and neck muscles

10 Clues: blood cell formation • The mandible supports the teeth • The bones of the skull _______ the brain. • Eighty bones segregated into three regions • Ribs and sternum protect the lungs and heart. • All blood cells are made in the marrow of certain bones • Skeletal muscles use the bones as levers to _____ the body. • ...

Muscular System (John Argarin) 2024-03-01

Muscular System (John Argarin) crossword puzzle
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  1. How can endurance be increased, what is the exercise called?
  2. Anabolic ____ cause heart problems and lack of bone growth
  3. Skeletal Muscles are strengthened by ____ exercise
  4. A strain is an injury in which a muscle or tendon is ___
  5. Tissue connected to the bones and muscle
  6. Muscles that aren't in control
  7. A flexor in the arm
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  1. Tendinitis is when a tendon becomes ____
  2. What else can happen if you strain a muscle?
  3. Muscles that are in control
  4. Which type of muscle is found in the digestive tract
  5. Muscles that straighten parts of your body
  6. Which type of muscle helps bones move
  7. Which type of muscle pumps blood throughout your body?
  8. Muscles that bends part of your body
  9. An extensor in the arm
  10. When you do resistance exercise you work against the resistance, or _____, of an object

17 Clues: A flexor in the arm • An extensor in the arm • Muscles that are in control • Muscles that aren't in control • Muscles that bends part of your body • Which type of muscle helps bones move • Tendinitis is when a tendon becomes ____ • Tissue connected to the bones and muscle • Muscles that straighten parts of your body • What else can happen if you strain a muscle? • ...

Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary System 2017-05-22

Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary System crossword puzzle
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  1. the energy molecule used to help sarcomeres contract
  2. backbone
  3. bones that make up the “axis” of the body; includes head bones, rib cage, and the vertebral column
  4. where bones meet
  5. soft tissue that fills the cavities inside the bone
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  1. a ring of muscle located in a tubular organ or at a body opening
  2. sheet-like tissue consisting of tightly packed cells with little extracellular material between them.
  3. an internal framework of hard parts
  4. second layer of skin that consists mostly of connective tissues and different fibers.
  5. the main neurotransmitter involved with voluntary movement

10 Clues: backbone • where bones meet • an internal framework of hard parts • soft tissue that fills the cavities inside the bone • the energy molecule used to help sarcomeres contract • the main neurotransmitter involved with voluntary movement • a ring of muscle located in a tubular organ or at a body opening • ...

Structures of the Brain 2022-04-04

Structures of the Brain crossword puzzle
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  1. Gland, Receives information about the state of the light-dark cycle from the environment and conveys this information to produce and secrete the hormone melatonin.
  2. System: structures at the edge (limit) of the boundary between the forebrain and hindbrain that are most associated with emotional behavior and memory formation
  3. Brain region most involved in producing smooth coordinated skeletal muscle activity.
  4. Lobe, region of the cerebral cortex responsible for processing auditory information.
  5. Lobe, region of the cerebral cortex directly beneath the parietal bone of the cranium. Responsible for processing somatosensory information from the body.
  6. Oblongata, lowest part of the brain and the brainstem responsible for respiration, cardiac function, vasodilation, and reflexes.
  7. Lobe, region of the cerebral cortex responsible for visual perception.
  8. Responsible for regulating various functions of the pituitary gland and endocrine activity, and it also regulates somatic functions like appetite and temperature.
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  1. Formation, Functional system that spans the brain stem; involved in regulating sensory input to the cerebral cortex, cortical arousal, and control of motor behavior
  2. Matter, White substance of the central nervous system; myelinated nerve fibers
  3. region of the adult brain that is the link between the nervous system and the endocrine system.
  4. region of the adult brain that is responsible for higher neurological functions such as memory, emotion, and consciousness.
  5. Nuclei, largely related to motor functions, as evidenced through the symptoms of Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases
  6. regulates and controls many vital functions like breathing and sleep cycle.
  7. major region of the diencephalon that is responsible for relaying information between the cerebrum and the hindbrain, spinal cord, and periphery
  8. Lobe, region of cerebrum cortex that is important for voluntary movement, expressive language, and managing higher level executive function.
  9. Stem, Part of the brain that is responsible for the regulating most of the body's automatic functions that are essential for life
  10. Matter, regions of the nervous system containing cell bodies of neurons with few or no myelinated axons; actually may be more pink or tan in color, but called gray in contrast to white matter

18 Clues: Lobe, region of the cerebral cortex responsible for visual perception. • regulates and controls many vital functions like breathing and sleep cycle. • Matter, White substance of the central nervous system; myelinated nerve fibers • Brain region most involved in producing smooth coordinated skeletal muscle activity. • ...

Muscle Terminology 2022-02-24

Muscle Terminology crossword puzzle
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  1. an example of a ball-and-socket joint
  2. basic contractile unit of a myofibril
  3. m. type that allows for skeletal movement
  4. skeleton that creates an external armor
  5. skeleton type of pressurized fluid
  6. m. fibers used by endurance runners
  7. skeleton type that is hard and internal
  8. regulates m. contraction via binding to troponin
  9. m. fibers that use aerobic respiration
  10. blocks myosin binding sites on actin
  11. m. fibers that have shorter, rapid contractions
  12. a single motor neuron and the m. fibers it controls
  13. polysac. that makes arthro. exoskeleton
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  1. m. type that lines hollow organs
  2. theory that explains m. contraction
  3. m. contraction resulting from a single AP
  4. m. type that is striated and electric
  5. m. fibers that use glycolysis
  6. thick filaments are made of this
  7. m. fibers that have longer, slower contractions
  8. a type of joint where one bone rotates
  9. an example of a hinge joint
  10. thin filaments are made of this
  11. m. fibers that can be oxidative or glycolytic
  12. sustained contraction due to rapid APs

25 Clues: an example of a hinge joint • m. fibers that use glycolysis • thin filaments are made of this • m. type that lines hollow organs • thick filaments are made of this • skeleton type of pressurized fluid • theory that explains m. contraction • m. fibers used by endurance runners • blocks myosin binding sites on actin • an example of a ball-and-socket joint • ...

Gacy Games 2023-04-28

Gacy Games crossword puzzle
Across
  1. marks, Decomposition
  2. Dental records
  3. odontology
  4. County Jail, Des Plaines
  5. vein
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  1. suffocation
  2. Murder
  3. Skeletal remains
  4. penalty, Confession
  5. clown, 33
  6. Trial
  7. Crime scene

12 Clues: vein • Trial • Murder • clown, 33 • odontology • suffocation • Crime scene • Dental records • Skeletal remains • penalty, Confession • marks, Decomposition • County Jail, Des Plaines

Body systems 2022-05-25

Body systems crossword puzzle
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  1. reflexes
  2. helps you move
  3. pumps blood
  4. produces triiodothyronine
  5. stores white blood cells
  6. filters waste
  7. movement
  8. reproducing
  9. protect from radiation
  10. protect from viruses
  11. produces eggs
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  1. hormone production
  2. produces red blood cells
  3. breathing
  4. digests food
  5. provide support
  6. excreting
  7. moves blood
  8. digests food
  9. helps you breathe
  10. send electrical signals that help you feel
  11. largest organ

22 Clues: reflexes • movement • breathing • excreting • pumps blood • moves blood • reproducing • digests food • digests food • filters waste • produces eggs • largest organ • helps you move • provide support • helps you breathe • hormone production • protect from viruses • protect from radiation • produces red blood cells • stores white blood cells • produces triiodothyronine • ...

Vet Sciences Final Review 2022-12-06

Vet Sciences Final Review crossword puzzle
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  1. blue discoloration
  2. intact male duck
  3. HBC
  4. 204
  5. young llama
  6. term for half
  7. muscle type
  8. study of body movement
  9. surgical incision
  10. incoordination
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  1. SC/SQ
  2. cancellous bone
  3. sx
  4. dihydrogen monoxide
  5. fx
  6. 3x a day
  7. surgical puncture to remove gas or fluid
  8. surgical removal
  9. membrane that surrounds the heart
  10. study of cancer

20 Clues: sx • fx • HBC • 204 • SC/SQ • 3x a day • young llama • muscle type • term for half • incoordination • cancellous bone • study of cancer • intact male duck • surgical removal • surgical incision • blue discoloration • dihydrogen monoxide • study of body movement • membrane that surrounds the heart • surgical puncture to remove gas or fluid

Tissues 2014-11-20

Tissues crossword puzzle
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  1. connective, tissue also holds body parts together, but its structure is a bit more rigid than loose connective tissue.
  2. movement of substances in and out of a cell
  3. are the basic structural unit of the nervous system.
  4. connective, tissue holds structures together.
  5. epithelium, secretes hormones or other products such as stomach acid, sweat, saliva, and milk.
  6. muscle, is attached to bones and causes movements of the body.
  7. tissue, generally provides structure and support to the body.
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  1. your body from moisture loss, bacteria, and internal injury.
  2. tissue, differs from other tissue types in that it contracts.
  3. and lining epithelium, covers or lines almost all of your internal and external body surfaces.
  4. a part of the body which performs a definite function
  5. muscle, lines the walls of blood vessels and certain organs such as the digestive and urogenital tracts.
  6. or glial cells, provide support functions for the neurons, such as insulation or anchoring neurons to blood vessels.
  7. a group of similar cells that perform a common function
  8. tissue, forms the nervous system, which is responsible for coordinating the activities and movements of your body through its network of nerves.
  9. muscle, is found in the heart.

