skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Organ Systems in the human body - Sara and Camilla 2018-10-02

Organ Systems in the human body - Sara and Camilla crossword puzzle
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  1. Consists of the heart and vessels that carry blood through our body
  2. Takes in our food and gives our blood the nutrients
  3. Centred on the lungs and provides us with oxygen
  4. Hormones are released from the glands of this system and conduct our growth and energy production
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  1. Different organs for the male and female, used to create offspring
  2. Extends across joints and enable us to move
  3. Network of vessels that collect fluids from tissues and return it to the blood; protects us from infections
  4. Collects the waste products and expels it from the body
  5. Our body's main controls system, in a network of extends throughout our whole body
  6. The frame of our body

10 Clues: The frame of our body • Extends across joints and enable us to move • Centred on the lungs and provides us with oxygen • Takes in our food and gives our blood the nutrients • Collects the waste products and expels it from the body • Different organs for the male and female, used to create offspring • ...

Different Cell types in the body 2019-02-26

Different Cell types in the body crossword puzzle
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  1. results from the development of abnormal properties in normal cells that enable them to divide uncontrollably and spread to other locations.
  2. The number of major types of cells in the blood.
  3. are immune system cells that destroy pathogens and provide immunity.
  4. the basic unit of the nervous system.
  5. are unique cells of the body in that they are unspecialized and have the ability to develop into specialized cells for specific organs or to develop into tissues
  6. also called adipocytes, are the major cell component of adipose tissue.
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  1. help to clot blood.
  2. determine blood type.
  3. in the human body number in the trillions and come in all shapes and sizes.
  4. Skeletal muscle tissue attaches to ? enabling voluntary movement.

10 Clues: help to clot blood. • determine blood type. • the basic unit of the nervous system. • The number of major types of cells in the blood. • Skeletal muscle tissue attaches to ? enabling voluntary movement. • are immune system cells that destroy pathogens and provide immunity. • also called adipocytes, are the major cell component of adipose tissue. • ...

Nursing Puzzle 2021-10-12

Nursing Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. sembelit
  2. bersin
  3. batuk
  4. muntah
  5. resep
  6. berkaitan dengan kerangka
  7. berkaitan dengan syaraf
  8. berkaitan dengan perncernaan
  9. lesu
  10. demam
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  1. sakit punggung
  2. racun
  3. jantung
  4. obat
  5. kanker
  6. berkaitan dengan otot
  7. memeriksa
  8. berkaitan dengan pernafasan
  9. keluhan
  10. pusing
  11. gejala
  12. ginjal

22 Clues: obat • lesu • racun • batuk • resep • demam • bersin • kanker • muntah • pusing • gejala • ginjal • jantung • keluhan • sembelit • memeriksa • sakit punggung • berkaitan dengan otot • berkaitan dengan syaraf • berkaitan dengan kerangka • berkaitan dengan pernafasan • berkaitan dengan perncernaan

vocabulary 5 2021-12-07

vocabulary 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. A muscle that works automatically in your body, such as those involved in digestion.
  2. Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
  3. The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood.
  4. A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement.
  5. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
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  1. Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints.
  2. The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.
  3. A muscle that is found only in the heart.
  4. A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
  5. A flap of tissue that seals off the trachea and prevents food from entering.

10 Clues: A muscle that is found only in the heart. • A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement. • Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. • Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints. • The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood. • ...

Cells Cross Word Puzzle 2024-02-28

Cells Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. synthesizing proteins by translating the genetic code transcribed in mRNA into an amino acid sequence.
  2. provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell
  3. recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism
  4. body prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
  5. organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
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  1. generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
  2. produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes
  3. the digestive system of the cell
  4. membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
  5. serves both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell's control center

10 Clues: the digestive system of the cell • produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes • organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system • recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism • provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell • ...

Skeletal Systems 2023-05-17

Skeletal Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
  2. arthritis causing excessive uric acid crystals in the joint
  3. degenerative disorder causing abnormal spine structure
  4. blood in a joint
  5. lumbar pain
  6. abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine
  7. congenital defect that happens early in pregnancy where the spinal canal fails to close
  8. inflammation of a bursa
  9. arthritis that results from deposits of calcium pyrophosphate crystals
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  1. outward curvature of the thoracic spine
  2. inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum
  3. arthritis associated with aging "wear and tear"
  4. abnormal softening of cartilage
  5. inflammation of the synovial lining of a joint
  6. partial displacement of a bone from a joint
  7. pain of a joint

16 Clues: lumbar pain • pain of a joint • blood in a joint • inflammation of a bursa • abnormal softening of cartilage • outward curvature of the thoracic spine • abnormal lateral curvature of the spine • partial displacement of a bone from a joint • inflammation of the synovial lining of a joint • arthritis associated with aging "wear and tear" • ...

Skeletal Sytstem 2016-11-28

Skeletal Sytstem crossword puzzle
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  1. more flexible than bone
  2. 206
  3. supports and protects the head, neck and trunk
  4. can be controlled by thinking about them
  5. collagen and minerals
  6. hips and shoulders
  7. attaches to the skeleton
  8. ankle
  9. elbow
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  1. spongy bone and compact bone
  2. has limbs attached to it
  3. all creatures with a vertebral column
  4. all bones in the body
  5. we can move our muscles because of these
  6. appear only in the backbone
  7. holds the bone in the joint

16 Clues: 206 • ankle • elbow • hips and shoulders • all bones in the body • collagen and minerals • more flexible than bone • has limbs attached to it • attaches to the skeleton • appear only in the backbone • holds the bone in the joint • spongy bone and compact bone • all creatures with a vertebral column • can be controlled by thinking about them • we can move our muscles because of these • ...

Module 5 - The Nervous System and the Endocrine System 2020-11-18

Module 5 - The Nervous System and the Endocrine System crossword puzzle
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  1. ______ nervous system; The brain and the spinal cord.
  2. A chemical messenger produced by the endocrine glands and circulated in the blood.
  3. _____ nervous system; The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and muscles of the internal organs.
  4. _____; Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord responsible for processing information.
  5. A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system.
  6. _____ nervous system; The sensory and motor nerves that connect the brain and the spinal cord to the rest of the body.
  7. A chemical messenger that travels across the synapse from one neuron to the next
  8. _______ system; One of the body’s two communication systems. A set of glands that produce hormones, chemical messengers that circulate in the blood.
  9. ______ effect; A neurotransmitter effect that makes it less likely that a receiving neuron will generate an action potential, or fire.
  10. _____ gland; The endocrine system’s master gland. In conjunction with an adjacent brain area, controls the other endocrine glands.
  11. The branching extensions of a neuron that receive information and conduct impulses toward the cell body (soma).
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  1. _____ potential; A neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron.
  2. ________ principle; The principle stating that if a neuron fires, then it always fires at the same intensity.
  3. _________ effect; A neurotransmitter effect that makes it more likely that the receiving neuron will generate an action potential, or fire.
  4. The tiny, fluid-filled gap between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another.
  5. axon ____; The end point of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are stored.
  6. _____ division; The part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body.
  7. The extension of a neuron through which neural impulses are sent.
  8. ____ potential; The state of a neuron when it is at rest and capable of generating an action potential.
  9. ________ nerves; Nerves that carry information from the sense receptors to the spinal cord and brain.
  10. _____ cells; Specialized cells in every sensory system of the body that can turn other kinds of energy into action potentials (neural impulses) that the brain can process.
  11. _____ nervous system; The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body’s skeletal muscles.
  12. A drug that boosts the effect of a neurotransmitter.
  13. _____ division; The part of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body to deal with perceived threats.
  14. A drug that blocks the effect of a neurotransmitter.

25 Clues: A drug that boosts the effect of a neurotransmitter. • A drug that blocks the effect of a neurotransmitter. • ______ nervous system; The brain and the spinal cord. • A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system. • The extension of a neuron through which neural impulses are sent. • ...

Module 5 - The Nervous System and the Endocrine System 2020-11-18

Module 5 - The Nervous System and the Endocrine System crossword puzzle
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  1. _____ nervous system; The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and muscles of the internal organs.
  2. ________ nerves; Nerves that carry information from the sense receptors to the spinal cord and brain.
  3. A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system.
  4. A drug that blocks the effect of a neurotransmitter.
  5. A drug that boosts the effect of a neurotransmitter.
  6. _____ cells; Specialized cells in every sensory system of the body that can turn other kinds of energy into action potentials (neural impulses) that the brain can process.
  7. axon ____; The end point of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are stored.
  8. _____ division; The part of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body to deal with perceived threats.
  9. _____ nervous system; The sensory and motor nerves that connect the brain and the spinal cord to the rest of the body.
  10. The branching extensions of a neuron that receive information and conduct impulses toward the cell body (soma).
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  1. A chemical messenger that travels across the synapse from one neuron to the next
  2. The extension of a neuron through which neural impulses are sent.
  3. _________ effect; A neurotransmitter effect that makes it more likely that the receiving neuron will generate an action potential, or fire.
  4. _______ system; One of the body’s two communication systems. A set of glands that produce hormones, chemical messengers that circulate in the blood.
  5. _____ gland; The endocrine system’s master gland. In conjunction with an adjacent brain area, controls the other endocrine glands.
  6. The tiny, fluid-filled gap between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another.
  7. ______ nervous system; The brain and the spinal cord.
  8. ________ principle; The principle stating that if a neuron fires, then it always fires at the same intensity.
  9. _____ nervous system; The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body’s skeletal muscles.
  10. _____ potential; A neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron.
  11. _____ division; The part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body.
  12. ____ potential; The state of a neuron when it is at rest and capable of generating an action potential.
  13. _____; Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord responsible for processing information.
  14. A chemical messenger produced by the endocrine glands and circulated in the blood.
  15. ______ effect; A neurotransmitter effect that makes it less likely that a receiving neuron will generate an action potential, or fire.

25 Clues: A drug that blocks the effect of a neurotransmitter. • A drug that boosts the effect of a neurotransmitter. • ______ nervous system; The brain and the spinal cord. • A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system. • The extension of a neuron through which neural impulses are sent. • ...

Muscles 2020-02-21

Muscles crossword puzzle
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  1. thigh muscles in between the hip and the knee
  2. a muscle that contracts without conscious control and found in walls of internal organs
  3. the smallest skeletal muscle in the human body
  4. the muscles found in the heart.
  5. the largest tendon in the human body
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  1. these muscles connect skeletal muscles to bones
  2. the largest muscle in the body
  3. these muscles are attached to the bone
  4. it contains the smallest muscles in the body

9 Clues: the largest muscle in the body • the muscles found in the heart. • the largest tendon in the human body • these muscles are attached to the bone • it contains the smallest muscles in the body • thigh muscles in between the hip and the knee • the smallest skeletal muscle in the human body • these muscles connect skeletal muscles to bones • ...

Grogan Psych 1 Neurons and the Nervous System 2012-09-13

Grogan Psych 1 Neurons and the Nervous System crossword puzzle
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  1. Nerves that carry information from the sense receptors to the Central Nervous System (CNS)
  2. Endpoint of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are stored
  3. Bushy branching extensions of a neuron that receive messages and conduct impulses toward the cell body
  4. Tiny, fluid filled gap between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another
  5. Division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles
  6. Cell body of a neuron, which contains the nucleus and other parts that keep the cell healthy.
  7. State of a neuron when it is at rest and capable of generating an action potential
  8. "recharging phase" when a neuron, after firing, cannot generate another action potential
  9. A chemical messenger that travels across the synapse from one neuron to the next and influences whether a neuron will generate an action potential
  10. type of neurotransmitter that mimics another neurotransmitter
  11. type of neurotransmitter that makes it less likely that the next neuron will fire
  12. Nerves that carry information to the muscles and glands from the CNS
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  1. Division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles
  2. sensory and motor nerves that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
  3. States that if a neuron fires, it always fires at the same intensity; all action potentials are the same strength
  4. Brain and Spinal Cord
  5. A neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron
  6. type of neurotransmitter that blocks another neurotransmitter
  7. A nerve cell; basic building block of nervous system
  8. type of neurotransmitter that makes it more likely that the next neuron will fire

20 Clues: Brain and Spinal Cord • A nerve cell; basic building block of nervous system • Endpoint of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are stored • type of neurotransmitter that blocks another neurotransmitter • type of neurotransmitter that mimics another neurotransmitter • Nerves that carry information to the muscles and glands from the CNS • ...

Tissue class 7 2021-07-06

Tissue class 7 crossword puzzle
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  1. animal tissue which store fat
  2. a simple permanent tissue in plants which help to store nutrient,water and waste products
  3. multinucleated voluntary muscle cell with striations
  4. plant tissue capable of cell division
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  1. a group of cells with similar structure,origins and function
  2. tissue responsible for increase in the girth of plant stem
  3. connective tissue which connect bone to bone
  4. modified parenchyma cell which contain chlorophyll
  5. a complex permanent tissue in plants which help to conduct food
  6. basic unit of nervous system

10 Clues: basic unit of nervous system • animal tissue which store fat • plant tissue capable of cell division • connective tissue which connect bone to bone • modified parenchyma cell which contain chlorophyll • multinucleated voluntary muscle cell with striations • tissue responsible for increase in the girth of plant stem • ...

Muscular system 2023-04-26

Muscular system crossword puzzle
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  1. type of muscle that connects bone to bone
  2. type of muscle we can control and manipulate
  3. name of the muscle connected to the bone
  4. important muscle located in arms
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  1. how many types of muscles do we have?
  2. system that enables human body to move
  3. type of muscles we cant control
  4. name of the muscle found in the heart
  5. type of muscle that connects a muscle to a bone
  6. name of the muscle that is found in the intestines

10 Clues: type of muscles we cant control • important muscle located in arms • how many types of muscles do we have? • name of the muscle found in the heart • system that enables human body to move • name of the muscle connected to the bone • type of muscle that connects bone to bone • type of muscle we can control and manipulate • type of muscle that connects a muscle to a bone • ...

