skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

SPD Ch. 1-4 2024-03-13

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Highly resistant to disinfectant and very difficult to kill
Capable of producing disease
This microorganism destroys cells and has no means of movement
These vowels help ease pronunciation of medical terms
Surgical fixation
One-celled animal organisms that are aerobic and live in moist habitats
Soiled items must be separated from their clean counterparts and only travel in one direction from the soiled area to the clean processing area
Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen
Voice box
Survives by feeding on living and dead organisms
Fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone
This system gives the body shape and support
A cart prepared for an individual procedure
Cutting into an organ
This precaution states that all bodily fluids including blood are presumed to be infectious
The removal of all visible and non visible soil and any other foreign material from medical devices being processed
Infectious protein particle that are found in the brain, dura matter

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These microorganisms become resistant to antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections
Largest component of the blood
Throat
Medical term for surgical removal
Must have oxygen eliminated from the environment in order to grow
This stage is a state of active growth of microorganisms
Maintaining appropriate personal skills, such as attendance and assuming individual responsibility for your actions refers to what skill?
Used to classify bacteria as a positive or negative depending on whether they retain or lose the primary stain
Meaning immediately or at once
This gland stimulates skeletal and body growth
Suffix meaning origin
State of being soiled by contact with infectious organisms or other materials
Connective tissue that connects bone to bone
This foundation is necessary to form a base for more specialized knowledge and skills

31 Clues: Throat • Voice box • Surgical fixation • Suffix meaning origin • Cutting into an organ • Capable of producing disease • Largest component of the blood • Meaning immediately or at once • Medical term for surgical removal • Fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone • A cart prepared for an individual procedure • This system gives the body shape and support • ...

Anatomy 402 Cardiac Muscle Crossword 2014-01-29

Anatomy 402 Cardiac Muscle Crossword crossword puzzle

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70's female rock band with the hit Barracuda"
cardiac muscle is made up of __________ cells rather than fused multi nucleate cells
____ Junctions allow electrical conduction between cells
Heart Muscle Disease
Boundaries between cardiac cells, or 90's albums
The nucleus is found at the ______ of cardiac muscle cells
big american football game happening this weekend!!
protein which makes up the A-Band

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Ionic conductance in cardiac muscle cells results in the rapid spread of ______________ between cardiac muscle cells
Cardiac muscle have less distinct _______ than the skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle cells are much _______ than skeletal muscle cells
Possible Medical emergency when fluid leaks into the pericardium restricting optimal/safe cardiac muscle contraction
Change in heart morphology (heart grows larger) due to hypertension
Cardiac cells are approximately 100 _________ in diameter
Increase in the number of cells
The divalent cation which stimulates muscle contraction
Makes cardiac muscle similar to aspen

17 Clues: Heart Muscle Disease • Increase in the number of cells • protein which makes up the A-Band • Makes cardiac muscle similar to aspen • 70's female rock band with the hit Barracuda" • Boundaries between cardiac cells, or 90's albums • big american football game happening this weekend!! • The divalent cation which stimulates muscle contraction • ...

Nervous system 2025-01-29

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CORD - It contains long, thin masses of bundled neurons, which carry information between the brain and the body.
-is a pea-sized structure that controls many complex behaviors such as biological rhythms, eating, drinking, fatigue, body temperature and sexual activity.
lobe - sensory perception, movement, orientation, recognition & arithmetic
lobe - perception & recognition of auditory stimulus memory and speech.

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-is concerned with sensory information and memory processing; and regulates sleep, alertness and wakefulness.
NERVOUS SYSTEM -The command or control center for the entire body.
NERVOUS SYSTEM -It is made up of nerves, which consist of bundles of axons (also called fibers).
-provides instruction for coordination of skeletal muscle movements, proper balance and posture.
-is the middle part of the brain that houses four main regions.
-It is also bathed with a watery fluid which cushions it against sudden impact.

10 Clues: -is the middle part of the brain that houses four main regions. • NERVOUS SYSTEM -The command or control center for the entire body. • lobe - perception & recognition of auditory stimulus memory and speech. • lobe - sensory perception, movement, orientation, recognition & arithmetic • ...

NERVOUS SYSTEM 2025-02-03

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NERVOUS SYSTEM -The command or control center for the entire body.
lobe - sensory perception, movement, orientation, recognition & arithmetic
-It is also bathed with a watery fluid which cushions it against sudden impact.
lobe - perception & recognition of auditory stimulus memory and speech.

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CORD - It contains long, thin masses of bundled neurons, which carry information between the brain and the body.
-is a pea-sized structure that controls many complex behaviors such as biological rhythms, eating, drinking, fatigue, body temperature and sexual activity.
-provides instruction for coordination of skeletal muscle movements, proper balance and posture.
-is the middle part of the brain that houses four main regions.
NERVOUS SYSTEM -It is made up of nerves, which consist of bundles of axons (also called fibers).
-is concerned with sensory information and memory processing; and regulates sleep, alertness and wakefulness.

PSL 431 Week Eleven 2013-04-11

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This vessel contains one-way stop valves.
This subtype of adrenergic receptors can be found in nearly all arteriolar smooth muscle and causes vasoconstriction.
Change in resistance directed at correcting an undesirable change in blood pressure. Mediated by a stretch induced cation channel.
Nitric oxide causes this effect when acting on vascular smooth muscle.
Form of vascular resistance control characterized by a brief increase in blood flow to an area after reestablishment of flow following occlusion.
Localized release of eicosanoids would cause this form of response.
This vessel carries blood away from the heart.