16 Clues: muscle, is found in the heart. • movement of substances in and out of a cell • connective, tissue holds structures together. • are the basic structural unit of the nervous system. • a part of the body which performs a definite function • a group of similar cells that perform a common function • your body from moisture loss, bacteria, and internal injury. • ...

MR-December 2023-11-16

MR-December crossword puzzle
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  1. Common viral infection, flu for short
  2. Branch of medicine that treats the skeletal system and associated structures
  3. A respiratory condition made worse by air pollution
  4. An essential part of hygiene, especially before eating, to avoid infections
Down
  1. Condition that causes uncomfortable, difficult and infrequent bowel movements
  2. An STD caused by HIV

6 Clues: An STD caused by HIV • Common viral infection, flu for short • A respiratory condition made worse by air pollution • An essential part of hygiene, especially before eating, to avoid infections • Branch of medicine that treats the skeletal system and associated structures • Condition that causes uncomfortable, difficult and infrequent bowel movements

THE BODY 2022-03-14

THE BODY crossword puzzle
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  1. An organ that makes one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, tears, saliva, or milk
  2. a type of synovial joint that exists in the body and serves to allow motion primarily in one plane.
  3. your body's central framework.
  4. you control how and when they move and work.
  5. is a measure of how well your body can make and get rid of heat.
  6. tube connecting the throat with the stomach.
  7. in organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual and nervous activity.
Down
  1. an involuntary striated muscle tissue found only in the heart and is responsible for the ability of the heart to pump blood.
  2. the muscles that contract or move without conscious control
  3. system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and caidic
  4. any of the fine threadlike strands growing from the skin of humans,

11 Clues: your body's central framework. • you control how and when they move and work. • tube connecting the throat with the stomach. • the muscles that contract or move without conscious control • is a measure of how well your body can make and get rid of heat. • system is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and caidic • ...

Body Systems 2022-07-28

Body Systems crossword puzzle
Across
  1. The system to absorb nutrients includes the mouth, esophagus, and stomach.
  2. organs required for the production of offspring.
  3. Removes waste via the gastrointestinal tract
  4. Brings air into and out of the lungs to absorb oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
  5. Defends the body against pathogens that may harm the body. The system comprises a network of lymphatic vessels that carry a clear fluid called lymph.
  6. enables the body to move using muscles.
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  1. Influences the function of the body using hormones.
  2. Circulates blood around the body via the heart, arteries and veins, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and cells and carrying their waste products.
  3. Bones maintain the structure of the body and its organs.
  4. Skin, hair, nails, sweat, and other accessory organs. The first line of defense.
  5. Collects and processes information from the senses via nerves and the brain and tells the muscles to contract to cause physical actions.

11 Clues: enables the body to move using muscles. • Removes waste via the gastrointestinal tract • organs required for the production of offspring. • Influences the function of the body using hormones. • Bones maintain the structure of the body and its organs. • The system to absorb nutrients includes the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. • ...

GENERAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: MUSCLES 2022-10-12

GENERAL ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY: MUSCLES crossword puzzle
Across
  1. extensor muscle of the wrist (Page 126)
  2. the muscle located beneath the frontalis and orbicularis (Page 124)
  3. draw fingers together (Page 127)
  4. how many important muscles of the mouth are there (Page 124)
  5. muscle that produces the contour of the front and inner side of the upper arm (Page 126)
  6. muscle of the neck that lowers and rotates head (Page 123)
  7. muscle that draws the scalp backwards (Page 123)
  8. how many parts does a muscle have (Page 122)
  9. the middle part of the muscle (Page 122)
  10. what kind of tissue are muscles (Page 122)
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  1. the system that covers, shapes and holds the skeletal system in place (Page 122)
  2. broad muscle covering the top of the skull consisting of the occipitals and frontals (Page 123)
  3. what muscle is responsible for lowering the lower jaw and lip (Page 123)
  4. latissimusdorsi and _____ are two of the muscles that attach the arms to the body (Page 125)
  5. how many muscles of the lower legate there (Page 127)
  6. muscle that draws the scalp forwards (Page 1223)
  7. what is the muscle of the nose that you should remember (Page 124)
  8. separate fingers (Page 127)
  9. large muscle that covers the entire back of the upper arm and extends the forearm (Page 126)
  10. bends the foot down (Page 127)
  11. how many muscles of the foot are there (Page 128)

21 Clues: separate fingers (Page 127) • bends the foot down (Page 127) • draw fingers together (Page 127) • extensor muscle of the wrist (Page 126) • the middle part of the muscle (Page 122) • what kind of tissue are muscles (Page 122) • how many parts does a muscle have (Page 122) • muscle that draws the scalp forwards (Page 1223) • muscle that draws the scalp backwards (Page 123) • ...

Anatomy Crossword Gibson 2013-12-01

Anatomy Crossword Gibson crossword puzzle
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  1. Flattened type of epithelia
  2. Muscle tissue type found in hollow organs, such as the stomach
  3. Type of tissue used as insulation and for fuel storage
  4. Most abundant tissue type in the human body
  5. Color of collagen fibers
  6. Surface on top of tissue
  7. Type of tissue that lines and covers the body
  8. Multinucleate, striated muscle tissue under voluntary control
  9. System that serves as the first line of defense against pathogens
  10. Highly compressible type of cartilage in between vertebrae
  11. Non-living material that surrounds living cells (Abbr.)
  12. White blood cells that combat multicellular parasites
  13. Type of tissue that replaces clots
  14. Tissue type that functions to provide movement
  15. Name for a group of similar cells working together
  16. Cell in the nervous system
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  1. Responsible for replacing worn cells with new ones
  2. ________ tissue: Another name for bone tissue
  3. Internal supporting network of loose connective tissue
  4. Fat cell made up of adipose tissue
  5. _________ tissues have a poor blood supply
  6. Soft tissue in joint capsules and cavities
  7. Type of tissue that makes diffusion easiest
  8. Most common type of cartilage
  9. Involuntary muscle tissue type found only in one specific organ
  10. Cells that can stretch depending on conditions
  11. Enzyme that catabolizes proteins through hydrolysis
  12. One factor that affects tissue repair capabilities
  13. Also known as vascular tissue; lacks nuclei
  14. Name for membrane under tissue layers

30 Clues: Color of collagen fibers • Surface on top of tissue • Cell in the nervous system • Flattened type of epithelia • Most common type of cartilage • Fat cell made up of adipose tissue • Type of tissue that replaces clots • Name for membrane under tissue layers • _________ tissues have a poor blood supply • Soft tissue in joint capsules and cavities • ...

10FPS - Localisation of function in the brain 2024-05-19

10FPS - Localisation of function in the brain crossword puzzle
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  1. CT (computerised tomography) scans utilise a computer and _____.
  2. This structure is involved in the regulation and expression of emotion and memory.
  3. This type of scan can show brain metabolic activity (glucose uptake).
  4. PET stands for Positron ______ Tomography.
  5. The system responsible for the interpretation, production and regulation of emotion.
  6. A network of structures involved in facilitating desired body movements and inhibiting unwanted movements.
  7. The limbic system includes the hippocampus, hypothalamus and _____.
  8. An area of the brain which initiates voluntary skeletal muscle movement.
  9. Speech production is enabled by _____ area.
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  1. Nerve fibres that connect Broca's area to Wernicke's area: ______ territory.
  2. The impairment of language caused by damage to the brain.
  3. The side of the brain that controls creativity and musical skills.
  4. A surgical technique used to treat mental disorders by cutting connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex.
  5. This structure joins the left and right hemispheres together.
  6. The belief that a person's traits and personality are governed by the shape of their skull.
  7. The lobe of the brain responsible for processing visual information.
  8. What an EEG records.
  9. This structure coordinates movement and balance.
  10. Phrenology and astrology are classed as this.
  11. Neural activities which only take place in one particular hemisphere are said to be '________'.
  12. The lobe of the brain responsible for hearing.
  13. MRI stands for _____ Resonance Imaging.

22 Clues: What an EEG records. • MRI stands for _____ Resonance Imaging. • PET stands for Positron ______ Tomography. • Speech production is enabled by _____ area. • Phrenology and astrology are classed as this. • The lobe of the brain responsible for hearing. • This structure coordinates movement and balance. • The impairment of language caused by damage to the brain. • ...

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Study Guide 2024-09-16

Unit 3 Lesson 4 Study Guide crossword puzzle
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  1. Bones, joints, cartilage and bone marrow are all part of the __________ System.
  2. The _________ joint allows for back-and-forth movement.
  3. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are known as what?
  4. The __________ joint allows for side-to-side movement.
  5. ___________ muscle helps the heart pump blood.
  6. __________ muscles pull on bones to help you move.
  7. True of False: The heart is a muscular organ.
  8. _________ blood cells help fight disease.
  9. The spongy organs that expand to fill with air are the _____________.
  10. Air travels through the nose, down the ________, through the bronchi, and then enters the lungs.
  11. What is the waste product that is transported by the blood to the lungs? Hint: You breathe it out.
  12. What system works with the respiratory system to circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body?
  13. Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart are known as what?
Down
  1. The __________ joint allows for circular movement.
  2. Tiny sacs, called _________, allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to move between the lungs and bloodstream.
  3. ___________ muscle helps the organs function.
  4. An organ that contracts to produce body movement is a ________________.
  5. The muscular organ that pumps blood throughout your body
  6. The right and left lung are _________ sizes.
  7. The ___________ system is responsible for our breathing and includes the lungs.
  8. _________ is an illness that makes it hard for a person to breathe.
  9. _______ blood cells carry oxygen throughout your body.
  10. Organs that support and protect the body, store minerals, and allow movement are called _________.