Dog Diseases 1 2018-05-14

Dog Diseases 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. A disease of the eyes, more common in older dogs
  2. A disease of the skeletal system, affecting a joint in the hind leg
  3. A parasitic disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes
  4. A condition that is common in large breed dogs, requires immediate veterinary attention
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  1. Inflammation and irritation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction to a common parasite
  2. A zoonotic disease of the skin caused by a type of mite
  3. This ligament can become ruptured and usually requires surgical repair
  4. A disease that can be caused by a combination of viruses and bacteria. Vaccination available
  5. A condition caused by poor dental hygiene
  6. A disease of the GI/Endocrine system, commonly caused by a high fat diet

10 Clues: A condition caused by poor dental hygiene • A disease of the eyes, more common in older dogs • A parasitic disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes • A zoonotic disease of the skin caused by a type of mite • A disease of the skeletal system, affecting a joint in the hind leg • This ligament can become ruptured and usually requires surgical repair • ...

crossword body systems 2023-05-31

crossword body systems crossword puzzle
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  1. Wastes from the cells are eliminated by what system
  2. absorbs water and nutrients from the food you eat
  3. carries oxygen, water, and nutrients to cells throughout your body
  4. is made up of the brain and spinal cord.
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  1. It consists of the heart, which is a muscular pumping device, and a closed system of vessels called arteries, veins, and capillaries.
  2. is your body's central framework.
  3. The tissues, glands, and organs involved in producing offspring (children)
  4. The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases.
  5. to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product.
  6. composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers.

10 Clues: is your body's central framework. • is made up of the brain and spinal cord. • absorbs water and nutrients from the food you eat • Wastes from the cells are eliminated by what system • composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers. • to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product. • carries oxygen, water, and nutrients to cells throughout your body • ...

vocabulary 5 2021-12-07

vocabulary 5 crossword puzzle
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  1. A muscle that works automatically in your body, such as those involved in digestion.
  2. Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
  3. The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood.
  4. A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement.
  5. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
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  1. Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints.
  2. The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.
  3. A muscle that is found only in the heart.
  4. A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
  5. A flap of tissue that seals off the trachea and prevents food from entering.

10 Clues: A muscle that is found only in the heart. • A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement. • Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. • Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints. • The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood. • ...

Vocabulary project #5 2021-12-07

Vocabulary project #5 crossword puzzle
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  1. A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement
  2. The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood
  3. the process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules
  4. A muscle that works automatically in your body, such as those involved in digestion
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  1. Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system
  2. A flap of tissue that seals off the trachea and prevents food from entering
  3. A muscle that is found only in the heart
  4. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
  5. A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
  6. Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints

10 Clues: A muscle that is found only in the heart • A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement • Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone • A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach • Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints • The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood • ...

vocab 2021-12-08

vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
  2. A flap of tissue that seals off the trachea and prevents food from entering.
  3. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
  4. A muscle that works automatically in your body, such as those involved in digestion.
  5. A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement.
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  1. A muscle that is found only in the heart.
  2. The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood.
  3. Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints
  4. A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
  5. The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.

10 Clues: A muscle that is found only in the heart. • A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement. • Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. • Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints • The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood. • ...

Cells Cross Word Puzzle 2024-02-28

Cells Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. synthesizing proteins by translating the genetic code transcribed in mRNA into an amino acid sequence.
  2. provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell
  3. recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism
  4. body prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
  5. organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
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  1. generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
  2. produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes
  3. the digestive system of the cell
  4. membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
  5. serves both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell's control center

10 Clues: the digestive system of the cell • produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes • organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system • recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism • provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell • ...

Body Systems Crossword 2024-04-07

Body Systems Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. made up of more than 200 bones and contains joints and ligaments
  2. contains your skin, nails, and hair that wrap and protect your body
  3. Contains of the heart, blood vessels, transports oxygen,and provides blood flow
  4. a messenger system containing glands organs to produce hormones to travel to different parts of the body
  5. living things (creatures, animals, humans)
  6. Made of different types of muscles that enable you to move/protect your body
  7. makes up all living organisms and tissues of the body
  8. a type of vascular tissue that carries water/dissolves nutrients from roots to stem and leaves
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  1. Removes carbon dioxide and water vapor from body
  2. protects and helps fight for your cells against diseases and infections
  3. Process foods you eat and releases the energy from it
  4. A complex network with groups of organs and tissues
  5. Gathers, processes, and sends messages/information

13 Clues: living things (creatures, animals, humans) • Removes carbon dioxide and water vapor from body • Gathers, processes, and sends messages/information • A complex network with groups of organs and tissues • Process foods you eat and releases the energy from it • makes up all living organisms and tissues of the body • ...

human body 2020-07-07

human body crossword puzzle
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  1. organ system that helps us to breathe
  2. helps in food digestion
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  1. framework of bones
  2. brain is the part
  3. removal of body waste

5 Clues: brain is the part • framework of bones • removal of body waste • helps in food digestion • organ system that helps us to breathe

Nervous System Vocabulary 2022-09-27

Nervous System Vocabulary crossword puzzle
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  1. the type of reflex that involves internal organs
  2. Acronym for system in charge of receiving information and giving response directions
  3. electrical charge sends these chemicals from one neuron to another through the synapse
  4. senses the stimulus
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  1. After receiving information from the sensory neuron it sends directions for the body to respond reflexively
  2. the body part responsible for producing reaction
  3. sends signals to body part to react
  4. external cause for a response
  5. the type of reflex that involves skeletal muscles
  6. collects information from the receptor

10 Clues: senses the stimulus • external cause for a response • sends signals to body part to react • collects information from the receptor • the body part responsible for producing reaction • the type of reflex that involves internal organs • the type of reflex that involves skeletal muscles • Acronym for system in charge of receiving information and giving response directions • ...

Osteoblast- Mathew Lyon 2019-08-05

Osteoblast- Mathew Lyon crossword puzzle
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  1. Osteoblasts joined together form a ____ of cells.
  2. The combination of bone cells make up which system throughout the body?
  3. Cells that are responsible for resorption of living bone?
  4. As you age production of osteoblasts______.
  5. Bones are formed by how many primary cell types?
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  1. Osteoblasts synthesize calcium, minerals and ____ to from new bones.
  2. Osteoblasts are cells with a ____ nucleus.
  3. Once osteoblasts mature, they become_____.
  4. Osteoblasts are formed from which type of cell?
  5. What is the name for the protein mixture osteoblasts make?

10 Clues: Osteoblasts are cells with a ____ nucleus. • Once osteoblasts mature, they become_____. • As you age production of osteoblasts______. • Osteoblasts are formed from which type of cell? • Bones are formed by how many primary cell types? • Osteoblasts joined together form a ____ of cells. • Cells that are responsible for resorption of living bone? • ...

MUSCULOSKELETAL 2023-10-30

MUSCULOSKELETAL crossword puzzle
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  1. Dense tissue found in the ear, nose, etc.
  2. Hard and dense tissue that is composed of minerals and collagen.
  3. Attached to help the skeleton move.
  4. Condition due to loss of bone tissue, making bones brittle and weak.
  5. System made up of bones and muscles.
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  1. muscle Makes up the heart.
  2. Connect bone to muscle.
  3. muscle Attached to bones, aids with voluntary movement of body parts.
  4. muscle Inner lining for many organs such as the digestive tract.
  5. Tough elastic tissue, it connects bones together at the joint.

10 Clues: Connect bone to muscle. • muscle Makes up the heart. • Attached to help the skeleton move. • System made up of bones and muscles. • Dense tissue found in the ear, nose, etc. • Tough elastic tissue, it connects bones together at the joint. • Hard and dense tissue that is composed of minerals and collagen. • ...

Organ Systems 2023-09-14

Organ Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. supports and protects vital organs; allows movement in the body
  2. Provides the environment for embryonic development in females
  3. Breaks down and absorbs nutrients
  4. Helps circulate blood and move food through the digestive system
  5. Brings in oxygen for cells and expels carbon dioxide and water vapor
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  1. Produces hormones for target tissues; helps maintain homeostasis
  2. Regulates body temperature; and collects fluid lost from blood vessels
  3. Filters blood and eliminates waste
  4. protects you against diseases
  5. regulates body's response to changes in internal or external environment

10 Clues: protects you against diseases • Breaks down and absorbs nutrients • Filters blood and eliminates waste • Provides the environment for embryonic development in females • supports and protects vital organs; allows movement in the body • Produces hormones for target tissues; helps maintain homeostasis • Helps circulate blood and move food through the digestive system • ...

Cells 2023-10-18

Cells crossword puzzle
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  1. The structureth yond acts as the janit'rial staff of the cellular structureth
  2. system of wat'r st'rage inside of the cellular structureth
  3. structureth acting as the electrical outlet of cellular structureth 'r unicellular 'rganism
  4. Similar to the skeletal structureth in the human corse
  5. cometh from the nucleolus
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  1. keeps 'rganelles in lodging
  2. Structureth yond collects ribosomes
  3. The 'rganelles responsible f'r taking in travelling lamp and making plants green
  4. Similar to the foundation of a building 'r oth'r structureth
  5. the structureth yond st'res deoxyribonucleic acid

10 Clues: cometh from the nucleolus • keeps 'rganelles in lodging • Structureth yond collects ribosomes • the structureth yond st'res deoxyribonucleic acid • Similar to the skeletal structureth in the human corse • system of wat'r st'rage inside of the cellular structureth • Similar to the foundation of a building 'r oth'r structureth • ...

The Muscular System 2024-09-23

The Muscular System crossword puzzle
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  1. tough tissue that connects muscle and bone
  2. type of muscle that is involuntary and can be found in the digestive system
  3. type of muscle that is involuntary and can be found in the heart
  4. you sit on this muscle
  5. also known as cardiac muscle
  6. where the largest muscles in the body are
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  1. muscles you can control
  2. the only type of muscle that is voluntary
  3. muscles you can't control
  4. these muscles are in the back of the upper arm

10 Clues: you sit on this muscle • muscles you can control • muscles you can't control • also known as cardiac muscle • the only type of muscle that is voluntary • where the largest muscles in the body are • tough tissue that connects muscle and bone • these muscles are in the back of the upper arm • type of muscle that is involuntary and can be found in the heart • ...

Brunner's tetanus 2025-03-14

Brunner's tetanus crossword puzzle
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  1. Bacterial genus responsible for tetanus
  2. Neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani
  3. Treatment often used for severe tetanus cases to neutralize toxin
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  1. Classic symptom of tetanus causing jaw muscle stiffness
  2. Essential element that tetanus toxin blocks, leading to muscle rigidity
  3. Term for the characteristic back-arching spasm seen in severe tetanus
  4. Common method of tetanus entry-deep wound without oxygen
  5. Brunner's glands are located in this part of the digestive system
  6. Vaccine used to prevent tetanus
  7. Muscle type primarily affected in tetanus

10 Clues: Vaccine used to prevent tetanus • Bacterial genus responsible for tetanus • Neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani • Muscle type primarily affected in tetanus • Classic symptom of tetanus causing jaw muscle stiffness • Common method of tetanus entry-deep wound without oxygen • Brunner's glands are located in this part of the digestive system • ...

Module 5 - The Nervous System and the Endocrine System 2020-11-18

Module 5 - The Nervous System and the Endocrine System crossword puzzle
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  1. A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system.
  2. A chemical messenger that travels across the synapse from one neuron to the next
  3. _______ system; One of the body’s two communication systems. A set of glands that produce hormones, chemical messengers that circulate in the blood.
  4. ________ nerves; Nerves that carry information from the sense receptors to the spinal cord and brain.
  5. A drug that boosts the effect of a neurotransmitter.
  6. _____ cells; Specialized cells in every sensory system of the body that can turn other kinds of energy into action potentials (neural impulses) that the brain can process.
  7. _____ division; The part of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body.
  8. A drug that blocks the effect of a neurotransmitter.
  9. _____ nervous system; The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body’s skeletal muscles.
  10. A chemical messenger produced by the endocrine glands and circulated in the blood.
  11. axon ____; The end point of a neuron, where neurotransmitters are stored.
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  1. ________ principle; The principle stating that if a neuron fires, then it always fires at the same intensity.
  2. The branching extensions of a neuron that receive information and conduct impulses toward the cell body (soma).
  3. _________ effect; A neurotransmitter effect that makes it more likely that the receiving neuron will generate an action potential, or fire.
  4. ____ potential; The state of a neuron when it is at rest and capable of generating an action potential.
  5. _____; Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord responsible for processing information.
  6. _____ gland; The endocrine system’s master gland. In conjunction with an adjacent brain area, controls the other endocrine glands.
  7. The extension of a neuron through which neural impulses are sent.
  8. _____ nervous system; The sensory and motor nerves that connect the brain and the spinal cord to the rest of the body.
  9. _____ division; The part of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body to deal with perceived threats.
  10. ______ effect; A neurotransmitter effect that makes it less likely that a receiving neuron will generate an action potential, or fire.
  11. _____ nervous system; The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and muscles of the internal organs.
  12. The tiny, fluid-filled gap between the axon terminal of one neuron and the dendrite of another.
  13. _____ potential; A neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down the axon of a neuron.
  14. ______ nervous system; The brain and the spinal cord.