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This subtype of adrenergic receptors can be found in arteriolar smooth muscle in cardiac and skeletal muscle and causes vasodilation.
The arteries serve as a reservoir for this.
Norepinephrine causes this effect when acting on vascular smooth muscle.
The venous system serves as a reservoir for this.
This is the site of gas exchange.
Change in blood flow directed toward meeting local metabolic requirements.
Increasing the radius of a blood vessel would have this effect on resistance of the vessel.
Changes in the radius of this vessel are important for regulating blood flow to organs.
ISF that is not reabsorbed is returned to circulation through this system.
Reflex involved in maintenance of homeostatic MAP.

17 Clues: This is the site of gas exchange. • This vessel contains one-way stop valves. • The arteries serve as a reservoir for this. • This vessel carries blood away from the heart. • The venous system serves as a reservoir for this. • Reflex involved in maintenance of homeostatic MAP. • Localized release of eicosanoids would cause this form of response. • ...

The human body systems 2022-11-16

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Your body's central framework.
Involve breathing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.
It permits movement of the body, maintains posture, and circulates blood throughout the body.
Your body's outer layer.
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.
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.

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Transport materials to and from cells.
A body system that removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism.
The tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections and other diseases.
Involved in producing offspring.
A complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make that helps the body fight infections and other diseases.
The system sends messages back and forth between the brain and the body. The brain is what controls all the body's functions.

12 Clues: Your body's outer layer. • Your body's central framework. • Involved in producing offspring. • Transport materials to and from cells. • Involve breathing in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. • A body system that removes excess, unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism. • ...

ENGin Crossword 2023-06-18

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These are bony joints below each finger that allow us to make a fist.
This is the center area of the eye that allows us to see.
This part of the skeletal system that protects the brain.
This is the organ that pumps blood and keeps us breathing.
This is the column of ones that runs down the center of the back and helps us sit up.
This organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood.

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This is the longest bone in the human body and is located in the thigh.
This is considered the largest organ in the body.
This system is a complex network of nerves responsible for transmitting signals (two words).
These organs come in a pair and are responsible for helping you breathe.
This is the thicker upper part of the leg located between the hip and the knee.
This joint connects the leg to the foot and appears as a small bump at the base of the leg.

12 Clues: This is considered the largest organ in the body. • This is the center area of the eye that allows us to see. • This part of the skeletal system that protects the brain. • This is the organ that pumps blood and keeps us breathing. • This organ is responsible for filtering waste from the blood. • ...

Muscular Sytem Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle 2023-04-11

Muscular Sytem Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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The ability of skeletal muscle fibers to resume their resting fi length when a stretching force is removed
Rotational motion of the forearm in which the palm moves to face downward
Descent of a part of the body
Rotational movement of the forearm or leg (such as drawing a circle with the limb)
The movement of two body surfaces toward each other, as in the act of bending
The ability of a muscle to contract without the involvement of a nerve supply
The turning inward of the sole of the foot
The raising of a body part
The attachment site that moves during muscular contraction

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The ability of the skeletal muscle to receive and respond to a nerve impulse by contracting
The ability of the skeleton muscles to be stretched
The movement of a body part toward the midline of the body
The movement of a body part around its longitudinal axis that is longitudinal
Rotation of an arm or leg (like drawing a circle with the limb)
The movement of the sole of the foot upward (flexed toward the lower leg)
The straighten of a limb after it has been flexed
A muscle is the attachment site that does not move when the muscle contracts
The ability of a skeletal muscle to contact (shorten)
The movement of a body part away from the midline of the body
(Internal) The movement toward the midline of the body
The act of bending a joint or limb beyond normal extension or range of motion
(External) The movement away from the midline
The turning outward of the sole of the foot

23 Clues: The raising of a body part • Descent of a part of the body • The turning inward of the sole of the foot • The turning outward of the sole of the foot • (External) The movement away from the midline • The straighten of a limb after it has been flexed • The ability of the skeleton muscles to be stretched • The ability of a skeletal muscle to contact (shorten) • ...

BIO 201 Exam I Key Terms - Articulations & Muscle Tissue 2017-04-17

BIO 201 Exam I Key Terms - Articulations & Muscle Tissue crossword puzzle

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elevates and pulls mandible anteriorly
consists of a single motor neuron and the muscle fibers it controls
type of skeletal muscle fiber, Type I, slow oxidative, abundant in postural muscles
muscles that extend the head and/or neck
type of muscle that has both their origins and insertions on parts of the axial skeleton or skin
muscles of the vertebral column, minor deep back muscles connect and stabilize the vertebrae
type of contraction where muscle tension equals or is greater than the resistance
type of skeletal muscle fiber, Type IIa, fast aerobic, abundant in lower limbs
prime mover, produces a specific movement when it contracts
commonly known as the throat, funnel-shaped tubed that lies posterior to and extends inferiorly from the oral and nasal cavities
compresses cheek against teeth when eating, used to compress air in the oral cavity to play wind instruments
muscles that flex the head and/pr neck
organization of muscle fibers within a muscle
muscle that assists agonist or prime over
muscles that elevate the hyoid during swallowing

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muscle whose action opposed that of the agonist
region where the motor neuron comes into close proximity to the muscle fiber
elevates and retracts tongue
muscles of the vertebral column that maintain posture, help to stand erect
muscles that depress the hyoid during swallowing
elevates posterior part of tongue
protracts and moves the mandible from side to side while chewing
point of attachment to the bone that DOES move
elevates and pulls mandible posteriorly
protracts tongue
type of contraction where muscle tension is less than the resistance
depresses and retracts tongue
type of skeletal muscle fiber, Type IIa, fast anaerobic, abundant in upper limbs
number of extrinsic eye muscles

29 Clues: protracts tongue • elevates and retracts tongue • depresses and retracts tongue • number of extrinsic eye muscles • elevates posterior part of tongue • elevates and pulls mandible anteriorly • muscles that flex the head and/pr neck • elevates and pulls mandible posteriorly • muscles that extend the head and/or neck • muscle that assists agonist or prime over • ...