23 Clues: _________ blood cells help fight disease. • The right and left lung are _________ sizes. • ___________ muscle helps the organs function. • True of False: The heart is a muscular organ. • ___________ muscle helps the heart pump blood. • The __________ joint allows for circular movement. • __________ muscles pull on bones to help you move. • ...

The Cell & Transport Mechanisms 2024-02-18

The Cell & Transport Mechanisms crossword puzzle
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  1. Movement of substances across the cell membrane that requires the use of energy.
  2. Transport of ions across the cell membrane.
  3. Powerhouse of the cell.
  4. This transport does not require energy.
  5. Fusion of vesicles to the cell membrane to release their contents inside the cell.
  6. Contain digestive enzymes.
  7. Fusion of vesicles to the cell membrane to release their contents outside the cell
  8. Requires the help of a carrier protein for transport.
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  1. Stored DNA
  2. Site for production and assembly of cell ribosomes and carries RNA
  3. Cells "skeletal system"
  4. Responsible for the synthesis of proteins in the cell
  5. Responsible for synthesis and storage of lipids as well as cell's metabolism.
  6. Cellular energy
  7. Movement of water molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
  8. Sorts and packages proteins as well as lipids for transport out of the cell.

16 Clues: Stored DNA • Cellular energy • Powerhouse of the cell. • Cells "skeletal system" • Contain digestive enzymes. • This transport does not require energy. • Transport of ions across the cell membrane. • Responsible for the synthesis of proteins in the cell • Requires the help of a carrier protein for transport. • ...

Musculoskeletal System 2017-10-12

Musculoskeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A condition where the spine curves significantly inward at the lower back
  2. A baby's foot is twisted out of shape or position
  3. A condition of bone softening in adults
  4. The connection between bones in the body that link the skeletal system into a functioning whole unit
  5. A condition caused by a sideways curve to the spine
  6. An abnormally rounded upper back
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  1. A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation
  2. The softening and weakening of bones in children
  3. An infection of bone caused by staphylococcus
  4. A tough fibrous layer of collagen that provides a continuation to tendons and muscles

10 Clues: An abnormally rounded upper back • A condition of bone softening in adults • An infection of bone caused by staphylococcus • The softening and weakening of bones in children • A baby's foot is twisted out of shape or position • A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation • A condition caused by a sideways curve to the spine • ...

Musculoskeletal System 2017-10-12

Musculoskeletal System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. An abnormally rounded upper back
  2. An infection of bone caused by staphylococcus
  3. A baby's foot is twisted out of shape or position
  4. A condition where the spine curves significantly inward at the lower back
  5. A condition caused by a sideways curve to the spine
Down
  1. The connection between bones in the body that link the skeletal system into a functioning whole unit
  2. A tough fibrous layer of collagen that provides a continuation to tendons and muscles
  3. A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation
  4. A condition of bone softening in adults
  5. The softening and weakening of bones in children

10 Clues: An abnormally rounded upper back • A condition of bone softening in adults • An infection of bone caused by staphylococcus • The softening and weakening of bones in children • A baby's foot is twisted out of shape or position • A cell that secretes the matrix for bone formation • A condition caused by a sideways curve to the spine • ...

Endocrine control of blood vessel diameter 2021-03-15

Endocrine control of blood vessel diameter crossword puzzle
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  1. the velocity of blood flow is higher in vessels with _____ diameters.
  2. these blood vessels carry blood back to the heart
  3. a chemical messenger secreted by cells or organs and distributed through the circulatory system
  4. vasodilation will cause the blood ______ to decrease.
  5. widening of blood vessel diameter
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  1. chemical that binds to beta-receptors to cause vasodilation of blood vessels for skeletal muscles
  2. narrowing of blood vessel diameter
  3. vasoconstriction of blood vessels will increase the ______ that opposes blood flow
  4. these blood vessels carry blood away from the heart
  5. the total cross-sectional diameter is highest in these types of blood vessels.

10 Clues: widening of blood vessel diameter • narrowing of blood vessel diameter • these blood vessels carry blood back to the heart • these blood vessels carry blood away from the heart • vasodilation will cause the blood ______ to decrease. • the velocity of blood flow is higher in vessels with _____ diameters. • ...

Nadolig 2020-10-08

Nadolig crossword puzzle
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  1. Star
  2. gift
  3. holidays
  4. Horse's skeletal head
  5. Welsh carol singing, traditionally associated with Christmas morning
  6. Mince pies
  7. Tree
  8. cards
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  1. The Queen's speech
  2. Christmas
  3. family
  4. carols
  5. Christmas pudding
  6. Father Christmas

14 Clues: Star • gift • Tree • cards • family • carols • holidays • Christmas • Mince pies • Father Christmas • Christmas pudding • The Queen's speech • Horse's skeletal head • Welsh carol singing, traditionally associated with Christmas morning

Nervous system 2019-11-16

Nervous system crossword puzzle
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  1. / SNS function is to sensing _______ stimuli
  2. / ______ activity consist of glands and other internal organs
  3. / parasympathetic use ________ as a neurotransmitter
  4. / one _____ neuron is needed for somatic nerves
  5. / sympathetic- “fight or flight” response to unusual ______
  6. / Parasympathetic________
  7. /sympathetic division originates from _____through L2
  8. / lungs will be in ________ during sympathetic
  9. / parasympathetic division originate from the _____ stem and S1 through S4
  10. / _______ control involuntary movement and visceral activity
  11. / autonomic nerves consist of ________ and postganglionic
  12. / sympathetic takes over to _______ activities
  13. / ______is one of the special function of visceral sensory
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  1. / ________ glands will stimulate secretion during sympathetic and parasympathetics
  2. / autonomic and glands effector organs consist of smooth muscle and ________ muscle
  3. / Sympathetic_________
  4. / _______ muscle is needed for somatic effector organs
  5. / _______ is one of the special function of somatic sensory
  6. / short pre-ganglionic and long _______ neuron transmit impulse from CNS to the effector
  7. / only _____ will sweat during parasympathetic
  8. / parasympathetic-housekeeping activities refer to _______
  9. / SNS is the portion of the nervous system responsible for ________ body movement
  10. / sensory division can be divide to ______ sensory and visceral sensory
  11. / blood vessel will _______ during sympathetic
  12. / ________ is to maintain daily necessary body functions
  13. / _______ movement consist of smooth and cardiac muscle
  14. / ________ and epinephrine are neurotransmitter to the effector organ
  15. / ________nervous system can be divide to sympathetic division and parasympathetic division
  16. / ______ are at the sympathetic trunk
  17. / heart rate and force of contraction will ________ during parasympathetic

30 Clues: / Sympathetic_________ • / Parasympathetic________ • / ______ are at the sympathetic trunk • / SNS function is to sensing _______ stimuli • / only _____ will sweat during parasympathetic • / blood vessel will _______ during sympathetic • / lungs will be in ________ during sympathetic • / sympathetic takes over to _______ activities • ...

Nervous system 2019-11-16

Nervous system crossword puzzle
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  1. / sympathetic- “fight or flight” response to unusual ______
  2. / blood vessel will _______ during sympathetic
  3. / SNS function is to sensing _______ stimuli
  4. / only _____ will sweat during parasympathetic
  5. / SNS is the portion of the nervous system responsible for ________ body movement
  6. / autonomic nerves consist of ________ and postganglionic
  7. / ________ glands will stimulate secretion during sympathetic and parasympathetics
  8. / parasympathetic use ________ as a neurotransmitter
  9. / short pre-ganglionic and long _______ neuron transmit impulse from CNS to the effector
  10. / Sympathetic_________
  11. / ________ is to maintain daily necessary body functions
  12. / _______ control involuntary movement and visceral activity
  13. / ________ and epinephrine are neurotransmitter to the effector organ
  14. / _______ movement consist of smooth and cardiac muscle
  15. / sensory division can be divide to ______ sensory and visceral sensory
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  1. / autonomic and glands effector organs consist of smooth muscle and ________ muscle
  2. / ______ activity consist of glands and other internal organs
  3. / _______ muscle is needed for somatic effector organs
  4. / Parasympathetic________
  5. /sympathetic division originates from _____through L2
  6. / sympathetic takes over to _______ activities
  7. / ________nervous system can be divide to sympathetic division and parasympathetic division
  8. / heart rate and force of contraction will ________ during parasympathetic
  9. / lungs will be in ________ during sympathetic
  10. / parasympathetic division originate from the _____ stem and S1 through S4
  11. / parasympathetic-housekeeping activities refer to _______
  12. / ______is one of the special function of visceral sensory
  13. / ______ are at the sympathetic trunk
  14. / _______ is one of the special function of somatic sensory
  15. / one _____ neuron is needed for somatic nerves

30 Clues: / Sympathetic_________ • / Parasympathetic________ • / ______ are at the sympathetic trunk • / SNS function is to sensing _______ stimuli • / sympathetic takes over to _______ activities • / blood vessel will _______ during sympathetic • / only _____ will sweat during parasympathetic • / lungs will be in ________ during sympathetic • ...