25 Clues: A drug that boosts the effect of a neurotransmitter. • A drug that blocks the effect of a neurotransmitter. • ______ nervous system; The brain and the spinal cord. • A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system. • The extension of a neuron through which neural impulses are sent. • ...

medical specialties 2025-03-31

medical specialties crossword puzzle
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  1. A medical specialty concentrating on diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail diseases.
  2. A branch of medicine focused on preparing patients for surgery, conducting, and supervising the anesthesia process.
  3. A specialty dealing with heart and circulatory system diseases.
  4. A medical field concerned with the treatment and prevention of diseases of the oral cavity and teeth.
  5. The science of using X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI in medical diagnostics.
  6. The study of nervous system disorders, including those affecting the brain and spinal cord.
  7. The study of the effects of poisons and toxic substances on the body.
  8. The study of blood diseases and disorders of the hematopoietic system.
  9. A branch of medicine dealing with kidney and urinary tract diseases.
  10. A medical field focused on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
  11. A specialty focused on the urinary system and the male reproductive system.
  12. A specialty dealing with newborns, their health, and infant diseases.
  13. The study of nervous system diseases at the cellular and tissue levels.
  14. A medical specialty dealing with diseases and treatment of the visual system.
  15. A specialty focused on diseases of the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, and liver.
  16. A specialty dedicated to diagnosing and treating high blood pressure.
  17. A specialty focused on restoring missing teeth using prosthetics and implants.
  18. The study of blood and lymphatic vessels and their diseases.
  19. The study of the effects of drugs on the body and their therapeutic applications.
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  1. A specialty focused on studying pathological changes in tissues and organs.
  2. The study of organ and tissue transplantation.
  3. A medical field focused on diagnosing and treating diseases in elderly individuals.
  4. The study of sexually transmitted diseases.
  5. A medical field dealing with treatment using mineral waters, peat, and other natural therapeutic resources.
  6. A branch of dentistry specializing in treating diseases of the tooth pulp and root canals.
  7. A medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes.
  8. The field of medicine studying the function and diseases of endocrine glands and hormonal disorders.
  9. A branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions affecting the skeletal system, including bones and tissues.
  10. A medical field focused on diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including chronic joint inflammations.
  11. A field specializing in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders.
  12. The field studying the immune system and autoimmune diseases.
  13. The science of disease spread, control, and its impact on populations.

32 Clues: The study of sexually transmitted diseases. • The study of organ and tissue transplantation. • The study of blood and lymphatic vessels and their diseases. • The field studying the immune system and autoimmune diseases. • A specialty dealing with heart and circulatory system diseases. • A branch of medicine dealing with kidney and urinary tract diseases. • ...

Exercise of skeletal and muscular system 2022-11-22

Exercise of skeletal and muscular system crossword puzzle
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  1. satu ruas tulang belakang
  2. protect our brain
  3. Connect bones to other bones
  4. protect our heart and lung
  5. connect muscle to bone
  6. amount of bones for making our skeleton
  7. place where the blood is made
  8. a place where two or more bones meet and allow us to move in various way
  9. tulang pergelangan tangan
  10. a joint which is allow movement in one direction only
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  1. a mineral helps keep our bones strong and hard
  2. a muscle that we can control its work and it connected to a skeleton
  3. a joint connect thigh bone and hipbone. it can allow to move in all around
  4. tulang belikat
  5. the longest bone in our body
  6. a joint which is not allow a movement

16 Clues: tulang belikat • protect our brain • connect muscle to bone • satu ruas tulang belakang • tulang pergelangan tangan • protect our heart and lung • Connect bones to other bones • the longest bone in our body • place where the blood is made • a joint which is not allow a movement • amount of bones for making our skeleton • a mineral helps keep our bones strong and hard • ...

Egg Development 2024-04-04

Egg Development crossword puzzle
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  1. The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction between its genotype and the environment.
  2. a system The system responsible for transporting blood, oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body. It includes the heart, blood vessels (arteries, veins, capillaries), and blood.
  3. The process of shining a bright light through an egg to observe the embryo's development.
  4. The small, circular area on the blastoderm that contains the embryo's genetic material.
  5. The nutrient-rich portion of the egg that provides food for the developing embryo.
  6. Also known as egg white, the clear, viscous fluid surrounding the yolk.
  7. A device used to maintain optimal conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) for egg development.
  8. The process by which genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
  9. The developing organism inside an egg after fertilization.
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  1. a systems The various organs and tissues that work together to perform specific functions in the body, including:
  2. a system The system responsible for transmitting signals between different parts of the body and coordinating responses to stimuli. It includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
  3. The genetic makeup of an organism, determined by the combination of alleles for each gene.
  4. The study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits.
  5. The disk-shaped structure on the surface of the yolk where embryonic development begins.
  6. A newly hatched bird, especially a young chicken.
  7. One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.
  8. a system The system responsible for producing movement and maintaining posture. It includes skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscle.
  9. The pocket of air that forms at the blunt end of an egg as it ages.
  10. The process by which male and female reproductive cells (sperm and egg) unite to form a new organism.

19 Clues: A newly hatched bird, especially a young chicken. • The developing organism inside an egg after fertilization. • The study of heredity and the variation of inherited traits. • The pocket of air that forms at the blunt end of an egg as it ages. • Also known as egg white, the clear, viscous fluid surrounding the yolk. • ...

Muscle System 2025-10-28

Muscle System crossword puzzle
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  1. The action of the joint decreasing its angle
  2. The muscle at the top of your arm
  3. The huge muscle in the back of the top of your arm
  4. Strong and flexible connective tissues that connect bones with bones to create the joints of your body
  5. The action of tightening the muscle or joint
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  1. Strong and flexible connective tissues that connects muscles to bones
  2. Muscles and Movements that your body can control
  3. number of muscles in your body 600
  4. Muscles and Movements that your body can't control
  5. The action of the joint increasing its angle
  6. muscles Muscles that are from your musculoskeletal system, and they help you move around
  7. muscle Muscle that is in the middle layers of your heart, and helps pump blood pump through your cardiovascular system
  8. muscles Muscle that lines through your organs, and helps with moving waste through your intestines, and helps your lungs expand

13 Clues: The muscle at the top of your arm • number of muscles in your body 600 • The action of the joint decreasing its angle • The action of the joint increasing its angle • The action of tightening the muscle or joint • Muscles and Movements that your body can control • Muscles and Movements that your body can't control • ...

Chapter 4b Crossword 2026-02-18

Chapter 4b Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. fat storage molecules
  2. pancreatic hormone that raises blood glucose levels
  3. deficient bone mineralization
  4. pancreatic hormone that lowers blood glucose
  5. chemical-signaling molecules made by endocrine glands and transported through the blood
  6. high blood pressure not caused by other medical conditions
  7. condition of increased hunger
  8. condition of increased thirst
  9. the chemical reactions in our body that turn food and drink into energy
  10. molecular compound consisting of glucose bound to hemoglobin
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  1. condition of increased urine production
  2. collective term referring to the decreased insulin secretion from the pancreas and insulin resistance of cells
  3. enlargement of the thyroid gland
  4. metabolic building process
  5. severely demineralized and fragile bones
  6. nervous system chemicals that relay signals
  7. metabolic process that reduces the size and complexity of a substance
  8. deficiency of the skeletal muscle

18 Clues: fat storage molecules • metabolic building process • deficient bone mineralization • condition of increased hunger • condition of increased thirst • enlargement of the thyroid gland • deficiency of the skeletal muscle • condition of increased urine production • severely demineralized and fragile bones • nervous system chemicals that relay signals • ...

Digestive, Muscular, and Skeletal System REview 2024-02-16

Digestive, Muscular, and Skeletal System REview crossword puzzle
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  1. Bones that are part of the head and torso.
  2. Connects muscle to bone
  3. This organ takes food to the stomach.
  4. Another word for backbone.
  5. This type of muscle makes up the heart.
  6. The __ of food changes when chemically digested.
  7. Connects bone to bone
  8. Soft flexible bone tissues that can act as a cushion.
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  1. produces chemicals called enzymes
  2. A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function.
  3. This type of digestion breaks food into smaller pieces without changing its composition
  4. Chemical processes that take place in our cells
  5. A molecule needed by our cells to carry out life functions.
  6. This type of muscle makes up the walls of organs like the intestines and stomach.
  7. Produces a chemical called bile
  8. A clump of moistened chewed food on its way to the stomach.

16 Clues: Connects bone to bone • Connects muscle to bone • Another word for backbone. • Produces a chemical called bile • produces chemicals called enzymes • This organ takes food to the stomach. • This type of muscle makes up the heart. • Bones that are part of the head and torso. • Chemical processes that take place in our cells • The __ of food changes when chemically digested. • ...

The Brain and Nervous System 2020-11-01

The Brain and Nervous System crossword puzzle
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  1. The type of neuron that receives information from the muscles and organs within the body and transfers the messages to the central nervous system.
  2. Combines the information from the neuron's many dendrites and sends it down the axon.
  3. A thin extension of the cell that receives information from other cells.
  4. The entire network of nerves located outside the central nervous system.
  5. The nervous system that sends messages between the CNS and the internal muscles and organs to regulate automatic functions.
  6. The nervous system consisting of the spinal cord and brain.
  7. The thin, tube-like part of a neuron that transmits the neural information from the soma down to the axon terminals.
  8. The nervous system responsible for carrying sensory messages to the CNS and motor messages from the CNS.
  9. Callosum, the band of nerves that connects the left and right hemisphere.
  10. ____________________ specialisation: the understanding that the left side of the brain controls different functions to the right side.
  11. The type of neuron that only exists in the central nervous system.
  12. The lobe of the brain responsible for planning, organisation, goal setting and personality.
  13. The lobe of the brain responsible for processing visual information.
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  1. An individual nerve cell that receives, processes and/or transmits information to other cells.
  2. The main feature of this lobe is memory. It also contains the Primary Auditory Cortex.
  3. ______________ sheath: protects the axon and enables the message to pass quickly from the soma to the axon terminals without interference from other neurons.
  4. The long, thin bundle of nerve tissue that extends from the base of the brain to the lower back.
  5. Primary __________________________ Cortex which is responsible for touch sensations. More space is allocated the the sensitive areas of the body.
  6. The type of neuron that transfers the message from the central nervous system to the skeletal muscles to cause movement.
  7. Axon _______________________ are small branches at the end of a neuron that contain neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic gap and are received by another neuron's dendrites.

20 Clues: The nervous system consisting of the spinal cord and brain. • The type of neuron that only exists in the central nervous system. • The lobe of the brain responsible for processing visual information. • A thin extension of the cell that receives information from other cells. • The entire network of nerves located outside the central nervous system. • ...

The Brain Vocab Board 2021-11-16

The Brain Vocab Board crossword puzzle
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  1. part of the involuntary nervous system that serves to slow the heart rate, increase intestinal and glandular activity, and relax the sphincter muscles
  2. the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells (neurons) or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell (effector)
  3. a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
  4. a neuron whose axon carries impulses away from the central nervous system toward an effector
  5. the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates it comprises the brain and spinal cord.
  6. the lower part of the brainstem, comprising the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata.
  7. the visual processing area of the brain
  8. the part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes
  9. a signaling molecule secreted by a neuron or a glial cell to affect another cell across a synapse
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  1. a sheet of neural tissue that is outermost to the cerebrum of the mammalian brain
  2. the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord
  3. the anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, the thalamus, and the hypothalamus.
  4. the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles
  5. the lower lobe of the cortex, largely responsible for creating and preserving both conscious and long-term memory
  6. Neurons that receive information from our sensory organs (e.g. eye, skin) and transmit this input to the central nervous system
  7. The part of the nervous system that increases heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and pupil size
  8. a broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain.
  9. either of the paired lobes of the brain at the top of the head, including areas concerned with the reception and correlation of sensory information
  10. the most anterior (front) part of the brain
  11. the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience

20 Clues: the visual processing area of the brain • the most anterior (front) part of the brain • the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord • a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell. • the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience • a broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain. • ...

Cholinergic Drugs 2023-08-30

Cholinergic Drugs crossword puzzle
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  1. The primary neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system
  2. This part of the nervous system is activated understand nonstressful conditions and elicits a rest-and-digest response
  3. This is another term for medications that mimic the action of acetylcholine
  4. This is the prototype medication for the adrenergic agents
  5. This class of medication cause drying of the glandular secretions, relaxation of the bronchi, and increase the heart rate
  6. This is another term for pupil constriction
  7. This part of the nervous system is activated under stress and elicits a fight-or-flight response
  8. The primary neurotransmitter of the sympathetic nervous system
  9. This is another term for medications that block acetylcholine
  10. This neurotransmitter causes an _______________-like response
  11. This is the prototype medication for the anticholinergic agents
  12. These receptors were named because nicotine binds to them
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  1. Consists of all nervous tissue outside the CNS, including sensory and motor neurons (3 words)
  2. These receptors (also called adrenergic receptor drugs) inhibit the release of norepinephrine which leads to vasoconstriction
  3. This class of medications stimulate smooth muscles, gland secretion, and decrease heart rate
  4. Is composed of the brain and spinal cord (3 words)
  5. This is the prototype medication for the adrenergic-blocking agents
  6. This is the prototype medication for the cholinergic agents
  7. This part of the nervous system involves voluntary control over skeletal muscles
  8. This is another term for pupil dilation
  9. This is the primary use of beta blockers
  10. This type of beta receptor works on all target organs except the heart and cause vasodilation, smooth muscle relaxation, and increase release of glucagon
  11. This type of beta receptor works on the heart and kidneys causing an increase in heart rate and contractility
  12. This part of the nervous system has involves involuntary control over smooth and cardiac muscles and the glands
  13. These receptors were named because muscarine from poisonous mushrooms binds to them
  14. This system recognizes changes in the environment and reacts to those changes by producing an action or response

26 Clues: This is another term for pupil dilation • This is the primary use of beta blockers • This is another term for pupil constriction • Is composed of the brain and spinal cord (3 words) • These receptors were named because nicotine binds to them • This is the prototype medication for the adrenergic agents • This is the prototype medication for the cholinergic agents • ...