OOS-crossword-T.Johnson 2020-09-07

OOS-crossword-T.Johnson crossword puzzle

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uses both mechanical and chemical digestion to break down food into nutrient components that the body absorbs and uses
produces and transports reproductive cells; provides the environment for embryonic development in females
regulates body’s response to changes in internal and external environment; processes information
breaks down and absorbs nutrients, salts, and water; transfers digested materials to the blood; eliminates some wastes
produces voluntary and involuntary movements; helps to circulate blood and move food through the digestive system
breaks down food into nutrients and energy
excess water isabsorbed before the solid waste is excreted from the body
where additional digestion takes place
protects against infection, UV radiation; regulates body temperature

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secrete chemicals into the upper small intestine
contract to move the chewed food to the
transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes; helps regulate body temperature; collects fluid lost from blood vessels and returns it to the circulatory system
supports and protects vital organs; allows movement; stores minerals; bone marrow is site of red blood cell production
protects against disease; stores and generates white blood cells
produces hormones that act on target tissues in other organs to influence growth, development, and metabolism; helps maintain homeostasis
filters blood and eliminates waste products; helps maintain homeostasis
brings in oxygen for cells, expels carbon dioxide and water vapor

17 Clues: where additional digestion takes place • contract to move the chewed food to the • breaks down food into nutrients and energy • secrete chemicals into the upper small intestine • protects against disease; stores and generates white blood cells • brings in oxygen for cells, expels carbon dioxide and water vapor • ...

Human Body Organ Systems 2018-02-06

Human Body Organ Systems crossword puzzle

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Provides shape and support
Smooth,Cardiac,and Skeletal
Produces hormones and chemicals
Sends signals to muscles
Keeps your blood circulating

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Removes waste and chemicals
Makes you breathe

7 Clues: Makes you breathe • Sends signals to muscles • Provides shape and support • Removes waste and chemicals • Smooth,Cardiac,and Skeletal • Keeps your blood circulating • Produces hormones and chemicals

Bones 2021-02-12

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long bone that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger
the bone in front of the knee joint
these bones protect your inner organs
located between the abdomen and the legs
these are the five long bones in the foot
keeps our body upright and is its central support system
a shield shaped bone structure
the eight small bones that make up the wrist
the bone that runs from the shoulder to the elbow
form the intermediate part of the skeletal hand

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a set of irregularly shaped bones in the ankle area
the bones that make up the fingers
a slender S-shaped bone
this bone is on the lateral side of the tibia also known as the shin bone
one of two larger bones in the forearm
long flat bone located in the center of the chest
the only bone located in the human thigh
the scientific word for this bone is cranium

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

Anatomy 402 2014-01-29

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The divalent cation which stimulates muscle contraction
Cardiac cells are approximately 100 _________ in diameter
Cardiac muscle cells are much _______ than skeletal muscle cells
Possible Medical emergency when fluid leaks into the pericardium restricting optimal/safe cardiac muscle contraction
Ionic conductance in cardiac muscle cells results in the rapid spread of ______________ between cardiac muscle cells
The nucleus is found at the ______ of cardiac muscle cells
____ Junctions allow electrical conduction between cells
cardiac muscle is made up of __________ cells rather than fused multi nucleate cells

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big american football game happening this weekend!!
Heart Muscle Disease
Increase in the number of cells
Change in heart morphology (heart grows larger) due to hypertension
protein which makes up the A-Band
Makes cardiac muscle similar to aspen
Cardiac muscle have less distinct _______ than the skeletal muscle
70's female rock band with the hit Barracuda"
Boundaries between cardiac cells, or 90's albums

Nervous System Crossword 2021-03-23

Nervous System Crossword crossword puzzle

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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
neuron: Sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain
neurotransmitter receptors: receive signals that trigger an electrical signal, by regulating the activity of ion channels.
a sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body, especially one that responds to position and movement.
nervous system: Controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates, comprises the brain and spinal cord.
nervous system: the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord
a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
nervous system: Controls bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes
a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.
membrane: specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber
bodies: the large granular body found in neurons.
neuron: motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system towards muscles to cause movement
long threadlike part of a nerve cell along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells
of ranvier: a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve, between adjacent Schwann cells.

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a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse
body: nucleus-containing central part of a neuron
he site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell
a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
membrane: receives a signal from the presynaptic cell
cells: any of the cells in the peripheral nervous system that produce the myelin sheath around neuronal axons
a neuron which transmits impulses between other neurons, especially as part of a reflex arc
terminal: typically the sites where synapses with other neurons are found, and neurotransmitters are stored there to communicate with other neurons
nervous system: known as the voluntary nervous system. Consists of neurons that are associated with skeletal or striated muscle fibers and influence voluntary movements of the body.
feel that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should
the fundamental units of the brain and nervous system. responsible for receiving sensory input from external world, sending motor commands to our muscles, transforming and relaying electrical signals.
sheath: insulating layer that forms around nerves, including those in brain and spinal cord. Allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along nerve cells.

26 Clues: body: nucleus-containing central part of a neuron • bodies: the large granular body found in neurons. • membrane: receives a signal from the presynaptic cell • nervous system: the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord • feel that hold nerve cells in place and help them work the way they should • ...