Rianna Mallorca - Circulatory System Puzzle 2023-03-28

Rianna Mallorca - Circulatory System Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. thick middle layer of heart wall
  2. larger arteries and veins that attach to the atria and ventricles and transport blood to and from the systemic circulatory system and the pulmonary circulatory system
  3. receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins
  4. located underneath the sternum in a thoracic compartment called the mediastinum, which occupies the space between the lungs
  5. another name for left atrioventricular valve (or AV valve)
  6. transports oxygen-depleted blood from the upper extremities
  7. larger, elastic artery
  8. the first and last name of the person who made this crossword puzzle
  9. the thin, tendon-like cords that connect the AV valves to cone-shaped muscles that extend upward from the myocardium
  10. covering inner surface of heart wall
  11. cone-shaped muscles that extend upward from the myocardium
  12. endocardium is made up of thin layers of
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  1. blood passively flows into the ventricles from the atria through these
  2. number of heart valves
  3. the ventricles enter a period of relaxation
  4. transports oxygen-depleted blood from lower extremities
  5. receives deoxygenated blood from the body through veins
  6. sequence of events that occur in the heart with each beat
  7. another name for right atrioventricular valve (or AV valve)
  8. their overlapping arrangements create alternating dark (A) and light (I) bands or striations (similar to skeletal muscle)
  9. covers the outer surface of the heart

21 Clues: number of heart valves • larger, elastic artery • thick middle layer of heart wall • covering inner surface of heart wall • covers the outer surface of the heart • endocardium is made up of thin layers of • the ventricles enter a period of relaxation • transports oxygen-depleted blood from lower extremities • receives deoxygenated blood from the body through veins • ...

Bones 2021-02-12

Bones crossword puzzle
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  1. form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand
  2. also known as the shoulder girdle
  3. long flat bone located in the center of the chest
  4. one of two larger bones in the forearm
  5. the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
  6. the eight small bones that make up the wrist
  7. the scientific word for this bone is cranium
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  1. this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
  2. the bones that make up the fingers
  3. the only bone located in the human thigh
  4. located between the abdomen and the legs
  5. keeps our body upright and is its central support system
  6. a slender S-shaped bone
  7. these are the five long bones in the foot
  8. the bone in front of the knee joint
  9. a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
  10. these bones protect your inner organs
  11. a shield shaped bone structure
  12. long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger

19 Clues: a slender S-shaped bone • a shield shaped bone structure • also known as the shoulder girdle • the bones that make up the fingers • the bone in front of the knee joint • these bones protect your inner organs • one of two larger bones in the forearm • the only bone located in the human thigh • located between the abdomen and the legs • ...

Motor Neurons 2020-08-04

Motor Neurons crossword puzzle
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  1. neuronal cells located in the central nervous system
  2. long thread-like part of a nerve cell along which impulses are transmitted to the body
  3. located in pre-motor and primary motor regions of the cerebral cortex
  4. belong to the automatic nervous system responsible for smooth muscle movements
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  1. located in specific nuclei of the brainstem as well as the ventral horn of the spinal cord
  2. Located in the brainstem and form the cranial nuclei
  3. bundle of fibres that transmit impulses from the brain to the rest of the body
  4. located in the Rexed lamina IX brainstem and spinal cord and skeletal muscles responsible for movement

8 Clues: Located in the brainstem and form the cranial nuclei • neuronal cells located in the central nervous system • located in pre-motor and primary motor regions of the cerebral cortex • bundle of fibres that transmit impulses from the brain to the rest of the body • belong to the automatic nervous system responsible for smooth muscle movements • ...

Cells and Systems 2023-04-21

Cells and Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. Fundalmental units of life
  2. Mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs,
  3. heart, blood, blood vessels
  4. Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory organs—eyes, ears
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  1. Mouth, stomach, liver,small intestine, and large intestine
  2. Bones, cartilage, joints, tendons, and ligaments
  3. Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles
  4. groups of _____ make up different systems
  5. Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder,

9 Clues: Fundalmental units of life • heart, blood, blood vessels • Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, • Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles • groups of _____ make up different systems • Bones, cartilage, joints, tendons, and ligaments • Mouth, nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, • Brain, spinal cord, nerves, and sensory organs—eyes, ears • ...

Chapter 6 Muscular System Crossword 2020-11-06

Chapter 6 Muscular System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. contractile organelles found in the cytoplasm of muscle cells.
  2. movement that increases the angle of a joint; straightening a flexed knee.
  3. the smallest contractile unit of muscle; extends from one Z disc to the next.
  4. muscles that act in opposition to an agonist or prime mover.
  5. muscle under control of the will; skeletal muscle.
  6. muscles consisting of spindle shaped, nonstriated muscle cells, involuntary muscle.
  7. organ system consisting of skeletal muscles and their connective tissue attachments.
  8. the connective tissue enveloping bundles of muscle fibers.
  9. an electrical event occuring when a stimulus of sufficient intensity is applied to a neuron or muscle cell, allowing sodium ions to move into the cell and reverse the polarity.
  10. requiring oxygen to live or grow
  11. the fluid-filled space at a synapse between neurons.
  12. specialized muscle of the heart.
  13. a contractile protein of muscle
  14. muscle cells
  15. ability to respond to a stimulus
  16. of the same length
  17. mover muscle whose contractions are primarily responsible for a particular movement; antagonist.
  18. neuron process that carries impulses away from nerve cell body; efferent process; the conducting portion of a nerve cell.
  19. fibrous or membranous sheet connecting a muscle and the part it moves.
  20. sustained partial contraction of a muscle in response to stretch receptor inputs; keeps the muscle healthy and ready to react.
  21. a bundle of nerve or muscle fibers bound together by connective tissue.
  22. the movable attachment of a muscle as opposed to its origin
  23. filaments composing the myofibrils. Of two types: actin and myosin.
  24. one of the principal contractile proteins found in muscle.
  25. muscles cooperating with another muscle or muscle group to produce a desired movement.
  26. to move away from the midline of the body
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  1. muscle composed of cylindrical multinucleate cells with obvious striations; the muscle(s) attached to the body’s skeleton; also called voluntary muscle.
  2. attachment of a muscle that remains relatively fixed during muscular contraction.
  3. the region where a motor neuron comes into close contact with a skeletal muscle cell.
  4. a response that varies directly with the strength of the stimulus.
  5. a chemical transmitter substance released by certain nerve endings
  6. respiration in which oxygen is consumed and glucose is broken down entirely; water, carbon dioxide, and large amounts of ATP are the final products.
  7. to move toward the midline of the body.
  8. muscle muscle consisting of cross-striated (cross-striped) muscle fibers; includes cardiac and skeletal muscle.
  9. the thin connective tissue surrounding each muscle cell.
  10. not requiring oxygen
  11. circular movement of a body part.
  12. turning toward a common point from different directions.
  13. muscles acting to immobilize a joint or a bone; fixes the origin of a muscle so that muscle action can be exerted at the insertion.
  14. The product of anaerobic metabolism, especially in muscle.
  15. (1) the tense, contracted state of a muscle; (2) an infectious disease.
  16. chemical released by neurons that may, upon binding to receptors of neurons or effector cells, stimulate or inhibit them.
  17. the sheath of fibrous connective tissue surrounding a muscle.
  18. the volume of oxygen required after exercise to oxidize the lactic acid formed during exercising.
  19. breakdown of glucose to pyruvic acid; an anaerobic process.
  20. bending; the movement that decreases the angle between bones.
  21. a single rapid contraction of a muscle followed by relaxation.
  22. cord of dense fibrous tissue attaching a muscle to a bone.

48 Clues: muscle cells • of the same length • not requiring oxygen • a contractile protein of muscle • requiring oxygen to live or grow • specialized muscle of the heart. • ability to respond to a stimulus • circular movement of a body part. • to move toward the midline of the body. • to move away from the midline of the body • muscle under control of the will; skeletal muscle. • ...

Potentiation and nerve cell communication 2023-09-18

Potentiation and nerve cell communication crossword puzzle
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  1. refractory period in which Na channels are open, so another stimulus cannot occur.
  2. excitatory potentials that pass an electrical signal down the axon.
  3. type of summation in which multiple weak impulses occur quickly in succession at one location.
  4. cholinergic neurotransmitter that stimulates skeletal muscle contraction, mediates parasympathetic nervous system effects.
  5. refractory period in which K channels are open and Na channels are closed, so another stimulus could occur if the signal was very strong.
  6. postsynaptic potential which is hyperpolarizing; inhibits action potentials.
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  1. potentials that can be inhibitory or excitatory to neurons.
  2. type of summation in which multiple weak impulses contact the neuron at different sites to create a larger potential.
  3. postsynaptic potential which causes depolarization; promotes action potentials.
  4. adrenergic neurotransmitter that mediates sympathetic nervous system effects.
  5. describes the hopping-type movement of ions down the axon and between the myelin sheaths.