Muscular System Crossword 2025-07-29

Muscular System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. A condition that occurs when a muscle is underused and therefore becomes weak and shrinks.
  2. The muscles that are attached to and move your bones. TWO WORDS
  3. This is another name for skeletal muscles, because you can control them by thinking about controlling them. TWO WORDS
  4. The small strips of protein located inside each myofibril.
  5. Muscles that open the joints wider. TWO WORDS
  6. This condition occurs when tendons are overused and become inflamed.
  7. The muscle that connects to the back of the pelvic girdle and femur. TWO WORDS
  8. The way the eye moves during sleep. THREE WORDS
  9. The muscle that closes the mouth and keeps it closed.
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  1. A sugar that the human body turns certain foods into. It can be used to make energy to power muscle cells.
  2. The tendon that attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone. TWO WORDS
  3. The type of action whereby muscles move involuntarily.
  4. Muscles that close the joints. TWO WORDS
  5. This is produced when muscles are partially contracted. TWO WORDS
  6. A pair of muscles or muscle groups that act to pull a bone in opposite directions. TWO WORDS
  7. Strands of protein inside skeletal muscle cells.
  8. These connect skeletal muscles to bones.

17 Clues: Muscles that close the joints. TWO WORDS • These connect skeletal muscles to bones. • Muscles that open the joints wider. TWO WORDS • The way the eye moves during sleep. THREE WORDS • Strands of protein inside skeletal muscle cells. • The muscle that closes the mouth and keeps it closed. • The type of action whereby muscles move involuntarily. • ...

Muscular & Skeletal System Diseases & Conditions Review! 2023-10-19

Muscular & Skeletal System Diseases & Conditions Review! crossword puzzle
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  1. also known as a cramp
  2. Bone inflammation caused by pathogenic organism
  3. An overstretching or tearing of a muscle and/or tendon
  4. An overstretching or tearing of a ligament
  5. Also known as slipped disk
  6. A group of inherited diseases that lead to chronic, progressive muscle atrophy
  7. A side to side curvature in the spine
  8. When an intervertebral disk protrudes out of place
  9. A chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain
  10. Group of diseases involving inflammation of the joints
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  1. When a bone increases in porosity and can easily break
  2. A chronic condition where the nerve impulses are not properly transmitted to the muscles
  3. Sudden painful, involuntary muscle contractions
  4. Condition known as "hunchback"
  5. "Swayback" Abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar spine
  6. Also known as herniated disk
  7. Inflammation of the bursae or fluid filled sacs around the joint
  8. When a bone is forcibly displaced from a joint
  9. A crack or break in a bone

19 Clues: also known as a cramp • Also known as slipped disk • A crack or break in a bone • Also known as herniated disk • Condition known as "hunchback" • A side to side curvature in the spine • An overstretching or tearing of a ligament • A chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain • When a bone is forcibly displaced from a joint • Bone inflammation caused by pathogenic organism • ...

Skeletal Tissue 2016-01-30

Skeletal Tissue crossword puzzle
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  1. cancellous
  2. Hydroxyapatite crystals, 2/3 most of bone and provides hardness
  3. Yellow bone marrow, triglycerides stored in adipose cells and serves as a potentioal chemical energy reserve
  4. Central canals run longitudinally through bone, Around the central canals are concentric lamellae, Rings of calcified matrix (like the rings of a tree trunk),Between the lamellae are small spaces called lacunae which contain osteocytes,Between the lamellae are small spaces called lacunae which contain osteocytes
  5. the structural framework of the body that supports soft tissues and provides attachment points for tendons of skeletal muscle
  6. 1/3 the rest of bone matrix, and provides strength
  7. Protects important internal organs, cranium protects the brain, vertyebrae protects the spinal cord, adn ribs protect lungs and heart
  8. Release enzymes that digest the mineral components of bone matrix (resoprtion) and regulate blood calcium levels.
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  1. Red bone marrow produces (Hematopoiesis); red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
  2. Calcium phosphate and collagen
  3. consist of central (Haversian) canal with concentrically arranged lamellae, lacunae, osteocytes, and canaliculi
  4. bone tissue stores several minerals and acts to serve as a reservoir of critical minerals, calcium makes up 99% of bodys content and is phosphorus.
  5. resists the stresses produced by weight and movement where the components of compact bone are arranged into repeating structural units called osteons or haversian systems
  6. bone-building cells. They synthesize extracellular matrix of bone tissue
  7. Mature bone cells that exchange nutrients and wastes with blood.
  8. cortical

16 Clues: cortical • cancellous • Calcium phosphate and collagen • 1/3 the rest of bone matrix, and provides strength • Hydroxyapatite crystals, 2/3 most of bone and provides hardness • Mature bone cells that exchange nutrients and wastes with blood. • bone-building cells. They synthesize extracellular matrix of bone tissue • ...

Skeletal Crossword 2024-01-29

Skeletal Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Humerus bone is this type of bone
  2. inflammation of the joints
  3. makes red blood cells
  4. S shaped curvature of the spine
  5. immovable joint
  6. This type of joint only moves in one direction
  7. Another word for collarbone
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  1. mature bone cells
  2. type of fracture that is most common in small children
  3. also known as sway back
  4. uric acid build up causing inflammation
  5. bone forming cells
  6. space where bones haven't yet formed on babies skulls
  7. surgery to fix broken bone
  8. type of fracture that is the most serious type
  9. type of fracture that has splintered bone

16 Clues: immovable joint • mature bone cells • bone forming cells • makes red blood cells • also known as sway back • inflammation of the joints • surgery to fix broken bone • Another word for collarbone • S shaped curvature of the spine • Humerus bone is this type of bone • uric acid build up causing inflammation • type of fracture that has splintered bone • ...

Muscular Skeletal 2025-10-12

Muscular Skeletal crossword puzzle
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  1. The ___, or thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
  2. Tendons connect ___ to bones.
  3. ___ connect bones to other bones.
  4. The skull protects the brain and is made up of ___ bones.
  5. Hinge joints allow movement in ___ direction only (like the hinge of a door) — flexion and extension. (ex- elbow, knee, fingers, toes)
  6. Condyloid, or ___ joints, allow movement but no rotation — flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. (ex – wrist)
  7. The ___ maximus is the largest muscle in the body and is responsible for hip movement.
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  1. Cartilage is a flexible ___ tissue found in joints, rib cage, ears, nose, and between bones—especially in infants.
  2. Muscles work in pairs—when one contracts, the other ___. (e.g., biceps and triceps).
  3. Joints are where two bones meet and are classified by ___: fixed, partially movable, and freely movable (synovial joints).
  4. Ball-and-___ joints Allows movement in almost all directions — rotation, flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. (ex – shoulder, hip)
  5. Pivot joints allow ___ around a single axis. (ex-neck, forearm)
  6. ___, or plane, joints allow sliding or gliding movements — limited movement in multiple directions. (ex-joints between small bones of wrist, ankle, vertebrae)
  7. The smallest bone is the ___ in the middle ear.
  8. Skeletal muscles are ___ muscles, meaning they are under conscious control.
  9. ___ joints allow movement in two directions — back-and-forth and side-to-side. (ex – thumb)

16 Clues: Tendons connect ___ to bones. • ___ connect bones to other bones. • The smallest bone is the ___ in the middle ear. • The skull protects the brain and is made up of ___ bones. • Pivot joints allow ___ around a single axis. (ex-neck, forearm) • Skeletal muscles are ___ muscles, meaning they are under conscious control. • ...

Skeletal Scramble 2026-02-13

Skeletal Scramble crossword puzzle
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  1. The most famous type of scan, a classic black-and-white picture.
  2. Protective vest worn during some X-ray exams
  3. The bony framework of the human body
  4. The expert who operates the imaging machine (Abbr.)
  5. A type of scan that uses sound waves to see inside the body, often used for babies.
  6. A common reason you might get an X-ray on your arm
  7. Medical imaging helps doctors see ______ the body
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  1. The person receiving medical care
  2. This vital organ is in the center of your chest
  3. The comfy uniform worn by many doctors, nurses, and techs.
  4. A medical picture, like the one a Rad Tech takes
  5. The professional who orders and interprets the final images.
  6. Heavy material that blocks X-rays
  7. You might change into this instead of your clothes for a scan
  8. These bones form a cage around your heart and lungs
  9. An X-ray is really good at taking pictures of this hard tissue

16 Clues: The person receiving medical care • Heavy material that blocks X-rays • The bony framework of the human body • Protective vest worn during some X-ray exams • This vital organ is in the center of your chest • A medical picture, like the one a Rad Tech takes • Medical imaging helps doctors see ______ the body • A common reason you might get an X-ray on your arm • ...

Apologia gen science ch 16b 2022-04-01

Apologia gen science ch 16b crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Roof of the nasal cavity
  2. Tiny "bumps" you see on your tongue.
  3. Tiny bones in the middle ear that move back and forth as a result of the ear drum vibrating.
  4. Where light first passes through in the eye; covered with a thin layer of clear tissue that is kept moist and clean.
  5. nerve leading from the eye to the brain
  6. system of nerves which carries instructions from the CNS to the skeletal muscles.
  7. A smooth muscle attached to the lens of the eye that changes the shape of the lens in order to adjust the focus.
  8. Identify sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami.
Down
  1. Part of the autonomic nervous system that slows the heart rate and lowers the blood pressure.
  2. Cells with "hair" in the nose that interact with chemicals that dissolve in the mucus
  3. Part of the autonomic nervous system that increases the rate and strength of the heartbeat and raises the blood pressure.
  4. The system of nerves which carries information from the body's receptors to the CNS.
  5. The part of the eye on which an image is focused
  6. Cells on the retina that are sensitive to light
  7. The system of nerves which carries instructions from the CNS to the body's smooth muscles, cardiac muscle, and glands.
  8. A thin sheet of tissue that vibrates as the result of vibrations in the ear.
  9. Snail-like shape that responds to the vibration of the ossicles by transforming it into electrical signal and sending it on to the brain to be interpreted as sound.
  10. What the eye uses to focus the image.

18 Clues: Roof of the nasal cavity • Tiny "bumps" you see on your tongue. • What the eye uses to focus the image. • nerve leading from the eye to the brain • Identify sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami. • Cells on the retina that are sensitive to light • The part of the eye on which an image is focused • ...

Skeletal anatomy 2022-09-13

Skeletal anatomy crossword puzzle
Across
  1. P
  2. K
  3. F
  4. E
  5. N
  6. C
  7. O
  8. I
  9. M
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  1. B
  2. H
  3. G
  4. J
  5. L
  6. A
  7. D

16 Clues: B • H • P • K • F • G • J • L • E • A • N • D • C • O • I • M

Skeletal crossword 2023-11-22

Skeletal crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Distal to knuckles
  2. Top part of Sternum
  3. sticky outie place
  4. close to you
  5. Hip socket
  6. Forms forehead
  7. Above coccyx
  8. Bone you sit on
  9. First seven Vertebra
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  1. Triagular part inside nasal septum
  2. Border of the pubis
  3. jaw bone
  4. Same 3 bones in your foot
  5. Hole
  6. Connects bone to bone
  7. Tailbone

16 Clues: Hole • jaw bone • Tailbone • Hip socket • close to you • Above coccyx • Forms forehead • Bone you sit on • Distal to knuckles • sticky outie place • Border of the pubis • Top part of Sternum • First seven Vertebra • Connects bone to bone • Same 3 bones in your foot • Triagular part inside nasal septum

Skeletal Variation 2025-11-20

Skeletal Variation crossword puzzle
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  1. a bony projection that forms at the margins of joints
  2. a disease of the joints, degeneration of cartilage and underlying bone aka osteoarthritis
  3. a defect that is preset at birth (i.e., arising during gestation or due to hereditary tendencies)
  4. a localized alteration of tissue
  5. a pathological lesion characterized by abnormal loss or destruction of bone
  6. ______ Diagnosis, a systematic method for narrow down the identity of a condition
  7. fusion of two or more bones
  8. a pathological lesion characterized by abnormal bone shape
  9. an abnormal condition affecting the body, including infections, injuries and disorders
  10. an infection of the bone or bone marrow
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  1. the study of disease
  2. abnormal anatomy, which is a manifestation of a disease process
  3. hyperostosis a condition of porous enlargement of the bone tissue, often associated with anemia
  4. a condition where a vertebra takes on characteristics of another segment of the spine
  5. inflammation involving the periosteal surface (outer) of bone
  6. a pathological lesion characterized by an abnormal excess of bone

16 Clues: the study of disease • fusion of two or more bones • a localized alteration of tissue • an infection of the bone or bone marrow • a bony projection that forms at the margins of joints • a pathological lesion characterized by abnormal bone shape • inflammation involving the periosteal surface (outer) of bone • ...

Muscles Part 1 2020-09-13

Muscles Part 1 crossword puzzle
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  1. fine motor control
  2. typically attach to projections on bone
  3. can be stimulated to contract by chemical or electrical signals
  4. connective tissue joining muscle to bone; usually rope-like
  5. anchor muscle to bones or skin (or other muscles)
  6. multiple insertions
  7. is attached to tendons
  8. connective tissue surrounding bundles of muscle fibers
  9. moveable skeletal element/ onlimb: usually distal
  10. tissue this tissue contributes to tendon and continues to mesh with periosteum and continues into bone
  11. connective tissue surrounding each muscle fiber
  12. can contract, generate tension (=pulling force)
  13. connection between neuron and skeletal muscle fiber, muscle fiber recieves neurotransmitter(acetylcholine) from neuron to stimulate contraction
  14. made of long cylindrical cells called myofibers, multinucleated and striated, attached to skeletal elements or skin, and generates conscious/voluntary actions
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  1. greater strength
  2. sheet-like tendon
  3. gross motor control
  4. stationary skeletal element; anchors muscle/ on limb: usually proximal
  5. greater speed
  6. located in the heart, pressurizes blood to circulate it, cells are branched and connected end to end, it is striated, regulated autonomically (involuntary)
  7. unit all muscle fibers innervated by single neuron; contracts as unit
  8. multiple origins
  9. dense connective tissue surrounding muscle
  10. returns to resting length after being stretched or contracting
  11. innervated by somatic motor neurons
  12. found in many organs, regulated autonomically(involuntary), cells are highly stretchable and resistant to fatigue, unstriated
  13. can be stretched beyond resting length without being damaged
  14. generates tension by a pulling force

28 Clues: greater speed • greater strength • multiple origins • sheet-like tendon • fine motor control • gross motor control • multiple insertions • is attached to tendons • innervated by somatic motor neurons • generates tension by a pulling force • typically attach to projections on bone • dense connective tissue surrounding muscle • connective tissue surrounding each muscle fiber • ...