Remembering Project Chapter 8 2024-11-11

Remembering Project Chapter 8 crossword puzzle

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A layer of connective tissue that closely surrounds each skeletal muscle and what the fascia blends with
A repeating pattern of units cause the striations of skeletal muscle within each muscle fiber
A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle; for the example of elbow flexion, triceps brachii is this certain muscle
The opposing ends of cardiac muscle cells are connected by this type of structure; these are elaborate junctions between cardiac muscle cell membranes
Threadlike structures that that lie parallel to one another in the sarcoplasm and play a fundamental role in muscle contraction
The thin filaments composed of this protein is one of two kinds of protein filaments in the myofibril
Small sections of muscle tissue that are separated from the perimysium and are bundles of skeletal muscle fibers
The functional connection between a neuron and another cell
Synapse between a motor neuron and the muscle fiber that it controls
A thin covering in which each muscle fiber within a fascicle lies within a layer of connective tissue
The less movable end of the muscle; when a muscle contracts, its insertion is pulled toward this point on the muscle
A muscle that is responsible for a specific movement; for the example of elbow flexion, biceps brachii is this certain muscle
Other layers of connective tissue that extend inward from the epimysium
Chemicals that are released when neurons communicate with the cells that they control at synapses
A small gap that separates the membrane of the neuron and the membrane of the muscle fiber

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Broad fibrous sheets that connective tissue forms which may attach to bone, skin, or to the connective tissue of adjacent muscles
A type of smooth muscle which is composed of sheets of spindle-shaped cells in close contact with one another; it is the common type of smooth muscle which is found in the walls of hollow organs
Membrane within the sarcoplasm of a muscle fiber form this and correspond to the endoplasmic reticulum of other types of cells
The more movable end of the muscle; when a muscle contracts, this point on the muscle is pulled toward the muscle’s origin
A set of membranous channels that extend inwards as invaginations from the fiber’s membrane and passes all the way through the fiber
A movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, occurring at a joint
Dense connective tissue that separates an individual skeletal muscle from adjacent muscles and holds it in position
A type of major smooth muscle where the muscle cells are separate rather than organized into sheets
A skeletal muscle fiber normally does not contract until this specific neurotransmitter stimulates it
The thick filaments composed of this protein is one of two kinds of protein filaments in the myofibril
The contractile response of a single muscle fiber to a single impulse is called this; It consists of a period of contraction, during which pulling force increases, followed by a period of relaxation, during which the pulling force declines
A protein that is synthesized in muscle cells and imparts the reddish-brown color of skeletal muscle tissue; it can combine loosely with oxygen just like hemoglobin
An increase in the number of motor units being activated during a contraction
It is a response to nervous stimulation that originates repeatedly from the spinal cord and stimulates only a few muscle fibers at a time
Near the region where the thick and thin filaments overlap each transverse tubule lies between two enlarged portions of the sarcoplasmic reticulum

30 Clues: The functional connection between a neuron and another cell • Synapse between a motor neuron and the muscle fiber that it controls • Other layers of connective tissue that extend inward from the epimysium • An increase in the number of motor units being activated during a contraction • ...

Remembering Project Chapter 8 2024-11-04

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The thin filaments composed of this protein is one of two kinds of protein filaments in the myofibril
reticulum Membrane within the sarcoplasm of a muscle fiber form this and correspond to the endoplasmic reticulum of other types of cells
A protein that is synthesized in muscle cells and imparts the reddish-brown color of skeletal muscle tissue; it can combine loosely with oxygen just like hemoglobin
A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle; for the example of elbow flexion, triceps brachii is this certain muscle
The less movable end of the muscle; when a muscle contracts, its insertion is pulled toward this point on the muscle
cleft A small gap that separates the membrane of the neuron and the membrane of the muscle fiber
junction Synapse between a motor neuron and the muscle fiber that it controls
A movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, occurring at a joint
Near the region where the thick and thin filaments overlap each transverse tubule lies between two enlarged portions of the sarcoplasmic reticulum
The thick filaments composed of this protein is one of two kinds of protein filaments in the myofibril
The contractile response of a single muscle fiber to a single impulse is called this; It consists of a period of contraction, during which pulling force increases, followed by a period of relaxation, during which the pulling force declines
discs The opposing ends of cardiac muscle cells are connected by this type of structure; these are elaborate junctions between cardiac muscle cell membranes
A repeating pattern of units cause the striations of skeletal muscle within each muscle fiber
Threadlike structures that that lie parallel to one another in the sarcoplasm and play a fundamental role in muscle contraction
smooth muscle A type of smooth muscle which is composed of sheets of spindle-shaped cells in close contact with one another; it is the common type of smooth muscle which is found in the walls of hollow organs
A thin covering in which each muscle fiber within a fascicle lies within a layer of connective tissue
A layer of connective tissue that closely surrounds each skeletal muscle and what the fascia blends with

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tone It is a response to nervous stimulation that originates repeatedly from the spinal cord and stimulates only a few muscle fibers at a time
The more movable end of the muscle; when a muscle contracts, this point on the muscle is pulled toward the muscle’s origin
An increase in the number of motor units being activated during a contraction
A skeletal muscle fiber normally does not contract until this specific neurotransmitter stimulates it
A muscle that is responsible for a specific movement; for the example of elbow flexion, biceps brachii is this certain muscle
smooth muscle A type of major smooth muscle where the muscle cells are separate rather than organized into sheets
Small sections of muscle tissue that are separated from the perimysium and are bundles of skeletal muscle fibers
Dense connective tissue that separates an individual skeletal muscle from adjacent muscles and holds it in position
Chemicals that are released when neurons communicate with the cells that they control at synapses
The functional connection between a neuron and another cell
tubules A set of membranous channels that extend inwards as invaginations from the fiber’s membrane and passes all the way through the fiber
Broad fibrous sheets that connective tissue forms which may attach to bone, skin, or to the connective tissue of adjacent muscles
Other layers of connective tissue that extend inward from the epimysium

30 Clues: The functional connection between a neuron and another cell • Other layers of connective tissue that extend inward from the epimysium • An increase in the number of motor units being activated during a contraction • junction Synapse between a motor neuron and the muscle fiber that it controls • ...