11 Clues: potentials that can be inhibitory or excitatory to neurons. • excitatory potentials that pass an electrical signal down the axon. • postsynaptic potential which is hyperpolarizing; inhibits action potentials. • adrenergic neurotransmitter that mediates sympathetic nervous system effects. • ...

Chapter 6 2022-01-05

Chapter 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. The brain's ability to modify, change, and adapt both structure and function throughout life and in response to experience.
  2. The part of the brain that is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as memory, emotions, impulse control, problem-solving, social interaction, and motor function.
  3. The part of the brain that controls body temperature, reproductive functions, eating, sleeping, and the display of emotions.
  4. The part of the brain that coordinates functions that are fundamental to survival, including respiratory rhythm, motor activity, sleep, and wakefulness.
  5. A sheet of neural tissue that is outermost to the cerebrum of the mammalian brain
  6. The fundamental units of the brain and nervous system, the cells responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles, and for transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between.
  7. A large bundle of more than 200 million myelinated nerve fibers that connect the two brain hemispheres, permitting communication between the right and left sides of the brain
  8. The part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles
  9. A structure that permits a neuron (or nerve cell) to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron or to the target effector cell
  10. A chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.
  11. The division of the nervous system containing all the nerves that lie outside of the central nervous system
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  1. The part of the nervous system that directs the body's rapid involuntary response to dangerous or stressful situations
  2. The part of the nervous system whose function is to conserve energy to be used later and to regulate bodily functions like digestion and urination.
  3. The lobe responsible for processing and interpreting somatosensory input.
  4. The part of the nervous system responsible for the control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.
  5. The nerve fibers responsible for bringing sensory information from the outside world into the brain
  6. lobe The lobes that play an important role in processing affect/emotions, language, and certain aspects of visual perception
  7. The part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord
  8. The lobes that are responsible for visual perception, including color, form and motion
  9. The nerve fibers responsible for carrying signals from the brain to the peripheral nervous system in order to initiate an action.

20 Clues: The lobe responsible for processing and interpreting somatosensory input. • The part of the nervous system consisting primarily of the brain and spinal cord • A sheet of neural tissue that is outermost to the cerebrum of the mammalian brain • The lobes that are responsible for visual perception, including color, form and motion • ...

Muscles💪 2021-03-11

Muscles💪 crossword puzzle
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  1. Pectoralis
  2. Biceps
  3. Gluteus Maximus
  4. Stapedius
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  1. Cardiac Muscle
  2. Deltoid
  3. Skeletal Muscle
  4. Smooth Muscle
  5. Muscle
  6. Ligament
  7. Tissue

11 Clues: Muscle • Biceps • Tissue • Deltoid • Ligament • Stapedius • Pectoralis • Smooth Muscle • Cardiac Muscle • Skeletal Muscle • Gluteus Maximus

Psychology Puzzler 2016-02-15

Psychology Puzzler crossword puzzle
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  1. The part of the neuron made of branch-like fibers that receive impulses and then send them to the soma
  2. Portion of the ANS that takes action during stressful times by mobilizing energy
  3. Soma; nucleus-containing part of a neuron that assists the neuron with functions
  4. Gray, fatty cells that provide support, deliver impulses, produce myelin, and clean up waste products
  5. An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus
  6. Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream
  7. A portion of the PNS connecting the CNS to receptors that control skeletal muscles
  8. a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory
  9. Part of the nervous system in which nerves and neurons connect the entire body to the CNS
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  1. Structures in the forebrain connected to emotions, memory, and physiological functions
  2. The creation of new neurons
  3. Branch of peripheral nervous system controlling involuntary motor response through connections between sensory receptors and the CNS, smooth and cardiac muscle, and glands.
  4. Chemical compound that carries neural impulses from one neuron to another across synapses
  5. Gap of space between the receiving end of a neuron and the sending end of another neuron
  6. A long, tube-like structure that carries nerve impulses from one neuron to another
  7. Areas in the cerebral cortex that process information from other parts of the brain for acting, interpreting, and integrating.
  8. Two lobes of the brain above the ear on either side of the head which are involved in hearing, comprehension, memory, and emotions
  9. Fatty insulation wrapped around the axon of a nerve cell that helps neural impulses to move faster as they cross the axon
  10. The basic cell of the nervous system; sends, processes, and receives neural impulses
  11. Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated

20 Clues: The creation of new neurons • An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus • a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory • Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream • Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated • ...

Cellular Transport and Organization 2017-11-02

Cellular Transport and Organization crossword puzzle
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  1. The chemical that stores energy in cells.
  2. Respiration without Oxygen
  3. The movement of cellular materials across the membrane.
  4. A group of the same cells grouped together for survival.
  5. Describes when two solutions are of similar concentration.
  6. The process of taking substances into the cell by surrounding them with the membrane.
  7. A group of cells working together to perform a function.
  8. The simplest level of organization.
  9. System made of bones, cartilage, ligaments and joints.
  10. A product of photosynthesis
  11. The point where the distribution of particles are evenly distributed.
  12. The diffusion of water across a membrane.
  13. Used to carry ions or molecules across the membrane.
  14. Another product of anaerobic respiration-causes pain in muscles.
  15. the process of converting light energy into glucose.
  16. The random movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area low concentration.
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  1. A product of anaerobic respiration
  2. Describes the relative high concentration of a solution.
  3. The term for a solution of relatively low concentration.
  4. System made of the Heart and blood vessels.
  5. The term for water pressure that builds up in plant cells.
  6. Type of organism made up of more than one type of cell.
  7. Type of movement of materials that doesn't require any energy.
  8. The process of releasing materials out of the cell, across the membrane.
  9. Process of breaking down a sugar molecule into two Pyruvate molecules.
  10. The cell membrane is made up of this type of molecule.
  11. A collection of organs performing a major function.
  12. System made of the lungs, trachea and bronchi.
  13. The process through which cells become different types of cells.
  14. An undifferentiated cell.
  15. The type of diffusion that helps large molecules pass through the membrane.
  16. A group of similar tissues working together to perform a function.
  17. Transport that requires energy input.

33 Clues: An undifferentiated cell. • Respiration without Oxygen • A product of photosynthesis • A product of anaerobic respiration • The simplest level of organization. • Transport that requires energy input. • The chemical that stores energy in cells. • The diffusion of water across a membrane. • System made of the Heart and blood vessels. • ...

word choice crossword - lahela 2023-10-04

word choice crossword - lahela crossword puzzle
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  1. very scary
  2. very smooth
  3. very thirsty
  4. very talented
  5. very pale
  6. very pretty
  7. very messy
  8. very wise
  9. very powerful
  10. very serious
  11. very sure
  12. very sharp
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  1. very perfect
  2. very open
  3. very skinny
  4. very often
  5. very rainy
  6. very lively
  7. very mean
  8. very old
  9. very nice
  10. very willing
  11. very fast

23 Clues: very old • very open • very pale • very mean • very wise • very nice • very fast • very sure • very scary • very often • very rainy • very messy • very sharp • very smooth • very skinny • very pretty • very lively • very perfect • very thirsty • very willing • very serious • very talented • very powerful

Chapter 11 Crossword Puzzle 2020-11-08

Chapter 11 Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. sensory fibers conduct impulses associated with the sense of smell
  2. mixed sensory fibers conduct impulses associated with taste receptors of the anterior tongue
  3. lower portion of the spinal cord
  4. interact with other brain areas to facilitate voluntary movement
  5. form nerve tracts ascending to and descending from the brain
  6. inner two meningeal layers
  7. produces most of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of the central nervous system
  8. consists of myelinated fibres
  9. protect the central nervous system by containing the cerebrospinal fluid
  10. superior portion of the spinal cord
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  1. contains cell bodies, unmyelinated motor-neuron fibres, and interneurons connecting the two sides of the cord
  2. flows in and around the hollow spaces of the brain and spinal cord
  3. coordinates skeletal muscle movements and maintaining equilibrium
  4. cavities where the csf is formed
  5. Processes information coming from the sense receptors
  6. This is the stalk for the whole brain, which connects the cerebrum to the spinal cord.
  7. is made by tissue called the choroid plexus in the ventricles (hollow spaces) in the brain.
  8. sensory fibers that conduct impulses associated with the sense of vision
  9. primary motor fibers that conduct impulses to muscles that move the eye
  10. exit the spinal cord from the dorsal and ventral horns join in paired tracts to form the spinal nerves
  11. a spiderweb-like meningeal layer, interposed between the dura and pia.

21 Clues: inner two meningeal layers • consists of myelinated fibres • cavities where the csf is formed • lower portion of the spinal cord • superior portion of the spinal cord • Processes information coming from the sense receptors • form nerve tracts ascending to and descending from the brain • interact with other brain areas to facilitate voluntary movement • ...