Muscular System 2025-02-11

Muscular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. - No conscious control
  2. - shaped cells (smooth)
  3. - Prefixes myo and mys
  4. - Can control yourself
  5. - anatomic structure for skeletal
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  1. - Type of skeletal muscle attachment
  2. - of muscles is due to the movement of microfilaments
  3. - Type of muscle
  4. - The outermost connective tissue layer surrounding the entire muscle
  5. - Type of muscle
  6. - The innermost connective tissue layer surrounding individual muscle fibers
  7. - Type of muscle
  8. - The connective tissue layer that groups muscle fibers into fascicles

13 Clues: - Type of muscle • - Type of muscle • - Type of muscle • - No conscious control • - Prefixes myo and mys • - Can control yourself • - shaped cells (smooth) • - anatomic structure for skeletal • - Type of skeletal muscle attachment • - of muscles is due to the movement of microfilaments • - The outermost connective tissue layer surrounding the entire muscle • ...

Crosswords 2024-10-15

Crosswords crossword puzzle
Across
  1. system
  2. System
  3. muscle
Down
  1. shaft
  2. follicles
  3. glands

6 Clues: shaft • system • glands • System • muscle • follicles

The Nervous System 2021-03-28

The Nervous System crossword puzzle
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  1. is the membrane that receives a signal from the presynaptic cell and responds via depolarisation or hyperpolarization
  2. receive signals that trigger an electrical signal, by regulating the activity of ion channels
  3. fundamental units of the brain and nervous system
  4. a small gap in the myelin sheath of a myelinated nerve fiber
  5. a whitish fiber or bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord
  6. allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells.
  7. are the main glial cells of the peripheral nervous system which wrap around axons of motor and sensory neurons to form the myelin sheath
  8. a large granular body found in neurons
  9. 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
  10. a sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body
  11. system that consists of the brain and spinal cord
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  1. a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies
  2. system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord
  3. a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
  4. sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain
  5. the long thread like part of a nerve cell
  6. are small swellings that are found at the terminal ends of axons.
  7. also called neuronal junction, the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell
  8. system responsible for control of the bodily functions
  9. the nucleus-containing central part of a neuron exclusive of its axons and dendrites
  10. motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system and towards muscles to cause movement
  11. do not have motor or sensory functions; they just act to pass on information
  12. neurons that are associated with skeletal or striated muscle fibers and influence voluntary movements of the body
  13. cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should
  14. a short branched extension of a nerve cell

25 Clues: a large granular body found in neurons • the long thread like part of a nerve cell • a short branched extension of a nerve cell • fundamental units of the brain and nervous system • system that consists of the brain and spinal cord • system that lies outside the brain and spinal cord • a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies • ...

Grace's Science Crossword 2023-01-23

Grace's Science Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. pumps blood throughout your body
  2. transmits signals throughout the body that allows movement
  3. Carries oxygen, nutrients amd hormones to cells,and removes waste products
  4. Protects organs and provides shape and support
Down
  1. The nervous system gathers and interperts...
  2. Allows body to move when attached to bone
  3. gets energy from food

7 Clues: gets energy from food • pumps blood throughout your body • Allows body to move when attached to bone • The nervous system gathers and interperts... • Protects organs and provides shape and support • transmits signals throughout the body that allows movement • Carries oxygen, nutrients amd hormones to cells,and removes waste products

Unit Two - Midunit Review 2022-10-12

Unit Two - Midunit Review crossword puzzle
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  1. is the system that distributes nutrients and oxygen to your cells and collects waste for removal.
  2. is the system that creates movement.
  3. is the system that distributes nutrients and oxygen to your cells and collects waste for removal.
  4. is the system that filters out and disposes of fluids and waste.
Down
  1. is the system that provides a framework and protects other organs.
  2. is the system that provides blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

6 Clues: is the system that creates movement. • is the system that filters out and disposes of fluids and waste. • is the system that provides a framework and protects other organs. • is the system that provides blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide. • is the system that distributes nutrients and oxygen to your cells and collects waste for removal. • ...

Human body 2022-01-18

Human body crossword puzzle
Across
  1. system consists of bones and the ligaments that secure the bones at joints
  2. system comprises both fixed and movable joint
  3. Parts of the kidney that filter the blood and remove waste
Down
  1. system is a system of vessels assisting the veins in recovering the body's tissue fluids
  2. system consists of glands that secrete chemical agents (hormones

5 Clues: system comprises both fixed and movable joint • Parts of the kidney that filter the blood and remove waste • system consists of glands that secrete chemical agents (hormones • system consists of bones and the ligaments that secure the bones at joints • system is a system of vessels assisting the veins in recovering the body's tissue fluids

Blood Glucose 2021-02-23

Blood Glucose crossword puzzle
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  1. a gland that produces two important hormones
  2. detect decrease in blood sugar
  3. the adipose, liver and skeletal muscle cells and liver cells that release glucose are all...
  4. detect increase in blood glucose
  5. pancreas releases the glucagon/insulin and is the
  6. hormone that helps raise blood sugar levels
  7. movement away from normal state is detected and mechanisms work to counteract change
  8. blood glucose levels return to normal
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  1. the system involved in hormone production
  2. constant physiological state of the body despite fluctuations in the environment
  3. breaks down glycogen to glucose in liver cells
  4. increase/decrease in blood sugar is the
  5. a type of sugar
  6. betas-cells/alpha-cells are the

14 Clues: a type of sugar • detect decrease in blood sugar • betas-cells/alpha-cells are the • detect increase in blood glucose • blood glucose levels return to normal • increase/decrease in blood sugar is the • the system involved in hormone production • hormone that helps raise blood sugar levels • a gland that produces two important hormones • ...

Exam # 2 review 2021-03-15

Exam # 2 review crossword puzzle
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  1. is the largest portion that makes up whole blood
  2. Removes bacteria and old cells from our bodies
  3. is a measurement of the amount of RBC in blood
  4. are Red Blood Cells
  5. Muscles can't push they can only pull this is calld
  6. are White blood cells
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  1. the cell shape on the top layer of the skin
  2. A molecule broken down that give RBC their color
  3. Is the smalled unit of a muscle that can contract
  4. Blinking your eyes is
  5. Ligaments are in what system
  6. Are formed elements that are a pieces of a cell
  7. cant be replenished after death causing rigor mortis
  8. Connective tissue with a solid matrix

14 Clues: are Red Blood Cells • Blinking your eyes is • are White blood cells • Ligaments are in what system • Connective tissue with a solid matrix • the cell shape on the top layer of the skin • Removes bacteria and old cells from our bodies • is a measurement of the amount of RBC in blood • Are formed elements that are a pieces of a cell • ...

Tissue Vocab 2025-11-20

Tissue Vocab crossword puzzle
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  1. tissue.
  2. tissue Tissue that contracts and relaxes to produce movement; includes skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
  3. shape.
  4. – an organic molecule consisting of a long chain of amino acids folded into a
  5. type of tissue that covers body surfaces, lines organs, and forms protective barriers; also
  6. – a molecule, usually a protein, which catalyzes a chemical reaction.
  7. – a substance that is used by the body for energy, growth, or other processes
  8. The removal of waste products from the body.
  9. acid – a component of a fat molecule, along with glycerol.
  10. system – a group of organs that work together to break down and absorb
  11. tissue Tissue that receives and sends electrical signals; makes up the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
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  1. Matrix (ECM) A network of nonliving material, such as proteins and fibers, that supports and surrounds cells in
  2. A nerve cell that sends and receives electrical signals in the nervous system.
  3. tissue
  4. tissue that supports, connects, or separates other tissues and organs; contains an extracellular
  5. to life.
  6. from food, as well as eliminate the resulting wastes.
  7. The release of useful substances produced by cells or glands.
  8. The process of taking in substances such as nutrients or chemicals into cells or tissues.
  9. in absorption, secretion, and sensation.

20 Clues: tissue • shape. • tissue. • to life. • in absorption, secretion, and sensation. • The removal of waste products from the body. • from food, as well as eliminate the resulting wastes. • acid – a component of a fat molecule, along with glycerol. • The release of useful substances produced by cells or glands. • ...

B2.2.1 Animal Organs 2013-01-22

B2.2.1 Animal Organs crossword puzzle
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  1. a tissue which supports and protects the body (8)
  2. the organ made up mostly of liver tissue(5)
  3. produces digestive juices (8,5)
  4. a body structure that has a specific function and is made up of tissues.(5)
  5. a tissue which helps the body to move(8,6)
  6. an organ which controls insulin levels(8)
  7. a tissue which covers the outside and the inside of the stomach (10)
  8. the name of any small organ responsible for the production and release of a particular substance for the control of bodily functions.(5)
  9. a system of organs that perform a particular function (5,6)
  10. a group of cells with similar structure and function (6)
  11. an organ made up of muscle tissue, connective tissue , fat tissue .It pumps blood around the body.(5)
  12. a tissue which carries electrical signals around the body and in the brain(5)
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  1. a tissue which produces enzymes and hormones(8)
  2. a system which includes glands, the stomach, the small intestine, the liver, the large intestine(9,6)
  3. a gland which secretes adrenaline(7,6)
  4. where undigested food goes (6)
  5. makes up tissues (5)
  6. where water is absorbed from undigested food(5,9)
  7. a gland which produces FSH and LH (9)

19 Clues: makes up tissues (5) • where undigested food goes (6) • produces digestive juices (8,5) • a gland which produces FSH and LH (9) • a gland which secretes adrenaline(7,6) • an organ which controls insulin levels(8) • a tissue which helps the body to move(8,6) • the organ made up mostly of liver tissue(5) • a tissue which produces enzymes and hormones(8) • ...

Electromagnetic spectrum 2022-01-12

Electromagnetic spectrum crossword puzzle
Across
  1. wavelengths longer than those of visible light
  2. longest wavelength electromagnetic wave
  3. used in a heating appliance in the kitchen
Down
  1. doctors use to see the skeletal system
  2. light the small amount of waves a human can see
  3. spectrum the entire range of light that exists
  4. ray most energy of all the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum
  5. shorter wavelengths than visible light

8 Clues: doctors use to see the skeletal system • shorter wavelengths than visible light • longest wavelength electromagnetic wave • used in a heating appliance in the kitchen • wavelengths longer than those of visible light • light the small amount of waves a human can see • spectrum the entire range of light that exists • ...

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 2020-08-26

CROSSWORD PUZZLE crossword puzzle
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  1. 7. Brain is protected by _______
  2. 8. Organ protected by rib cage -
  3. 2. Joints of bones help us in _____________ of the body.
  4. 5. Bones and ________________ together forms the skeletal system.
  5. 4. Wrist is made up of small bones called______
Down
  1. 1. Frame work of bones is known as-
  2. 6. Bones and ____________ works together for movement of body
  3. 3. Backbone is made up of

8 Clues: 3. Backbone is made up of • 7. Brain is protected by _______ • 8. Organ protected by rib cage - • 1. Frame work of bones is known as- • 4. Wrist is made up of small bones called______ • 2. Joints of bones help us in _____________ of the body. • 6. Bones and ____________ works together for movement of body • ...

Muscular System 2024-03-14

Muscular System crossword puzzle
Across
  1. type of muscle found on the arm
  2. voluntary muscles that you basically have all control over
  3. primary function of the muscular system
  4. you can choose to move this muscle
Down
  1. when the muscle contracts without you being able to control it
  2. involuntary muscle that controls your heart beat
  3. involuntary muscles found in organs and provide unique functions
  4. attaches the muscles to the bones

8 Clues: type of muscle found on the arm • attaches the muscles to the bones • you can choose to move this muscle • primary function of the muscular system • involuntary muscle that controls your heart beat • voluntary muscles that you basically have all control over • when the muscle contracts without you being able to control it • ...

BODY SISTEMS 2025-04-16

BODY SISTEMS crossword puzzle
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  1. function by transferring oxygen that we bring in from our external environment
  2. pineal gland, pituitary gland
  3. all the bones
  4. contains those b cells and t cells that help us fight against disease-causing microbes
  5. include your brain and spinal cord
Down
  1. Two kinds:smooth and the cardiac
  2. the largest organ system of the body
  3. includes the blood the heart and all of the blood vessels

8 Clues: all the bones • pineal gland, pituitary gland • Two kinds:smooth and the cardiac • include your brain and spinal cord • the largest organ system of the body • includes the blood the heart and all of the blood vessels • function by transferring oxygen that we bring in from our external environment • ...