A Scientific Crossword 2013-11-27

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The mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines are all major organs of the ______________ system.
As sweat _________ heat is drawn away from the skin.
People immersed in cold water have a higher vulnerability of getting ____________.
A stress hormone that is released when you are cold, afraid, stressed or feel strong emotions and signs of this hormone may include goosebumps, tears, sweaty palms, trembling hands, an increase in blood pressure, a racing heart and the feeling of 'butterflies' in the stomach.
The result, action and goal is opposite to that of vasoconstriction.
The major role of the excretory system is "to filter out cellular wastes, toxins and excess water or nutrients from the ______________ system."
When the hairs rise of a fur covered animal, like our primal ancestors, during the phenomenon 'goosebumps' the heat is trapped against the skin, lacking fur humans, use ________ to produce the same result.
The _____________ system directs behaviour and movement along with the help of the endocrine system controls physiological processes.
The ____________ system provides a gas exchange between the blood and the environment.
An involuntary response to cold that is a trait inherited from our ancestors however, it has no effect on body temperature.
"Symptoms may include headache, chills and nausea progressing to confusion, delirium and unconsciousness."
Blood is an example of _________ tissue.
______ are not considered hibernators because their body temperatures remain relatively high.

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There are 3 types of muscle tissue, skeletal, smooth and cardiac, all of which possess the special ability to ___________.
When body temperatures get to high and leave the range, death may result without immediate ___________ attention.
"Examples of __________ are keeping a constant level of oxygen in the blood, regulating blood sugar, and preventing the build up of waste products in the body."
You need water on a hot day to replace the water you lose when you sweat and to prevent ____________.
A voluntary action that, through movement, is extremely productive and very much encouraged in warming up the body when you are cold.
An involuntary response to a low body temperature that constricts blood vessels near the skin in an effort to prevent heat loss.
The immune system is also referred to as the __________ system.
A compound produced by insects that lowers the freezing point of liquids in the body so that ice crystals do not form.
Nerve tissue is also found in parts of sensory organs such as the ________ in eye.
"Sweating has much less effect in ________ conditions."
A small part of the brain that manages body temperature, hunger, fatigue as well as thirst and is found at the top of the brainstem.
To maintain equilibrium the body uses the following systems: the nervous system and the ____________ system.
"Something that occurs consciously, with thought and will."

26 Clues: Blood is an example of _________ tissue. • As sweat _________ heat is drawn away from the skin. • "Sweating has much less effect in ________ conditions." • "Something that occurs consciously, with thought and will." • The immune system is also referred to as the __________ system. • The result, action and goal is opposite to that of vasoconstriction. • ...

Irish Life Science C. 22 Body Systems 2026-05-04

Irish Life Science C. 22 Body Systems crossword puzzle

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type of marrow that makes blood cells
heart and vessels system
rigid dense bone
type of muscle that bends a joint
type of marrow that stores fat
connects bone to bone
system that breaks down food
means inflammation of the joints due to wearing away
cells that break down bone
protein fibers in the dermis that make it tough
muscle type in your digestive tract
type of joint in your elbow
type of joint that lets you turn your head
means bones become soft and weak
pigment in your skin
system for moving
system for getting oxygen
covers the ends of bones
type of tissue in skin
protein that waterproofs your skin
substances stored in our bones
outer mostly dead layer of skin
system for structure and protection as well as movement
organ _______ is organs working together
glands in your skin that help cool you by evaporation of water
degree of skin burn that destroys the entire dermis
type of tissue in bones, ligaments, and tendons
system that allows us to respond to our environment
plates in bones that allow them to lengthen
means one muscle acts one way while its partner acts the other

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system of glands
type of tissue in the brain and spinal cord
type of joint in wrists and ankles
injury to a muscle where it is overstretched or torn
system that produces more people
degree of skin burn that causes blisters
keeping a stable environment in the body
type of muscle that straightens a joint
tendon is sore and inflamed
tissues working together
head of a bone comes out of the joint
system that helps with immunity
system that gets rid of waste from cells
cells that build bones
where a muscle hooks to a moving bone
skin condition that can result when ultraviolet light damages the DNA
type of joint in the plates of your skull
degree of skin burn that damages the epidermis
type of tissue that can contract and relax
twisting type of fracture
part of a bone that makes blood cells
type of fracture where the bone sticks out of the skin
bone with open spaces
muscle type that allows us to move
inside living layer of skin
condition caused by built up oil in follicles
type of fracture in children where it doesn't break completely
cells working together
muscle type in your heart
system of skin and body linings
fatty layer below the skin
connects muscle to bone
largest organ of the body
fat part of the muscle that shortens
where a muscle hooks to a nonmoving bone
means a muscle shortens
number of sensations that your skin detects
place where the largest ball and socket joints are found

68 Clues: system of glands • rigid dense bone • system for moving • pigment in your skin • connects bone to bone • bone with open spaces • cells that build bones • cells working together • type of tissue in skin • connects muscle to bone • means a muscle shortens • heart and vessels system • tissues working together • covers the ends of bones • twisting type of fracture • system for getting oxygen • ...

Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems 2024-06-03

Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems crossword puzzle

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strong, flexible connective tissue that acts as a cushion between two bones, reducing friction
connect bones to enable them to move
_____ muscles are attached to bone and cause body movements
largest and most complex part of the brain
three-inch-long stalk of nerve cells and fibers connecting the spinal cord to the brain
process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired
muscle that closes a joint
a break in a bone

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nervous system disorder categorized by frequent seizures
cerebral ____ is a group of neurological disorders resulting from damage to the brain
when a bone slips out of place
inflammation of a tendon
muscle that opens a joint
second largest part of the brain
nerve cells
band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches one bone to another
____ muscles act on the lining of the body's passageways and hollow internal organs
_____ muscle is a striated muscle that forms the wall of the heart

18 Clues: nerve cells • a break in a bone • inflammation of a tendon • muscle that opens a joint • muscle that closes a joint • when a bone slips out of place • second largest part of the brain • connect bones to enable them to move • largest and most complex part of the brain • process by which bone is formed, renewed, and repaired • ...

Life Science Chapter 13 Review 2026-03-26

Life Science Chapter 13 Review crossword puzzle

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bone that has many empty spaces
muscles you can control
the study of how organs and structures function
the outer layer of the skin
the study of the organs and structures of the body
the body produces this when exposed to sunlight
the thickest layer of skin which contains blood vessels, nerves, and follicles
the brown pigment that determines human skin color
a band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
this body system includes the skin
muscles you cannot control at will

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a type of connective tissue that is softer and more flexible than bone
when muscles contract, they give off heat which helps our bodies maintain...?
muscles are named after their size, what bone they're attached to, and their...?
the tough white tissue that covers bone and forms new bone tissue
a tough, flexible band of connective tissue that holds joints together
this layer of skin consists of fat cells that help cushion the body
two or more bones meet together

18 Clues: muscles you can control • the outer layer of the skin • bone that has many empty spaces • two or more bones meet together • this body system includes the skin • muscles you cannot control at will • the study of how organs and structures function • the body produces this when exposed to sunlight • the study of the organs and structures of the body • ...

organ system 2021-10-01

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heart
air
remaking
food
feeling

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bones and ligaments
lymph
strong
another layer
bladder

10 Clues: air • food • lymph • heart • strong • bladder • feeling • remaking • another layer • bones and ligaments

Body systems 2020-11-11

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this contains the information that essentially makes you who you are (memory, personality, emotion, etc.)
these filter out dust and other particles that enter the nose through the breathed air
these make new bone and help repair damage
what carries blood away from the heart
what takes in, sends out, and coordinates the brains messages
what carries blood back to the heart
long fibrous straps that fasten bones together
these break down bone and help to sculpt and shape it
a windpipe that is the continuation of the airway below the larynx
this carries messages from the sensory organs (such as eyes, nose, fingers, etc.) to the cortex

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these mature bone cells which help continue new born formation
a short tube that contains a pair of vocal cords that vibrate to make sounds
this enters the respiratory system through the nose or mouth
a network of tiny blood vessels that connects the very small artery branches to very small veins
“little brain” responsible for balance, movement, and coordination
this type of muscle is found in the heart
this type of muscle looks smooth and is controlled automatically by the nervous system
this type of muscle is attached by cord-like tendons to bone such as legs, arms, and face
a big artery that leaves the heart carrying oxygenated blood

19 Clues: what carries blood back to the heart • what carries blood away from the heart • this type of muscle is found in the heart • these make new bone and help repair damage • long fibrous straps that fasten bones together • these break down bone and help to sculpt and shape it • this enters the respiratory system through the nose or mouth • ...

Animal Tissues 2022-02-27

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Connect muscles to bones.
This type of muscle tissue allows animals to move.
This tissue makes up the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Connect bones to bones.
Many organs are composed of this muscle tissue.
Skeletal muscle is under .... control.

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A type of connective tissue that provides support and protection to the body.
Groups of cells that work together to perform a specific function.
A type of tissue that covers surfaces and lines cavities.
An example of epithelial tissue.
A type of muscle tissue found only in the heart.
How many types of tissue there are.

12 Clues: Connect bones to bones. • Connect muscles to bones. • An example of epithelial tissue. • How many types of tissue there are. • Skeletal muscle is under .... control. • Many organs are composed of this muscle tissue. • A type of muscle tissue found only in the heart. • This type of muscle tissue allows animals to move. • ...

Word Power 4 2021-10-13

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female
skeletal
variety of tests
eye
after care

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heart
brain
children
skin
mental

10 Clues: eye • skin • heart • brain • female • mental • children • skeletal • after care • variety of tests

Word Power 4 2021-10-13

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heart
eye
skin
female
skeletal
variety of tests

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brain
mental
after care
children

10 Clues: eye • skin • brain • heart • mental • female • children • skeletal • after care • variety of tests

muscle system 2021-06-01

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a type of muscle found in between the ribs
organelle in muscles fibers that allows muscles to contract
a long strap-like muscle that is in the lower leg
a type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs
a type of muscle tissue found only in the heart
a organ of the muscular system that is composed primarily of cells called muscle fibers, which have the ability to contract
a connective tissue that connects skeletal muscle to bone
human body system that includes muscles and tendons

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a thick flattened muscle that brings the arm toward the body and assists in extending it when the arm is in a flexed position
is the strongest muscle in the body and covers a large part of the buttock
a thick strip of connective tissue connecting several muscles in the lateral thigh
a rounded triangular muscle located on the uppermost part of the arm and the top of the shoulder
a type of muscle that is attached to the bone
these two muscles make up the calf of the leg
rotates the arm laterally and assists in bringing it toward the body

15 Clues: a type of muscle found in between the ribs • a type of muscle that is attached to the bone • these two muscles make up the calf of the leg • a type of muscle tissue found only in the heart • a long strap-like muscle that is in the lower leg • human body system that includes muscles and tendons • a type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs • ...