Ch 3 Tissues (S.Read) 2022-10-05

Ch 3 Tissues (S.Read) crossword puzzle
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  1. primary tissue found lining organs, covering body, and in glands
  2. all tissues except cardiac muscle and nervous can do this if damaged
  3. involuntary muscle of all organs except the heart
  4. this primary tissue helps control homeostasis
  5. tissue looks like tree rings
  6. tissue with all 3 types of fibers
  7. simple squamous is very thin to allow this process in capillaries & lining of lungs
  8. tissue that protects from friction 2 wds
  9. tissue that can change appearance when stretched
  10. only tissue with a liquid matrix
  11. one of the functions of nervous tissue
  12. collects particles entering respiratory system
  13. voluntary muscle tissue
  14. which system is lined with simple columnar for mucous, absorption, and secretion?
  15. muscle with zigzag lines (intercalated discs) and branching cells
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  1. all epithelial tissue has this - 2 wds
  2. primary tissue with a matrix
  3. Metastatic neoplasm
  4. type of cartilage in ear, epiglottis, eustachian tube
  5. tissue that resists pressure
  6. stores fat; big cells
  7. smaller arm after removing cast results in this unusual growth
  8. cartilage with clear matrix; found in joints & fetal skeleton
  9. process making scar tissue
  10. how many different types of fibers can be seen in elastic cartilage?
  11. made from dense regular fibrous tissue
  12. tissue found in ducts (tubules)2 wds
  13. delicate framework for blood in spleen, bone marrow

28 Clues: Metastatic neoplasm • stores fat; big cells • voluntary muscle tissue • process making scar tissue • primary tissue with a matrix • tissue that resists pressure • tissue looks like tree rings • only tissue with a liquid matrix • tissue with all 3 types of fibers • tissue found in ducts (tubules)2 wds • all epithelial tissue has this - 2 wds • made from dense regular fibrous tissue • ...

Chapters 1 and 2 2024-08-27

Chapters 1 and 2 crossword puzzle
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  1. Tissue that forms new blood
  2. Tissue covering the body and lining organs
  3. Transport that requires ATP
  4. Cells of the nervous system
  5. Individual building blocks of bone tissue
  6. Detects the change in environment
  7. Secrete mucus. Found along columnar tissue
  8. Anatomy means this in Greek
  9. Parts of the neuron that collect information from other cells
  10. fills the inside of the cell to support its organelles
  11. Compares the environment to what it should be
  12. Synonym for skeletal muscle. _______ muscle
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  1. Transport that doesn't require ATP
  2. Brain of the cell
  3. Special junctions between cardiac muscle tissue that help them contract at once
  4. Maintenance of a stable internal environment
  5. surrounds the cell and lets substances in and out
  6. Part of a neuron that sends information to other cells
  7. Higher concentration of water to solutes outside of the cell
  8. Higher concentrations of water to solutes inside the cell
  9. carries out the necessary action to maintain homeostasis
  10. Individual cells of cartilaginous tissue
  11. Supporting cells of the nervous system
  12. Equal concentrations of water to solutes inside and outside of the cell
  13. Tissue that contracts
  14. The concentration of solutes outside of the cell relative to the concentration inside the cell
  15. Most abundant of the four main categories of tissue
  16. Tissue that aids in communication via neurons

28 Clues: Brain of the cell • Tissue that contracts • Tissue that forms new blood • Transport that requires ATP • Cells of the nervous system • Anatomy means this in Greek • Detects the change in environment • Transport that doesn't require ATP • Supporting cells of the nervous system • Individual cells of cartilaginous tissue • Individual building blocks of bone tissue • ...

Psychology Puzzler 2016-02-15

Psychology Puzzler crossword puzzle
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  1. The creation of new neurons
  2. Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream
  3. Chemical compound that carries neural impulses from one neuron to another across synapses
  4. Soma; nucleus-containing part of a neuron that assists the neuron with functions
  5. A long, tube-like structure that carries nerve impulses from one neuron to another
  6. Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated
  7. Two lobes of the brain above the ear on either side of the head which are involved in hearing, comprehension, memory, and emotions
  8. Portion of the ANS that takes action during stressful times by mobilizing energy
  9. Branch of peripheral nervous system controlling involuntary motor response through connections between sensory receptors and the CNS, smooth and cardiac muscle, and glands.
  10. Part of the nervous system in which nerves and neurons connect the entire body to the CNS
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  1. The part of the neuron made of branch-like fibers that receive impulses and then send them to the soma
  2. a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory
  3. Gray, fatty cells that provide support, deliver impulses, produce myelin, and clean up waste products
  4. Structures in the forebrain connected to emotions, memory, and physiological functions
  5. The basic cell of the nervous system; sends, processes, and receives neural impulses
  6. Areas in the cerebral cortex that process information from other parts of the brain for acting, interpreting, and integrating.
  7. An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus
  8. Fatty insulation wrapped around the axon of a nerve cell that helps neural impulses to move faster as they cross the axon
  9. Gap of space between the receiving end of a neuron and the sending end of another neuron
  10. A portion of the PNS connecting the CNS to receptors that control skeletal muscles

20 Clues: The creation of new neurons • An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus • a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory • Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream • Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated • ...

Psychology Puzzler 2016-02-15

Psychology Puzzler crossword puzzle
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  1. Branch of peripheral nervous system controlling involuntary motor response through connections between sensory receptors and the CNS, smooth and cardiac muscle, and glands.
  2. Gap of space between the receiving end of a neuron and the sending end of another neuron
  3. Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream
  4. The creation of new neurons
  5. A portion of the PNS connecting the CNS to receptors that control skeletal muscles
  6. Structures in the forebrain connected to emotions, memory, and physiological functions
  7. Soma; nucleus-containing part of a neuron that assists the neuron with functions
  8. Areas in the cerebral cortex that process information from other parts of the brain for acting, interpreting, and integrating.
  9. Chemical compound that carries neural impulses from one neuron to another across synapses
  10. Two lobes of the brain above the ear on either side of the head which are involved in hearing, comprehension, memory, and emotions
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  1. Portion of the ANS that takes action during stressful times by mobilizing energy
  2. An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus
  3. Gray, fatty cells that provide support, deliver impulses, produce myelin, and clean up waste products
  4. The part of the neuron made of branch-like fibers that receive impulses and then send them to the soma
  5. Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated
  6. Part of the nervous system in which nerves and neurons connect the entire body to the CNS
  7. Fatty insulation wrapped around the axon of a nerve cell that helps neural impulses to move faster as they cross the axon
  8. a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory
  9. The basic cell of the nervous system; sends, processes, and receives neural impulses
  10. A long, tube-like structure that carries nerve impulses from one neuron to another

20 Clues: The creation of new neurons • An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus • a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory • Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream • Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated • ...

Psychology Puzzler 2016-02-15

Psychology Puzzler crossword puzzle
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  1. Part of the nervous system in which nerves and neurons connect the entire body to the CNS
  2. Two lobes of the brain above the ear on either side of the head which are involved in hearing, comprehension, memory, and emotions
  3. The basic cell of the nervous system; sends, processes, and receives neural impulses
  4. a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory
  5. Gray, fatty cells that provide support, deliver impulses, produce myelin, and clean up waste products
  6. Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream
  7. Portion of the ANS that takes action during stressful times by mobilizing energy
  8. Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated
  9. Gap of space between the receiving end of a neuron and the sending end of another neuron
  10. The creation of new neurons
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  1. Chemical compound that carries neural impulses from one neuron to another across synapses
  2. Areas in the cerebral cortex that process information from other parts of the brain for acting, interpreting, and integrating.
  3. Branch of peripheral nervous system controlling involuntary motor response through connections between sensory receptors and the CNS, smooth and cardiac muscle, and glands.
  4. A long, tube-like structure that carries nerve impulses from one neuron to another
  5. Soma; nucleus-containing part of a neuron that assists the neuron with functions
  6. The part of the neuron made of branch-like fibers that receive impulses and then send them to the soma
  7. Structures in the forebrain connected to emotions, memory, and physiological functions
  8. Fatty insulation wrapped around the axon of a nerve cell that helps neural impulses to move faster as they cross the axon
  9. A portion of the PNS connecting the CNS to receptors that control skeletal muscles
  10. An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus

20 Clues: The creation of new neurons • An automatic, biologically related response to a stimulus • a chemical compound that follows pain, pleasure, and memory • Glands throughout the body that secrete hormones through the bloodstream • Part of the nervous system in which the brain and spinal cord are associated • ...

DAY 2: the immune and skeletal system + levels of organization 2015-12-01

DAY 2: the immune and skeletal system + levels of organization crossword puzzle
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  1. are proteins produced by white blood cells and form part of a specific immune response to foreign materials.
  2. contain small amounts of weekend or dead pathogens that stimulate an immune response.
  3. a living things.
  4. bone functions forms the hard layer covering the outside layer of bone and is known as the basic supportive tissue of the body.
  5. the bones of this skeleton function mainly to allow movement.
  6. is a chemical marker on a cell's surface that indicated whether the cell is from your body or is a foreign material.
  7. is a group of organs that together perform a function that helps the body meet its needs for energy and materials.
  8. a substance that an organism needs to live.
  9. is known as the major ingredient in bone.
  10. fluid that is transported by the lymphatic system.
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  1. resistance to a sickness.
  2. strong but light weight bone, this forms the inner layer of bone.
  3. is the part of the skeleton that forms the axis and provides support and protection.
  4. functions to defend the body against foreign materials.
  5. hairlike protrusions that trap materials entering your respiratory system.
  6. the ability of your body to maintain internal conditions.
  7. what is an advantage of having many bones in the spinal column?
  8. is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a particular function.
  9. disease-causing agents.
  10. what is the bodies first defense reaction against infection?
  11. hold bones together.
  12. are medicines that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
  13. is a structure that is made up of two or more types of tissue that work together to carry out a function in the body.
  14. system this system serves as an anchor for all of the body's movement,provides support, and protects soft organs inside the body.
  15. is the basic unit of life.