Worms 2025-11-10

Worms crossword puzzle
Across
  1. worms are classified as this type of animal
  2. skeletal system this part of the worm helps it to move
  3. animals that eat other animals
  4. worms and other animals sleep during the winter
Down
  1. a mollusc animal with a shell on its back
  2. the body of the worm is made up of this
  3. animals without bones
  4. by eating soil, the worm makes this

8 Clues: animals without bones • animals that eat other animals • by eating soil, the worm makes this • the body of the worm is made up of this • a mollusc animal with a shell on its back • worms are classified as this type of animal • worms and other animals sleep during the winter • skeletal system this part of the worm helps it to move

life science performance task 2023-06-02

life science performance task crossword puzzle
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  1. What is a group of cells with similar structures functioning together as a unit?
  2. system What are the glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body?
  3. What is the smallest unit that can live independently and makes up all living organisms and body tissues?
  4. system What is A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that help the body fight infections and other diseases?
  5. What are the organs that are involved in breathing?
  6. What is a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function?
Down
  1. system What is composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers?
  2. system What are the organs that take in food and liquids and break them down into substances that the body can use for energy, growth, and tissue repair?
  3. system What is the organized network of nerve tissue in the body?
  4. system What is a network of many different parts that work together to help you move?
  5. What is a group of anatomical structures that work together to perform a specific function or task?
  6. What pumps blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen?

12 Clues: What are the organs that are involved in breathing? • What pumps blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen? • system What is the organized network of nerve tissue in the body? • system What is composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers? • What is a group of cells with similar structures functioning together as a unit? • ...

Organ System Crossword 2022-05-29

Organ System Crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Odd shaped structures usually made of glands that produces hormones chemical substances produced in the body
  2. long red like string within your body to touch and feel usually connected to a core within your head
  3. This System delivers oxygen to the body tissues whilst removing carbon dioxide produced by metabolism usually Tube like structures that is near the heart sending blood and sugars and fats to it
  4. Organ system that takes in oxygen from the atmosphere
  5. Organ system that helps you take in food and breaks it down chemically and mechanically
  6. Small oval bodies that transport clean fluids back to the blood which drains the tissues into the blood
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  1. A system that flushes out or holds fluids usually a bag like structure eliminates wastes and regulates blood volume
  2. A System that gives meaty tissues within your arms to have force and strength to your body bundle of tissues
  3. Soft streachy tissue to protect you from bacteria dirt diseases and harm but is easily damaged
  4. Hard bone like structure that protects your body from danger same as the skin
  5. A system that can make you breed with the opposite gender to produce children usually caused by a white worm thing

11 Clues: Organ system that takes in oxygen from the atmosphere • Hard bone like structure that protects your body from danger same as the skin • Organ system that helps you take in food and breaks it down chemically and mechanically • Soft streachy tissue to protect you from bacteria dirt diseases and harm but is easily damaged • ...

LS9 U2 PT part 1 Body systems 2022-11-17

LS9 U2 PT part 1 Body systems crossword puzzle
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  1. : It breaks down food into nutrients, carbohydrates, lipids and carbs. Once in the bloodstream, they can be utilized by the body for growth, repair, and energy.
  2. : an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle is called _____.
  3. : Allows us to breathe. It brings oxygen into our bodies.
  4. : A system that helps protect your body from harmful substances.
  5. : a self-regulating system that feeds back a portion of the output to the input in order to adjust the output in the opposite direction.
  6. : an organ that controls everything that regulates our body.
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  1. : organs that involves the process of gas exchange called respiration
  2. : Provides nutrition and oxygen to your body's organs so they can perform their functions.
  3. : Helps respond to information. Helps maintain homeostasis
  4. : Is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar.
  5. : increases or multiplies an effect by having an impact on the process that caused it.
  6. : Helps to protect the body’s tissues and the organs.

12 Clues: : Helps to protect the body’s tissues and the organs. • : Is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. • : Allows us to breathe. It brings oxygen into our bodies. • : Helps respond to information. Helps maintain homeostasis • : an organ that controls everything that regulates our body. • : A system that helps protect your body from harmful substances. • ...

Medical diagnosis/Abbrev. 2023-01-15

Medical diagnosis/Abbrev. crossword puzzle
Across
  1. When a patient has an amputation below the joint of the knee
  2. disorder that affects the nerves. The immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs
  3. heart attack
  4. the damaged bone and cartilage of the hip is removed and replaced with prosthetic components.
  5. progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control.
Down
  1. Infection of the large intestine (colon) caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile.
  2. type of respiratory failure characterized by rapid onset of widespread inflammation in the lungs.
  3. difficulty breathing with exertion
  4. fractures are reconnected with plates and screws
  5. group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass. AGubnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the production of proteins needed to form healthy muscle.
  6. when a patient is able to move the skeletal system specifically the joint without help or assistance from another person or object in the envrionment
  7. A condition where the major blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed.

12 Clues: heart attack • difficulty breathing with exertion • fractures are reconnected with plates and screws • When a patient has an amputation below the joint of the knee • A condition where the major blood vessels supplying the heart are narrowed. • Infection of the large intestine (colon) caused by the bacteria Clostridium difficile. • ...

vocabulary 5 2021-12-07

vocabulary 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A muscle that works automatically in your body, such as those involved in digestion.
  2. Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
  3. The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood.
  4. A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement.
  5. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
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  1. Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints.
  2. The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.
  3. A muscle that is found only in the heart.
  4. A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
  5. A flap of tissue that seals off the trachea and prevents food from entering.

10 Clues: A muscle that is found only in the heart. • A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement. • Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. • Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints. • The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood. • ...

vocabulary 5 2021-12-07

vocabulary 5 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. A muscle that works automatically in your body, such as those involved in digestion.
  2. Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system.
  3. The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood.
  4. A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement.
  5. Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
Down
  1. Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints.
  2. The process by which the body breaks down food into small nutrient molecules.
  3. A muscle that is found only in the heart.
  4. A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
  5. A flap of tissue that seals off the trachea and prevents food from entering.

10 Clues: A muscle that is found only in the heart. • A muscle that attaches to the bone for movement. • Strong connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. • A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. • Strong connective tissue that holds bones together in movable joints. • The process by which nutrients pass from the digestive system to the blood. • ...

Cells Cross Word Puzzle 2024-02-28

Cells Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. synthesizing proteins by translating the genetic code transcribed in mRNA into an amino acid sequence.
  2. provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell
  3. recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism
  4. body prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
  5. organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
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  1. generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
  2. produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes
  3. the digestive system of the cell
  4. membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
  5. serves both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell's control center

10 Clues: the digestive system of the cell • produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes • organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system • recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism • provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell • ...

Crozzle 2024-07-09

Crozzle crossword puzzle
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  1. - Programming language that allows you to implement complex things on web pages.
  2. - The standard markup language for creating web pages.
  3. - Measure of how easy and efficient a system is to use.
  4. - Design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices.
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  1. - Use of different content forms such as text, audio, images, animations, video, and interactive content.
  2. - Language used for describing the presentation of a document written in a markup language.
  3. - Technique of photographing successive drawings or positions of puppets or models to create an illusion of movement.
  4. - System that allows users to move through a website.
  5. - Popular framework for building responsive websites.
  6. - Visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website.

10 Clues: - System that allows users to move through a website. • - Popular framework for building responsive websites. • - The standard markup language for creating web pages. • - Measure of how easy and efficient a system is to use. • - Design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices. • - Visual guide that represents the skeletal framework of a website. • ...

Muscles 2013-04-22

Muscles crossword puzzle
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  1. The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder
  2. Freely movable joints
  3. A very powerful superficial bipennate muscle that is in the back part of the lower leg
  4. One muscle type
  5. The muscle principally responsible for extension of the elbow joint
  6. One function of the skeletal system
  7. One type of twitch fibre
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  1. Its functions are to move the scapulae and support the arm
  2. A family of ATP-dependent motor proteins and are best known for their role in muscle contraction
  3. Consciously controlled muscle
  4. A globular multi-functional protein that forms microfilaments
  5. One type of contraction
  6. Furthest away from the midline
  7. Lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow
  8. Found close to the midline

15 Clues: One muscle type • Freely movable joints • One type of contraction • One type of twitch fibre • Found close to the midline • Consciously controlled muscle • Furthest away from the midline • One function of the skeletal system • The muscle forming the rounded contour of the shoulder • Lies on the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow • ...

Wellness and Body Basics Example 2023-02-05

Wellness and Body Basics Example crossword puzzle
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  1. What movements do smooth muscles do.
  2. this connects bone to bone
  3. What type of bones are legs and bones?
  4. What side of the heart does deoxygenated blood come in?
  5. What are the two bottom chambers of the heart?
  6. What is blood mostly made of?
  7. this connects muscle to bone
  8. What are the main airways into the lungs?
  9. What are the top two chambers of the heat?
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  1. What joint gives the widest range of motion? (__ and ___)
  2. What is the skeletal system of the body?
  3. When there is progressive loss of bone tissue/density
  4. Where does gas exchange take place in the lungs?
  5. What do white blood cells do?
  6. The decrease in muscle size/strength after long periods of low muscle usage.

15 Clues: this connects bone to bone • this connects muscle to bone • What do white blood cells do? • What is blood mostly made of? • What movements do smooth muscles do. • What type of bones are legs and bones? • What is the skeletal system of the body? • What are the main airways into the lungs? • What are the top two chambers of the heat? • ...

Body Systems in an Animal 2024-01-25

Body Systems in an Animal crossword puzzle
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  1. Located at the base of the brain, the master gland
  2. To provide movement for the proper functioning of organs
  3. Controls motor control and sensation
  4. Female reproductive gland that produces eggs
  5. Simple stomach, one compartment
  6. Transports water, oxygen, and wastes
  7. Provides frame and support for all systems and organs
  8. Composed of glands that secrete hormones
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  1. These eat large amounts of fibrous materials
  2. Takes oxygen from the air, places it in the bloodstream, and removes carbon dioxide
  3. Takes in food and digests it to a form the body can use
  4. Male reproductive gland that produces sperm
  5. Creates egg and sperm cells
  6. Rids the body of wastes,flushes it out of urinary tract
  7. Center of the circulatory system

15 Clues: Creates egg and sperm cells • Simple stomach, one compartment • Center of the circulatory system • Controls motor control and sensation • Transports water, oxygen, and wastes • Composed of glands that secrete hormones • Male reproductive gland that produces sperm • These eat large amounts of fibrous materials • Female reproductive gland that produces eggs • ...

Olgies 2023-11-01

Olgies crossword puzzle
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  1. study of mammals
  2. study of life in the ocean
  3. study of heredity
  4. the study of all types of animals and everything about them
  5. study of freshwater systems, such as lakes, ponds, and lakes
  6. study of the bones and the disorders and diseases of the skeletal;l system
  7. study of animals without a backbone
  8. study of volcanoes and volcano related phenomena
  9. the study of living things and everything about it
  10. study of the properties of matter and how matter changes into new substances
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  1. study of fish
  2. study of the geologic features of the ocean floor including plate tectonics of the ocean
  3. study of viruses and viral diseases
  4. study of worms particularly parasite forms such as tapeworm
  5. study of fungi and yeast

15 Clues: study of fish • study of mammals • study of heredity • study of fungi and yeast • study of life in the ocean • study of viruses and viral diseases • study of animals without a backbone • study of volcanoes and volcano related phenomena • the study of living things and everything about it • study of worms particularly parasite forms such as tapeworm • ...

Cells Cross Word Puzzle 2024-02-28

Cells Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
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  1. synthesizing proteins by translating the genetic code transcribed in mRNA into an amino acid sequence.
  2. provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell
  3. recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism
  4. body prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
  5. organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
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  1. generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
  2. produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes
  3. the digestive system of the cell
  4. membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
  5. serves both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell's control center

10 Clues: the digestive system of the cell • produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes • organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system • recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism • provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell • ...

Cells Cross Word Puzzle 2024-02-28

Cells Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. synthesizing proteins by translating the genetic code transcribed in mRNA into an amino acid sequence.
  2. provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell
  3. recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism
  4. body prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
  5. organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
Down
  1. generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
  2. produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes
  3. the digestive system of the cell
  4. membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
  5. serves both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell's control center

10 Clues: the digestive system of the cell • produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes • organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system • recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism • provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell • ...

Cells Cross Word Puzzle 2024-02-28

Cells Cross Word Puzzle crossword puzzle
Across
  1. synthesizing proteins by translating the genetic code transcribed in mRNA into an amino acid sequence.
  2. provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell
  3. recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism
  4. body prepares proteins and lipid (fat) molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
  5. organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
Down
  1. generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cell's biochemical reactions
  2. produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes
  3. the digestive system of the cell
  4. membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell
  5. serves both as the repository of genetic information and as the cell's control center

10 Clues: the digestive system of the cell • produce and assemble the cell's ribosomes • organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system • recticulum calcium storage, protein synthesis and lipid metabolism • provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell • ...

Vocabulary: Respiratory System 2021-12-08

Vocabulary: Respiratory System crossword puzzle
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  1. a sheet of skeletal muscle below the lungs, that pushes and pulls as we inhale and exhale
  2. wind-pipe; a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchus/bronchi
  3. tiny sacs of lung tissue, specialized for the movement of gases between air and blood
  4. voice box; a passageway for air moving from pharynx to trachea; contains vocal cords
  5. short, hair-like structures in the nasal passage, trachea and bronchus that filter and sweep contaminants from the respiratory tract
  6. a flap of elastic cartilage that closes over the larynx when food passes by during swallowing
  7. the primary organs of the respiratory system
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  1. tiny blood vessels that surround the alveoli, and take part in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide gases
  2. progressively smaller tubular branches of the airways
  3. The two major air passageways that branch from the trachea, and direct air into the left and right lungs
  4. a protective secretion in the respiratory system; helps trap particles like pollen or smoke
  5. is one of the two places where the respiratory system begins; lead to the oropharynx
  6. is one of two places where the respiratory system begins; leads to the nasal cavity/nasopharynx

13 Clues: the primary organs of the respiratory system • progressively smaller tubular branches of the airways • wind-pipe; a tube that connects the larynx to the bronchus/bronchi • voice box; a passageway for air moving from pharynx to trachea; contains vocal cords • is one of the two places where the respiratory system begins; lead to the oropharynx • ...