Renovation Remains 2025-12-16

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The small bones that make up the spine
The molecule that carries genetic information unique to each person
A tool used to measure and transfer small amounts of liquid
A lab technique that separates pieces of DNA by size
Information or objects that help solve a mystery or case
The upper arm bone between the shoulder and elbow

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A section of DNA that controls a specific trait
The collarbone located between the shoulder and sternum
A small amount of material taken for testing or analysis
The use of science to investigate crimes or unknown remains
The system of bones that supports and protects the body
The set of bones that protects the heart and lungs
The group of bones that protects the brain

13 Clues: The small bones that make up the spine • The group of bones that protects the brain • A section of DNA that controls a specific trait • The upper arm bone between the shoulder and elbow • The set of bones that protects the heart and lungs • A lab technique that separates pieces of DNA by size • The collarbone located between the shoulder and sternum • ...

2 2020-05-27

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Misleading or lying
help to grow
wasting money, supplies or opportunities
lazy, work shy
joyful or ecstatic
preserve, jam, protect something from harm
loose
restricted
outdated, antonym- current
thinking, reflection, dreaming

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fraud, cheating or scam
hard, challenging
heavy build, fat
obstruct, disrupt, hinder
imagine
skinny, skeletal
impressive, splendid
tight

18 Clues: loose • tight • imagine • restricted • help to grow • lazy, work shy • heavy build, fat • skinny, skeletal • hard, challenging • joyful or ecstatic • Misleading or lying • impressive, splendid • fraud, cheating or scam • obstruct, disrupt, hinder • outdated, antonym- current • thinking, reflection, dreaming • wasting money, supplies or opportunities • preserve, jam, protect something from harm

wellness review 2023-05-24

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complex set of characteristics that makes you unique
chemical secreted by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells
aneurysm a weakness in a blood vessel in the brain that balloons and fills blood
progressive disease that reduces brain mass and inhibits memory function (and other important mental functions)
memories that are subconsciously blocked by the brain
damage to the brain from Interruption/blockage of its blood supply
signals that tell your brain and body how to react

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system Complex network that coordinates all the activities in your body
happy
taking your own unacceptable qualities or feelings and ascribing them to other people
second largest part of the brain, coordinates movement of skeletal muscles
memories that are consciously blocked/ forgotten
largest and most complex part of the brain

13 Clues: happy • largest and most complex part of the brain • memories that are consciously blocked/ forgotten • signals that tell your brain and body how to react • complex set of characteristics that makes you unique • memories that are subconsciously blocked by the brain • damage to the brain from Interruption/blockage of its blood supply • ...

wellness review 2023-05-24

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complex set of characteristics that makes you unique
chemical secreted by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells
aneurysm a weakness in a blood vessel in the brain that balloons and fills blood
progressive disease that reduces brain mass and inhibits memory function (and other important mental functions)
memories that are subconsciously blocked by the brain
damage to the brain from Interruption/blockage of its blood supply
signals that tell your brain and body how to react

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system Complex network that coordinates all the activities in your body
happy
taking your own unacceptable qualities or feelings and ascribing them to other people
second largest part of the brain, coordinates movement of skeletal muscles
memories that are consciously blocked/ forgotten
largest and most complex part of the brain

SKELETOL SYSTEM 2018-06-09

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a band of tissue
an example of muscle

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backbone
a bone which is in our skeletal system

4 Clues: backbone • a band of tissue • an example of muscle • a bone which is in our skeletal system

Ch 9 A&P 2023-04-03

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The less movable end of a muscle.
The more movable end of a muscle.
Cord-like fascia that attaches muscle to bone.
Muscle found only in the heart.
The contractile response of a muscle fiber to a single impulse.
Contributes to an action by helping the agonist.

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Sheet-like fascia that attaches muscle to either bones or muscles.
Simple machines that have a rod, fulcrum, weight, and a force applied to the rod.
Causes an action.
Neurotransmitter that motor neurons use to control skeletal muscle contraction
Involuntary muscle tissue that lacks striation.
Condition where the muscle loses its ability to contract.
Works against an action.
Sends impulses to skeletal muscles.
Layers of dense connective tissue that separates muscles and hold them into place

15 Clues: Causes an action. • Works against an action. • Muscle found only in the heart. • The less movable end of a muscle. • The more movable end of a muscle. • Sends impulses to skeletal muscles. • Cord-like fascia that attaches muscle to bone. • Involuntary muscle tissue that lacks striation. • Contributes to an action by helping the agonist. • ...

Chapter #17 Crossword 2026-04-21

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From circulatory system, an exotoxin that travels to its principal site of action, the neuromuscular junctions of skeletal muscles.
Human TSE/ sheep scrapie, kuru, and BSE.
Paralytic disease that involves invasion of motor neurons causes various degrees of flaccid (floppy) paralysis over a period of a few hours to several days.
Crops of lesions.
Meningoencephalitis/ commonly acquired by swimming in warm ponds and streams.
Meningeal infection.
Neurodegenerative disease with very long incubation periods (years) but rapid progressions once they begin/ prions cause these.

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Attack sensory brain cells/ infection demyelinizes certain parts of the cerebrum.
Restricted permeability of blood vessels in the brain/ prohibits most microorganisms from passing into the CNS.
Gram-negative/ transmitted by droplet aerosols or direct contact with secretions.
Slow, progressive zootonic disease characterized by a fatal encephalitis/ incubation period is 2 weeks to even years.
Causes the majority of bacterial pneumonias.
Tough casing of three membranes that encase the soft tissue of the brain and spinal cord.
Virus that attacks the nervous system/ spreads along the pathway of the spinal cord.
Powerful exotoxin that is a neurotoxin/ binds to target sites on peripheral motor neurons in the spinal cord and brain.