25 Clues: a living things. • hold bones together. • disease-causing agents. • resistance to a sickness. • is the basic unit of life. • is known as the major ingredient in bone. • a substance that an organism needs to live. • fluid that is transported by the lymphatic system. • functions to defend the body against foreign materials. • ...

Cardiovascular System 2021-05-06

Cardiovascular System crossword puzzle
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  1. This is a nonvital organ whose job is to store blood.
  2. A disease that restricts blood flow to other parts of the body due to fat build-up in the arteries.
  3. These blood cells carry hemoglobin and are formed in the bone marrow.
  4. A type of cancerous tumor that happens in the heart with an unlikely chance of survival.
  5. The most vital organ of the cardiovascular system; pumps blood to the entire body.
  6. The act or process of breathing.
  7. It is recommended that you reduce your intake of this because it may cause bloating and ultimately some heart diseases.
  8. The system that releases waste from the body.
  9. This vein has two parts: a superior (upper) part and an inferior (lower) part.
  10. These are signs that indicate a certain disease.
  11. A type of organic, healthy food that doesn't have a negative effect on your heart.
  12. It is known to damage the lungs and also the heart.
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  1. These blood cells fight bacteria and infection and are formed in the ends of the bones.
  2. A condition in which the heart beats at an irregular rhythm; also an effect of cardiomyopathy disease.
  3. These blood cells form clots of blood to prevent from bleeding out when injured.
  4. The largest artery in the body that connects to the heart and carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
  5. The most vital organ in the cardiovascular system.
  6. A condition in which one lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to body parts.
  7. Adults need a minimum of 2 hours and 30 mins of this per week.
  8. The name of the system that absorbs nutrients from food.
  9. These blood vessels distribute oxygen and nutrients to the cells and remove deoxygenated blood and waste.
  10. Adding more of this to your diet can help with reducing cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and inflammation.
  11. The system that consists of bones; it protects and supports the body.

23 Clues: The act or process of breathing. • The system that releases waste from the body. • These are signs that indicate a certain disease. • The most vital organ in the cardiovascular system. • It is known to damage the lungs and also the heart. • This is a nonvital organ whose job is to store blood. • The name of the system that absorbs nutrients from food. • ...

Chapter 6 2024-05-23

Chapter 6 crossword puzzle
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  1. the basic building blocks of heredity
  2. the expression of a particular trait in an organism
  3. descended from ancestors with dissimilar genetics
  4. twins who come from one fertiliezed egg; twins having the same heredity
  5. nerves that run up and down the length of the back and transmit most messages between the body and brain
  6. a part of the brain that covers the brains central core, responsible for sensory and motor control
  7. chemical sbstances that carry messages through the body in blood
  8. the genetic transmission of characters from parents to their offspring
  9. the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls internal biological functions
  10. descended from ancestors with similar genetics
  11. a chemical communication system using hormones, by which messages are sent through the bloodstream
  12. nerves branching beyond the spinal cord into the body
  13. an imaging technique used to see which brain areas are being activated while performing tasks
  14. the set of genes in organism
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  1. the chemicals released nu neurons which determine the rate at which other neurons fire
  2. a measuring technique used to study brain structure and activity
  3. a part of the brain locate dat the rear base of the skull
  4. the center of control of the endocrine system that secretes a large number of hormones
  5. the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movement of skeletal muscles
  6. the ap that exists between individual nerve cells
  7. the different regions into which the cerebral cortex is divided
  8. twins who come from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm
  9. a small part of the brain above the pons that arouses the brain
  10. an imaging technique used to study th ebrain to pinpoint injuries and brain deterioration
  11. a machine used to record the electrical activity of large portions of the brain
  12. the brain and spinal cord
  13. the long thin cells of nerve tissue along which messages travel to and from the brain

27 Clues: the brain and spinal cord • the set of genes in organism • the basic building blocks of heredity • descended from ancestors with similar genetics • the ap that exists between individual nerve cells • descended from ancestors with dissimilar genetics • the expression of a particular trait in an organism • nerves branching beyond the spinal cord into the body • ...

The Muscular System 2013-03-19

The Muscular System crossword puzzle
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  1. muscle / Skeletal muscle cells appear banded, or striated
  2. Muscles / Muscles that are not under your conscious control
  3. / a strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
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  1. muscles / involuntary muscles
  2. Muscles / attached to the bones of your skeletal and providd the force that moves your bones
  3. muscle / found only in the heart
  4. Muscles /Muscles that are under your conscious control

7 Clues: muscles / involuntary muscles • muscle / found only in the heart • Muscles /Muscles that are under your conscious control • muscle / Skeletal muscle cells appear banded, or striated • / a strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone • Muscles / Muscles that are not under your conscious control • ...

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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  1. the endocrine system is made up of glands that produce and ______ hormones.
  2. if a stimulus reaches a ______, then an action potential will occur
  3. this is the part of the neuron that carries information through the length of the neuron
  4. the process of getting rid of neurotransmitters by the presynaptic neuron absorbing them
  5. this division of the peripheral nervous system controls involuntary movements
  6. also known as the cell body
  7. this is the division of the autonomic nervous system that controls the arousal of the body's functions (such as dilating pupils) when in a stressful or distressing situation.
  8. this is where vesicles carrying neurotransmitters cross from axon terminal to dentrite.
  9. this kind of neurotransmitter decreases the likelihood or an action potential through hyperpolarization
  10. this kind of neruon is also known as afferent and carrys information from the sensory receptors.
  11. this is the neuron's control center
  12. this coating of the axon helps to speed neural impules
  13. this is a chemical/drug that stops or slows down reapsorbtion of a chemical.
  14. this kind of neuron regulates connections made in the central nervous system.
  15. this medicine blocks the reuptake of seratonin
  16. neurotransmitters and hormones are both ____ to the body.
  17. this kind of psycology studies the links between biology and behavior.
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  1. if a neuron has a negatively charged inside and a positively charged outside, it is said to be ______
  2. an electrical signal that passes through neurons.
  3. this kind of neruon, also known as efferent, carrys information to muscles and organs, telling them to move
  4. carry neurotransmitters through the synaptic gap.
  5. this is the division of the autonomic nervous system that controls the calming of the body's functions (such as lowering heart rate) after a being in a distressing situation.
  6. A major gland in the endocrine system that is located in the brain
  7. this part of the nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord
  8. this kind of neurotransmitter increases the likelihood of an action potential
  9. this gland in the endocrine system regulates the body's metabolism and is located in the neck.
  10. this type of cell supports nerve cells and participates in thinking, learning new things, and memory.
  11. this is a chemical/drug that speeds up removal or blocks receptors of a certain chemical, they bind to receptors in the brain.
  12. these parts of the neuron receive messages from other neurons
  13. this division of the peripheral nervous system controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles
  14. when a neuron is polarized, it is said to have _____.

31 Clues: also known as the cell body • this is the neuron's control center • this medicine blocks the reuptake of seratonin • an electrical signal that passes through neurons. • carry neurotransmitters through the synaptic gap. • when a neuron is polarized, it is said to have _____. • this coating of the axon helps to speed neural impules • ...

Memorizing Vocabulary 2023-03-24

Memorizing Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. very pale
  2. Very thin
  3. Very necessary
  4. Very special
  5. Very skinny
  6. Very shy
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  1. Very Lovely
  2. Very weak
  3. Very risky
  4. Very perfect
  5. Very wicked
  6. Very rainy
  7. Very scared

13 Clues: Very shy • Very weak • very pale • Very thin • Very risky • Very rainy • Very Lovely • Very wicked • Very scared • Very skinny • Very perfect • Very special • Very necessary

"Plural" Spelling words 2020-11-18

"Plural" Spelling words crossword puzzle
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  1. I need to ______ on my task
  2. There are many ________ happening in the world
  3. There was an ________ glow around the room
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  1. The reading _______ was to get everything done
  2. The ________ is part of your skeletal system

5 Clues: I need to ______ on my task • There was an ________ glow around the room • The ________ is part of your skeletal system • The reading _______ was to get everything done • There are many ________ happening in the world

Body Systems 2021-06-16

Body Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. Outer covering of a cell that provides strength and support; found only in plant cells.
  2. Organelle that stores water and other substances required by the cell.
  3. Tiny blood vessel that connects arteries to veins
  4. Wave-like muscle contractions along the digestive system.
  5. The basic unit of life.
  6. The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
  7. _____digestion is the physical breakdown of food into small particles.
  8. Blood vessels that carry blood from the body back to the heart.
  9. Organelle that converts sunlight into food
  10. ______system provides a mobile support frame for the body; protects soft tissue organs.
  11. ______system removes chemicals and gaseous wastes from the body.
  12. A layer of material that serves as a barrier to certain particles.
  13. Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.
  14. A structure or behaviour that increases the organisms chance of survival or reproduction.
  15. An abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism.
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  1. ______ system coordinates and controls all organs and organ systems; detects, processes, and responds to stimulii.
  2. Organelles that convert energy the cell receives into a form that it can use.
  3. Tiny air-filled sacs at the end of the bronchial tubes in your lungs, where gas exchange takes place (oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is excreted).
  4. Group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function.
  5. ______ system supplies blood with oxygen from the outside air and removes carbon dioxide from you blood.
  6. ______ system transports blood reaching every cell in the body
  7. Thin structure that encloses all the contents of plant and animal cells
  8. Blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
  9. Group of similar cells working together to perform a specific function.
  10. Organelle that directs all the activities in a cell. Contains all of the cell's DNA.
  11. ______ digestion is the breakdown of large food particles to smaller food particles by enzymes and chemical processes.
  12. Contents of the cell inside the cell membrane excluding the nucleus
  13. _____ system breaks down food into smaller parts for absorption into the body.