Muscular System 2024-04-04

Muscular System crossword puzzle
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  1. muscle fibres that produce most of its energy aerobically for the prolonged generation of power.
  2. one of hundreds of thousands of cylindrical subunits that make up a skeletal muscle cell
  3. striated, voluntary muscle tissue
  4. a group of several hereditary conditions in which the skeletal muscles degenerate, lose strength and are gradually replaced by fatty and fibrous tissue
  5. chronic muscular pain and tenderness associated with fatigue, can be caused by infections diseases, trauma or medications
  6. a high-energy compound that regenerates ATP in muscle cells
  7. protein that makes up the thick filament in a muscle fibre
  8. reduction in size, tome, and power of a muscle
  9. an explanation for muscle contraction based on the movement of actin filaments in relation to myosin filaments
  10. protein that makes up the thin filament in a muscle fibre
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  1. skeletal muscle cell
  2. muscle fibres that produces most of its energy anaerobically, for the rapid generation of power. Vulnerable to fatigue.
  3. one of many microscopic, string-like structures, composed of actin and myosin.
  4. muscular contraction that lasts a fraction of a second
  5. striated, involuntary muscle found only in the heart
  6. ATP
  7. exercise-induced increase in muscle mass due to increase in size, not number, of muscle fibres
  8. non-striated, involuntary muscle tissue found in walls of internal organs

18 Clues: ATP • skeletal muscle cell • striated, voluntary muscle tissue • reduction in size, tome, and power of a muscle • striated, involuntary muscle found only in the heart • muscular contraction that lasts a fraction of a second • protein that makes up the thin filament in a muscle fibre • protein that makes up the thick filament in a muscle fibre • ...

Nervous System 2021-03-24

Nervous System crossword puzzle
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  1. 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
  2. are motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system and towards muscles to cause movement
  3. a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve between adjacent Schwann cells
  4. a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber
  5. he part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles
  6. a specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal
  7. any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should
  8. the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells
  9. the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body
  10. a large granular body found in neurons
  11. generally can refer to any neuron that acts as an intermediary in passing signals between two other neurons
  12. portion of a nerve cell that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body
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  1. are sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain
  2. are small swellings that are found at the terminal ends of axons
  3. 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
  4. myelin is an insulating layer or sheath that forms around nerves including those in the brain and spinal cord
  5. a short branched extension of a nerve cell
  6. the membrane that receives a signal
  7. the nucleus-containing central part of a neuron exclusive of its axons and dendrites
  8. are the main glial cells of the peripheral nervous system
  9. a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions
  10. a sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body
  11. the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord
  12. a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies

24 Clues: the membrane that receives a signal • a large granular body found in neurons • a short branched extension of a nerve cell • a specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal • the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord • a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies • are the main glial cells of the peripheral nervous system • ...

Ch. 13 Muscles & Joints 2021-07-28

Ch. 13 Muscles & Joints crossword puzzle
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  1. help improve symptoms, increase function, and slow the disease progression
  2. found in linings of the stomach, esophagus, uterus, and bladder
  3. bone surface covered with cartilage
  4. degenerative joint disease where cartilage becomes thinner and less elastic
  5. contain a narcotic and an NSAID or acetaminophen
  6. deposition of sodium urate around a joint
  7. surface covered by a build filled fibrous sac
  8. chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs
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  1. voluntary striated muscle
  2. relieve pain by interrupting the pain pathway
  3. bone surface is attached by fibrous connective tissue
  4. Work by blocking normal muscle function
  5. destruction of the synovial membrane by the immune system, which causes joint inflammation
  6. helps decrease the autoantibody production
  7. involuntary, found in heart

15 Clues: voluntary striated muscle • involuntary, found in heart • bone surface covered with cartilage • Work by blocking normal muscle function • deposition of sodium urate around a joint • helps decrease the autoantibody production • relieve pain by interrupting the pain pathway • surface covered by a build filled fibrous sac • contain a narcotic and an NSAID or acetaminophen • ...

chap 3 2024-10-30

chap 3 crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Results from failure of bone of limbs to grow toappropriate length compared to the size of head and trunk
  2. fibrous tissue
  3. malformation of skull due to _premature closure of cranial sutures
  4. abnormal softening of bones in adults
  5. Articulation of joints permitting variety of movements
  6. congenital defect
  7. marrow
  8. death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood flow
  9. Forward slipping movement of body of one of lower lumbar vertebrae or sacrum
  10. Protects major organs of nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems
  11. Defective bone growth in children due to lack of _vitamin D_
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  1. union of two or more bones
  2. inflammation of a bone
  3. system
  4. Abnormal breakdown of bone usually in pelvis, skull, spine, and legs followed by abnormal bone formation

15 Clues: system • marrow • fibrous tissue • congenital defect • inflammation of a bone • union of two or more bones • abnormal softening of bones in adults • death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood flow • Articulation of joints permitting variety of movements • Defective bone growth in children due to lack of _vitamin D_ • ...

Muscle Groups Crossword 2014-05-21

Muscle Groups Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. opposite of what the pectoralis does
  2. attaches muscle to bone so the skeletal structure can move
  3. help perform trunk rotational movement of the body
  4. "toward the middle"
  5. attaches at the collarbone, sternum and upper arm. moves the arm to the medial part of the body
  6. two or more skeletal joints moving during an exercise
  7. biceps bend the arm at this point
  8. if they are visibel, may be referred to as the "six pack"
  9. alone on an island or single skeletal joint moving
  10. strong quads and hamstrings can prevent this from getting injured
  11. abnormal stress that creates an adaption
  12. Rectus ____ or Biceps ____ refers to the large leg bone from the knee to the hip
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  1. one of three that point your toes away from you
  2. row a boat or pull start a lawn mower using these
  3. prefix meaning "to come before" - indicates the front side of the body
  4. Leg Muscle meaning large toward the middle
  5. prefix can be put in your car - muscle points the toes away from you
  6. what the glutes do to lift a leg behind you
  7. prefix meaning three
  8. prefix meaning four - cannot kick without them
  9. what the pectoralis does, triceps and anterior deltoids do
  10. meaning the back side
  11. Posterior side - Diamond shape
  12. prefix meaning two
  13. Compoud leg exercise done walking or in "russian form
  14. meaning "to the side"

26 Clues: prefix meaning two • "toward the middle" • prefix meaning three • meaning the back side • meaning "to the side" • Posterior side - Diamond shape • biceps bend the arm at this point • opposite of what the pectoralis does • abnormal stress that creates an adaption • Leg Muscle meaning large toward the middle • what the glutes do to lift a leg behind you • ...

cadence 7st 2022-01-31

cadence 7st crossword puzzle
Across
  1. supports and protects
  2. connects to spine
  3. smooth outer layer
Down
  1. bones to bones
  2. does not connect to spine

5 Clues: bones to bones • connects to spine • smooth outer layer • supports and protects • does not connect to spine

Homeostasis 2022-06-13

Homeostasis crossword puzzle
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  1. a process of producing offspring, to produce one another.
  2. It aids in the maintenance of our bodies' shape, movement, and protection of organs, as well as the storage of minerals.
  3. is a collection of cells that have a similar structure and perform the same job.
  4. Is a procedure in which the entire biological system adjusts to changing environmental situations to preserve stability.
  5. transports oxygen-rich cells throughout your body.
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  1. it joins to the bone so that we may control movement and protect our bodies.
  2. a part of the body that performs certain functions.
  3. is a sensory-receptor-rich area of the nervous system.
  4. it aids in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues as well as the elimination of waste materials.
  5. It transmits a signal to our body and receives data from everywhere throughout the body.
  6. Skin, as well as other related components such as hair and nails, make up an organ system.
  7. virus-resistant and virus-protected

12 Clues: virus-resistant and virus-protected • transports oxygen-rich cells throughout your body. • a part of the body that performs certain functions. • is a sensory-receptor-rich area of the nervous system. • a process of producing offspring, to produce one another. • it joins to the bone so that we may control movement and protect our bodies. • ...

ch 8 anatomy vocab remembering project 2024-01-24

ch 8 anatomy vocab remembering project crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Cell membrane of skeletal muscle
  2. Pigment responsible for the red color of blood
  3. Another pigment that is synthesized in muscle cells and imparts the reddish-brown color of skeletal muscle tissue
  4. Type of connective tissue, forms broad fibrous sheets; attach to bone or to coverings of adjacent muscles
  5. Increase in the number of motor units being activated
  6. Another word for prime mover
  7. Movable end of the muscle
  8. mover A muscle that provides most of the movement
  9. Immovable end of the muscle
  10. smooth muscle Composed of sheets of spindle-shaped cells in close contact with one another
  11. muscle Muscle found in the heart only
  12. Threadlike structures that lie parallel to one another in the sarcoplasm
  13. A single contraction that lasts only a fraction of a second
  14. Enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the muscle fiber and prevents a single nerve impulse from continuously stimulating the muscle fiber
  15. smooth muscle The muscle fibers are separate rather than organized into sheets
  16. Cytoplasm of the skeletal muscles
  17. Tiny vesicles that store neurotransmitters
  18. Muscles that can resists the prime movers actions and cause movement in the opposite direction
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  1. end plate
  2. A chemical that is released through the motor neuron helping with muscle contraction
  3. Thick protein filament bands in the myofibrils to help with contraction
  4. phosphate Molecule that makes it possible to regenerate ATP from ADP and phosphate
  5. Thin protein filament bands in the myofibrils to help with contraction
  6. unit A motor neuron and the muscle fibers that it controls
  7. the resulting forceful, sustained contraction lacks even partial relaxation
  8. response A skeletal muscle fiber normally does not contract partially; if it contracts at all, it contracts fully
  9. debt The amount of oxygen liver cells require to convert the accumulated lactic acid into glucose, plus the amount muscle cells require to restore ATP and creatine phosphate to their original concentrations
  10. Layers of fibrous connective tissue; which separate an individual skeletal muscles from adjacent muscles and hold it in position
  11. filament model
  12. period The delay between the time the stimulus was applied and the time the muscle fiber responded Tetanic contraction(tetanus)
  13. stimulus Minimal strength to cause a contraction
  14. junction Connective between the motor neuron and the muscle fiber
  15. Segment of a myofibril that extends from one Z line to the next Z line
  16. neuron Axon from a nerve cell
  17. Muscles that contract and assist the prime mover
  18. impulse Much like a nerve impulse
  19. A muscle is mounted in a special device and when it contracts it pulls on a lever and the movement is recorded on this
  20. reticulum Within the sarcoplasm of a muscle fiber, Network of membranous channels that surround each myofibril and run parallel to it
  21. A neurotransmitter that stimulates skeletal muscle fibers to contract
  22. A muscle exercised strenuously for a prolonged period may lose its ability to contract
  23. tubules Another type of membranous channels, extends inward as invaginations from the fibers membrane and passes all the way through the fiber
  24. tone Even when a muscle appears to be at rest, it's fibers undergo some sustained contraction

42 Clues: end plate • filament model • Movable end of the muscle • Immovable end of the muscle • Another word for prime mover • neuron Axon from a nerve cell • Cell membrane of skeletal muscle • impulse Much like a nerve impulse • Cytoplasm of the skeletal muscles • muscle Muscle found in the heart only • Tiny vesicles that store neurotransmitters • ...

skeletal crossword 2020-09-29

skeletal crossword crossword puzzle
Across
  1. a natural tie
  2. wrist bones
  3. these are important for posture
  4. where you get shin splints
  5. the part that the skin on top gets blisters
  6. soft spots in baby's head
  7. shoulder blades
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  1. funny bone
  2. looks like a wrench
  3. the round depression in your os coxae
  4. little feet found on vertebrae
  5. big toe
  6. these can be true or false
  7. 14 in your hand
  8. used for hitchiking
  9. ankle bone

16 Clues: big toe • funny bone • ankle bone • wrist bones • a natural tie • 14 in your hand • shoulder blades • looks like a wrench • used for hitchiking • soft spots in baby's head • these can be true or false • where you get shin splints • little feet found on vertebrae • these are important for posture • the round depression in your os coxae • the part that the skin on top gets blisters

Skeletal Muscles 2024-03-20

Skeletal Muscles crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Extend head and neck and moves legs
  2. Joint expands
  3. Insertion is the iliac crest and linea alba
  4. Is extended by the triceps brachii
  5. Limb moves away from median plane
  6. Joint bends
  7. Originates at the sternum
  8. Closes the jaw
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  1. Limb moves towards median plane
  2. Origin is the cervical and thoracic vertebrae
  3. Insertion point is the tibia
  4. Function is to extend the thigh
  5. Origin of the scapula and insertion is humerus
  6. The insertion of the latissimus dorsi
  7. Origin of the biceps femoris
  8. Is the origin and insertion of the intercostal

16 Clues: Joint bends • Joint expands • Closes the jaw • Originates at the sternum • Insertion point is the tibia • Origin of the biceps femoris • Limb moves towards median plane • Function is to extend the thigh • Limb moves away from median plane • Is extended by the triceps brachii • Extend head and neck and moves legs • The insertion of the latissimus dorsi • ...