28 Clues: The basic unit of life. • Organelle that converts sunlight into food • Tiny blood vessel that connects arteries to veins • An abnormal condition affecting the body of an organism. • Wave-like muscle contractions along the digestive system. • Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane. • ______ system transports blood reaching every cell in the body • ...

Terminology Crossword Puzzle 2022-09-09

Terminology Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. Body plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions
  2. Located between your shoulder and elbow
  3. The heel of the foot
  4. The cranial and spinal cavities are the only two __ body cavities.
  5. Which system includes all of the glands?
  6. the posterior portion of your leg
  7. which body cavity is found medial to the orbital cavity
  8. structures found closer to the midline of the body
  9. which directional term describes where your wrist is found in relation to elbow?
  10. the foot is known as the ____ region
  11. The thumb region
  12. located between the popliteal and tarsal regions
  13. the neck region
  14. the superior portion of your trunk, shoulder
  15. The wrist is known as the _____ region
  16. Name the dorsal body cavity that encloses the brain
  17. The forearm region
  18. structure that are found closer to the surface of the body are said to be
  19. the posterior portion of our knee is known as the _____ region
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  1. Your lower back
  2. Which organ system is responsible for producing blood cells?
  3. Organ system that contains our brain and spinal cord
  4. the anterior, superior portion of your head
  5. Body cavity that surrounds the heart
  6. Which body cavity is found inferior to the abdominal cavity?
  7. Body region found inferior to the lumbar region
  8. Which body cavity encloses the lungs?
  9. the chin region
  10. Your head is referred to as the __ region
  11. The study of the STRUCTURE of living things
  12. which organ system includes the heart, arteries, veins and blood
  13. The study of the FUNCTION of living things
  14. The organ system that breaks down food and is known as the alimentary canal
  15. Name the posterior, inferior, lateral portion of your trunk. You are probably sitting on it right now!
  16. The sole of the foot
  17. The armpit region
  18. Your elbow is referred to as the __ region
  19. which plane divides us into equal right and left halves?
  20. The big toe region
  21. The kneecap region
  22. Cavity located superior to the diaphragm, includes pleural, mediastinum and pericardial
  23. anterior portion of our elbow is known as the _____ region.

42 Clues: Your lower back • the chin region • the neck region • The thumb region • The armpit region • The big toe region • The kneecap region • The forearm region • The heel of the foot • The sole of the foot • the posterior portion of your leg • Body cavity that surrounds the heart • the foot is known as the ____ region • Which body cavity encloses the lungs? • ...

Overview of a Neuron 2017-02-13

Overview of a Neuron crossword puzzle
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  1. also known as soma, location of nucleus
  2. the electrical impulse that is propagated down the axon leading to the release of neurotransmitter
  3. located in the medial temporal lobe; functions in memory storage and retrieval
  4. nerveous tissue other than the brain and spinal cord
  5. cells which send and receive electric impulses and communicate through neurotransmitters
  6. voluntary nervous system associated with skeletal muscle
  7. the region in the frontal lobe which allows for speech
  8. part of the brainstem housing nuclei dealing with sleep, swallowing, and facial expression
  9. long arms coming off of the soma which receive synaptic signals
  10. siblings formed at the same time that do not originate from the same ovum
  11. genetic material which codes for a protein transcript
  12. long neuronal projection along which the
  13. Functions as the link between the nervous system to the endocrine system; responsible for certain metabolic processes
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  1. located in the hindbrain and plays a role in motor control and possibly some cognitive functions
  2. rearmost region of the brain
  3. frontmost brain region
  4. the system which deals with the regulation and release of hormones
  5. "automatic" involuntary nervous system-unconcious control
  6. chemical messengers which can initiate an exititory or an inhibitory response in the postsynaptic cell
  7. nerve tissues that consist of the brain and spinal cord
  8. the network of neurons that communicate throughout the body
  9. located in the hindbrain and has a function in autonomic functions such as breathing and heart rate
  10. located between the cortex and midbrain, functions in the regulation of consciousness and sleep
  11. the ability to change and adapt synaptic connections based on use
  12. upper middle region of the brain
  13. chemical messengers that are created in the endocrine glands
  14. brain region located near the temples
  15. siblings with the same genome that originate from the same ovum
  16. plays a role in memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions
  17. the gap in between the axon of one neuron and the dendrite of the next

30 Clues: frontmost brain region • rearmost region of the brain • upper middle region of the brain • brain region located near the temples • also known as soma, location of nucleus • long neuronal projection along which the • nerveous tissue other than the brain and spinal cord • genetic material which codes for a protein transcript • ...

The Brain 2021-11-14

The Brain crossword puzzle
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  1. the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movement of skeletal muscles
  2. the chemicals released by neurons, which determine the rate at which other neurons fire
  3. sensory neurons that relay messages from the sense organs to the brain
  4. consists of the brain and spinal cord
  5. the long thin cells that constitute the structural and functional unit of nerve tissue; messages travel to and from the brain here
  6. a network of nerves branching out from the spinal cord that conduct information from the bodily organs to the central nervous system and take information back to the organs
  7. the portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved with organization, planning, and creative thinking
  8. the portion of the peripheral nervous system that controls internal biological functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure
  9. the gray mass surrounding the subcortex, which is the information processing center that controls the higher brain functions
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  1. where the visual signals are processed
  2. part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for dealing with emergencies or strenuous activity
  3. a band of fibers that connects the cerebral hemispheres
  4. part of the autonomic nervous system that works to conserve energy and to enhance the body’s ability to recover from strenuous activity
  5. the gap that exists between the axon terminals of the sending neuron and the dendrites of the receiving neuron
  6. concerned with hearing, memory, emotion, and speaking
  7. motor neurons that send signals from the brain to the glands and muscles
  8. the capacity of the brain to change and adapt
  9. involved in the basic processes of life such as sleeping, waking, coordinating body movements, and regulating vital reflexes; the posterior portion of the brain including the cerebellum and brainstem
  10. concerned with receiving sensory input from all over the body (for touch and body position)
  11. the largest part of the brain that covers the brain’s central core, consisting of left and right hemispheres, which are connected by a wide band of fibers, the corpus callosum

20 Clues: consists of the brain and spinal cord • where the visual signals are processed • the capacity of the brain to change and adapt • concerned with hearing, memory, emotion, and speaking • a band of fibers that connects the cerebral hemispheres • sensory neurons that relay messages from the sense organs to the brain • ...

ThE BrAiN 2021-11-08

ThE BrAiN crossword puzzle
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  1. one of the four main subdivisions of each cerebral hemisphere. It occupies the upper central area of each hemisphere.
  2. a large tract of nerve fibers running across the longitudinal fissure of the brain and connecting the cerebral hemispheres
  3. a neuron whose axon carries impulses away from the CNS toward an effector.
  4. the most posterior (rearward) subdivision of each cerebral hemisphere, roughly shaped like a pyramid
  5. the system controlling rest, repair, enjoyment, eating, sleeping, sexual activity, and social dominance, among other function
  6. neural signals are transmitted from one neuron to another
  7. any of a large number of chemicals released by neurons to mediate transmission of nerve signals across the junctions (synapses) between neurons.
  8. the posterior of three bulges that appear in the embryonic brain as it develops from the neural tube.
  9. the layer of gray matter that covers the outside of the cerebral hemispheres in the brain
  10. flexibility and adaptability
  11. its ability to act as an integrated whole in affecting a large number of smooth muscle systems simultaneously,
  12. the portion of the nervous system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord.
  13. one of the four main subdivisions of each cerebral hemisphere in the brain, lying immediately below the lateral sulcus on the outer surface of each hemisphere.
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  1. the portion of the nervous system innervates smooth muscle and glands, including the circulatory, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive organs.
  2. one of the four main lobes of each cerebral hemisphere of the brain, lying in front of the central sulcus.
  3. the part of the nervous system comprising the sensory and motor neurons that innervate the sense organs and the skeletal muscles,
  4. the entire complex of neurons, axons, and supporting tissue that constitute the brain and spinal cord.
  5. neuron that conducts impulses from a sense organ to the brain or spinal cord.
  6. basic cellular unit of nervous system.
  7. the part of the brain that develops from the anterior section of the neural tube in the embryo, containing the cerebrum and the diencephalon.

20 Clues: flexibility and adaptability • basic cellular unit of nervous system. • neural signals are transmitted from one neuron to another • a neuron whose axon carries impulses away from the CNS toward an effector. • neuron that conducts impulses from a sense organ to the brain or spinal cord. • ...