Muscular Skeletal 2025-10-12

Muscular Skeletal crossword puzzle
Across
  1. Pivot joints allow ___ around a single axis. (ex-neck, forearm)
  2. ___ connect bones to other bones.
  3. Muscles work in pairs—when one contracts, the other ___. (e.g., biceps and triceps).
  4. Skeletal muscles are ___ muscles, meaning they are under conscious control.
  5. Hinge joints allow movement in ___ direction only (like the hinge of a door) — flexion and extension. (ex- elbow, knee, fingers, toes)
  6. Ball-and-___ joints Allows movement in almost all directions — rotation, flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. (ex – shoulder, hip)
  7. The ___, or thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
  8. The ___ maximus is the largest muscle in the body and is responsible for hip movement.
Down
  1. The skull protects the brain and is made up of ___ bones.
  2. The smallest bone is the ___ in the middle ear.
  3. Cartilage is a flexible ___ tissue found in joints, rib cage, ears, nose, and between bones—especially in infants.
  4. Condyloid, or ___ joints, allow movement but no rotation — flexion, extension, abduction, and adduction. (ex – wrist)
  5. Tendons connect ___ to bones.
  6. Joints are where two bones meet and are classified by ___: fixed, partially movable, and freely movable (synovial joints).
  7. ___, or plane, joints allow sliding or gliding movements — limited movement in multiple directions. (ex-joints between small bones of wrist, ankle, vertebrae)
  8. ___ joints allow movement in two directions — back-and-forth and side-to-side. (ex – thumb)

16 Clues: Tendons connect ___ to bones. • ___ connect bones to other bones. • The smallest bone is the ___ in the middle ear. • The skull protects the brain and is made up of ___ bones. • Pivot joints allow ___ around a single axis. (ex-neck, forearm) • Skeletal muscles are ___ muscles, meaning they are under conscious control. • ...

Science Midterm 2020-12-17

Science Midterm crossword puzzle
Across
  1. is caused by constant random movement of molecules from area of high to low concentration (Diffusion and Osmosis Wall)
  2. All living things are made of(Living Things Wall)
  3. Living things need and use to survive ( Living Things Wall)
  4. is diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane(Diffusion and Osmosis Wall)
  5. The _____ system provides protection for soft, internal organs(Organ Systems Wall)
  6. means having multiple cells(Living Things Wall)
  7. The ___system sends electrical signals to the muscles(Organ Systems Wall)
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  1. means having only one cell(Living Things Wall)
  2. Living things produce offspring as part of reproduction (Living Things Wall)
  3. The ____ is the primary organ of the respiratory system (Organ Systems Wall)
  4. Is a stretchy tube that travels down the back of the throat (Organ Systems Wall)
  5. The ___ is a muscular pump that circulates blood throughout the body (Organ Systems Wall)

12 Clues: means having only one cell(Living Things Wall) • means having multiple cells(Living Things Wall) • All living things are made of(Living Things Wall) • Living things need and use to survive ( Living Things Wall) • The ___system sends electrical signals to the muscles(Organ Systems Wall) • Living things produce offspring as part of reproduction (Living Things Wall) • ...

Circulation 2 Crossword 2016-01-14

Circulation 2 Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. The blood cells involved in clotting
  2. Where all blood cells are produced (two words)
  3. Organelle that is absent in red blood cells
  4. The lymph nodes contain many ____ blood cells which attack germs
  5. One function of the lymph system is to return _____ fluid to the blood
  6. When red blood cells get to the lungs they lose CO2 and gain ________
  7. Red pigment which carries oxygen
  8. Lymph _____ are located where germs are most likely to enter the body
  9. Red blood cells are indented on both sides: what is the name for this?
  10. One function of the lymph system is to transport these
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  1. Clotting factor which is converted to thrombin by an enzyme from the platelets
  2. Lymph is kept moving by the squeezing of ____________ muscles
  3. Lymph vessels (lymphatics) have ________ to stop the lymph flowing backwards
  4. Another name for red blood cells
  5. Lymph vessels which absorb digested lipids in the small intestine
  6. Clotting factor which is converted to fibrin by thrombin
  7. The role of white blood cells
  8. Lymph is cleaned up and is returned to the bloodstream by valves in the _______
  9. Mineral salt in the blood which is essential for clotting

19 Clues: The role of white blood cells • Another name for red blood cells • Red pigment which carries oxygen • The blood cells involved in clotting • Organelle that is absent in red blood cells • Where all blood cells are produced (two words) • One function of the lymph system is to transport these • Clotting factor which is converted to fibrin by thrombin • ...

Body Systems 2026-03-09

Body Systems crossword puzzle
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  1. The part of your nervous system that includes all the nerves branching out from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body.
  2. The body system that produces reproductive cells and enables reproduction; different structures in males and females.
  3. The body system made up of three types of muscle (skeletal, cardiac, and smooth) that enables movement, maintains posture, and generates body heat.
  4. The type of muscle attached to your bones that allows voluntary movement you can control.
  5. A large muscle below your lungs that controls breathing by contracting and relaxing.
  6. Organs that produce and release substances like hormones or sweat.
  7. The body system made up of glands that produce hormones to regulate metabolism, growth, reproduction,and mood.
  8. The body system that brings oxygen into your body and removes carbon dioxide through the lungs and airways.
  9. The network of vessels, nodes, and organs that drains excess tissue fluid, filters out pathogens, and returns cleaned fluid to your bloodstream.
  10. The body system consisting of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra that filters blood to remove waste and excess water.
  11. The body system made up of 206 bones in adults that provides framework and support, protects vital organs, and produces red blood cells.
  12. A structure made up of different tissues that performs a specific function in your body.
  13. Tiny air sacs in your lungs where gas exchange occurs; oxygen enters your blood and carbon dioxide leaves your blood.
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  1. The type of muscle found in your internal organs that contracts automatically without you thinking about it.
  2. The body system that breaks down food into nutrients your body can use for energy and growth.
  3. A group of organs working together to perform one or more specific functions in your body.
  4. hormones throughout your body.
  5. The body system consisting of your heart, blood vessels, and blood that transports oxygen,
  6. Tubes that carry blood throughout your body; include arteries, veins, and capillaries.
  7. System Your body's protective barrier made up of your skin, hair, and nails; protects internal organs and regulates temperature.
  8. The body system that detects stimuli, processes information, and coordinates all body activities through electrical signals.
  9. The type of muscle that makes up your heart; contracts automatically without you thinking about
  10. The state of balance your body maintains to stay alive and healthy; all body systems work together to maintain this balance.
  11. Chemical messengers produced by glands that travel through your bloodstream to affect distant organs and control body functions.
  12. System The body system that protects you from infections and disease by filtering out pathogens and producing white blood cells.

25 Clues: hormones throughout your body. • Organs that produce and release substances like hormones or sweat. • A large muscle below your lungs that controls breathing by contracting and relaxing. • Tubes that carry blood throughout your body; include arteries, veins, and capillaries. • ...

Hierarchical organization of interacting systems in a human body 2022-06-08

Hierarchical organization of interacting systems in a human body crossword puzzle
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  1. Example heart, arteries, capillaries, veins, blood, white blood cells.
  2. Removes waste products from the body.
  3. The mechanism of the body to maintain the levels of hormones in the body in the desired limits.
  4. Breaks down food to give the body energy.
  5. These act like "wires" sending signals around our body.
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  1. A chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body.
  2. Works with the skeletal system to allow the body to move.
  3. The tendency to resist change in order to maintain a stable, relatively constant internal environment.
  4. Example mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, large intestine etc.
  5. Produces chemicals (hormones) that control many of the body's functions.
  6. A group of people or things arranged in order of rank or the people that rank at the top of such a system.
  7. Carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

12 Clues: Removes waste products from the body. • Breaks down food to give the body energy. • Carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart. • These act like "wires" sending signals around our body. • Works with the skeletal system to allow the body to move. • A chemical substances that act like messenger molecules in the body. • ...

Animals, Skeletons, Sesame Street 2022-04-08

Animals, Skeletons, Sesame Street crossword puzzle
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  1. he lives in a trash can
  2. the bone that covers your heart
  3. have 12 color receptors in their eyes as compared to humans and are in the water
  4. the main character of sesame street
  5. blue monster ( fyi not cookie monster )
  6. pops up in Elmo's window
  7. a sea animal with a horn
  8. part of your knee ends with a "t" and starts with "L"
  9. yellow bird with a large beak
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  1. a blue monster who likes to eat sweets
  2. A reptile often kept as a pet in the Australia desert
  3. a squid looking like it has a cape
  4. the 1rst part of the arm bone
  5. the main part of the skeletal system that covers your brain
  6. our class bird name

15 Clues: our class bird name • he lives in a trash can • pops up in Elmo's window • a sea animal with a horn • the 1rst part of the arm bone • yellow bird with a large beak • the bone that covers your heart • a squid looking like it has a cape • the main character of sesame street • a blue monster who likes to eat sweets • blue monster ( fyi not cookie monster ) • ...

Endocrine System 2023-09-03

Endocrine System crossword puzzle
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  1. USE DUCTS TO MORE HORMONES
  2. LOCATED IN THE MEDIASTINUM JUST BENEATH THE STERNUM
  3. ENHANCES THE EFFECTS OF THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
  4. THE PRINCIPLE GLUCOCORTICOIDS IS
  5. THE HORMONE PRODUCES THE HIGHEST AMOUNT AT NIGHT
  6. A CLASSIFICATION OF A HORMONE
  7. THE LAYER OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS THAT SECRETES
  8. OVARIES AND TESTES ARE THE TARGET ORGANS FOR THIS HORMONE
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  1. WHAT DO BETA CELLS SECRETE
  2. LOCATED ON THE POSTERIOR SIDE OF THE THYROID
  3. A HORMONE FROM THE ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND THAT STIMULATES MILK PRODUCTION
  4. ACTS ON THE KIDNEYS TO PROMOTE Na+ RETENTION AND K+ EXCRETION
  5. HORMONE INCREASES BLOOD Ca+ LEVELS
  6. ACTS ON THE KIDNEYS TO REDUCE URINE VOLUME AND PREVENT DEHYDRATION
  7. HORMONE PROMOTES PROTEIN SYNTHESE, LIPID AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM, BONE AND SKELETAL MUSCLE GROWTH

15 Clues: USE DUCTS TO MORE HORMONES • WHAT DO BETA CELLS SECRETE • A CLASSIFICATION OF A HORMONE • THE PRINCIPLE GLUCOCORTICOIDS IS • HORMONE INCREASES BLOOD Ca+ LEVELS • LOCATED ON THE POSTERIOR SIDE OF THE THYROID • THE LAYER OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS THAT SECRETES • THE HORMONE PRODUCES THE HIGHEST AMOUNT AT NIGHT • LOCATED IN THE MEDIASTINUM JUST BENEATH THE STERNUM • ...

Musculoskeletal : The Human Body 2018-01-11

Musculoskeletal : The Human Body crossword puzzle
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  1. globular contractile protein that interacts with myosin for muscle contraction
  2. muscle tissue muscle tissue found only in the heart; cardiac contractions pump blood throughout the body and maintain blood pressure
  3. long cylindrical structures that lie parallel to the muscle fiber
  4. bones are eight bones that form the cranial cavity, which encloses the brain and serves as an attachment site for the muscles of the head and neck.
  5. muscle tissue occurs in the walls of hollow organs such as the intestines, stomach, and urinary bladder, and around passages such as the respiratory tract and blood vessels
  6. bones form the face, provide cavities for the sense organs (eyes, mouth, and nose), protect the entrances to the digestive and respiratory tracts, and serve as attachment points for facial muscles.
  7. (AChE) enzyme that breaks down ACh into acetyl and choline
  8. muscle tissue forms skeletal muscles, which attach to bones and control locomotion and any movement that can be consciously controlled
  9. small structures that make up myofibrils
  10. contractile protein that interacts with actin for muscle contraction
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  1. skeleton is a skeleton formed by a fluid-filled compartment within the body, called the coelom.
  2. plasma membrane of a skeletal muscle fiber
  3. is the process of deposition of mineral salts on the collagen fiber matrix that crystallizes and hardens the tissue.
  4. is a connective tissue that constitutes the endoskeleton. It contains specialized cells and a matrix of mineral salts and collagen fibers.
  5. functional unit of skeletal muscle
  6. a skeleton that consists of hard, mineralized structures located within the soft tissue of organisms
  7. an external skeleton that consists of a hard encasement on the surface of an organism.
  8. ossicles the middle ear transmit sounds from the air as vibrations to the fluid-filled cochlea
  9. skeleton forms the central axis of the body and includes the bones of the skull, ossicles of the middle ear, hyoid bone of the throat, vertebral column, and the thoracic cage.

19 Clues: functional unit of skeletal muscle • small structures that make up myofibrils • plasma membrane of a skeletal muscle fiber • (AChE) enzyme that breaks down ACh into acetyl and choline • long cylindrical structures that lie parallel to the muscle fiber • contractile protein that interacts with actin for muscle contraction • ...

Muscular System Crossword 2023-05-01

Muscular System Crossword crossword puzzle
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  1. Muscles you do not have conscious control over
  2. Makes muscle cells grow in size;essential to mantain strength and flexibility
  3. Voluntary;type of muscle that works to control some movements in your body
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  1. Involuntary;type of muscle that is found only in your heart
  2. Muscles you have control over(ex. smiling, moving)
  3. Muscles are nesscary for all movements and____functions
  4. This is where the cardiac muscle is found
  5. These are what skeletal muscles are attached to
  6. At the end of each bone;ataches skeletal muscles to bone
  7. Voluntary;type of muscle that provides force that can move your bones

10 Clues: This is where the cardiac muscle is found • Muscles you do not have conscious control over • These are what skeletal muscles are attached to • Muscles you have control over(ex. smiling, moving) • Muscles are nesscary for all movements and____functions • At the end of each bone;ataches skeletal muscles to bone • ...

week 7 vocab systems 2020-10-20

week 7 vocab systems crossword puzzle
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  1. systemTransports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, heat, etc... around the body
  2. system
  3. body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous systems
  4. System
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  1. systemBreaks down food into absorbable units that enter the blood for distribution to body cells.
  2. An individual living thing
  3. system Brings oxygen into the body. Gets rid of carbon dioxide.
  4. of skeletal muscles, tendons that connect muscles to bones, and ligaments that attach bones together to form joint
  5. A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

9 Clues: system • System • An individual living thing • system Brings oxygen into the body. Gets rid of carbon dioxide. • A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body • systemTransports oxygen, waste, nutrients, hormones, heat, etc... around the body • ...