15 Clues: Crops of lesions. • Meningeal infection. • Human TSE/ sheep scrapie, kuru, and BSE. • Causes the majority of bacterial pneumonias. • Meningoencephalitis/ commonly acquired by swimming in warm ponds and streams. • Attack sensory brain cells/ infection demyelinizes certain parts of the cerebrum. • ...

Micturition 2025-04-07

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Brainstem center that coordinates the micturition reflex
Sympathetic nerve that helps store urine
Phase when detrusor is relaxed and urine is stored
Hollow organ that stores urine
This part of the autonomic nervous system promotes urine storage by inhibiting detrusor contraction and stimulating internal sphincter contraction

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Phase triggered by bladder stretch and leads to urine release
Type of receptor on the detrusor muscle that binds acetylcholine to cause contraction
Nerve that controls the external urethral sphincter
Parasympathetic nerve involved in voiding
Type of muscle in the external urethral sphincter
The tube through which urine exits the bladder to the outside of the body
Smooth muscle layer in the bladder wall that contracts during micturition (8 letters)

12 Clues: Hollow organ that stores urine • Sympathetic nerve that helps store urine • Parasympathetic nerve involved in voiding • Type of muscle in the external urethral sphincter • Phase when detrusor is relaxed and urine is stored • Nerve that controls the external urethral sphincter • Brainstem center that coordinates the micturition reflex • ...

Human Body Organ Systems 2018-02-07

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Produces hormones and chemicals
Sends signals to your muscles
Removes waste and chemicals
Keeps your blood circulating

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Provides shape and support
Keeps you breathing
Smooth,Skeletal,and Cardiac

7 Clues: Keeps you breathing • Provides shape and support • Removes waste and chemicals • Smooth,Skeletal,and Cardiac • Keeps your blood circulating • Sends signals to your muscles • Produces hormones and chemicals

Body and its movement 2017-11-20

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longest bone in the skeletal system
ribs _______ are the two pairs of ribs that do not join
--------- is the frame work of bone

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it is a kind of joint in the body
only movable part in the face

5 Clues: only movable part in the face • it is a kind of joint in the body • longest bone in the skeletal system • --------- is the frame work of bone • ribs _______ are the two pairs of ribs that do not join

Muscular System 2023-04-20

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Muscle found in organs and blood vessels. Responsible for involuntary movement.
3 main types of muscles: skeletal, smooth,& ____
Strongest muscle in the human body

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System responsible for movement of the body
Muscles are made up of muscle_____

5 Clues: Muscles are made up of muscle_____ • Strongest muscle in the human body • System responsible for movement of the body • 3 main types of muscles: skeletal, smooth,& ____ • Muscle found in organs and blood vessels. Responsible for involuntary movement.

Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle 2026-03-12

Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Disorder when your bones lose mass and become too fragile
What bones do for many internal organs

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What gives cartilage its smooth surface
Helps build strong bones
White hard tissue that is located in the skeletal system

5 Clues: Helps build strong bones • What bones do for many internal organs • What gives cartilage its smooth surface • White hard tissue that is located in the skeletal system • Disorder when your bones lose mass and become too fragile

Human Body Systems 2016-01-12

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This system carries needed substances to cells and carries waste products away from cells. In addition, blood contains cells that fight disease.
The structures of this system that eliminate urea, water, and other wastes include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.
Your body has three types of tissue that relates to this system - skeletal, smooth, and cardiac. Some of these tissues are involuntary, some are voluntary.
This system has three main functions. First, it breaks down food into molecules the body can use. Then, the molecules are absorbed into the blood and carried throughout the body. Finally, wastes are eliminated from the body.

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This system receives information about what is happening both inside and outside your body. It also directs the way in which your body responds to this information.
The cells of this system can distinguish between different kinds of pathogens. This system's cells react to each kind of pathogen with a defense targeted specifically at that pathogen.
This is the production of eggs by the female and sperm by the male. The egg and sperm join together during fertilization.
This system moves oxygen from the outside environment into the body. It also removes carbon dioxide and water from the body.
This system has five major functions. It provides shape and support, enables you to move, protects your organs, produces blood cells, and stores minerals and other materials until your body needs them.
This system produces chemicals that control many of the body’s daily activities. This system also regulates long-term changes such as growth and development.

10 Clues: This is the production of eggs by the female and sperm by the male. The egg and sperm join together during fertilization. • This system moves oxygen from the outside environment into the body. It also removes carbon dioxide and water from the body. • ...

Structural organisation in plants 2024-07-28

Structural organisation in plants crossword puzzle

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System responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes to and from the cells.
: A layer of dividing cells in plants that contribute to secondary growth by adding layers of vascular tissue.
Tissues in plants that have differentiated and matured, no longer capable of division. Types include parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma.
System responsible for controlling and coordinating all the functions of the body and responding to external and internal stimuli.
: Protective tissue forming the outer layer of the skin and internal organs.
System responsible for removing waste products from the body and regulating water balance.
: Tissue that is responsible for movement. It is classified into three types: skeletal (voluntary control), smooth (involuntary control), and cardiac (heart muscle).
A part of the body composed of more than one type of tissue and adapted to perform a specific function or group of functions.
A layer of dividing cells that produce cork cells to replace the epidermis during secondary growth, providing protection to the plant.
System responsible for producing offspring. It includes the organs involved in producing, maintaining, and transporting reproductive cells.

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: Tissue that covers the body surfaces, lines body cavities, and forms glands. Types include simple (single layer) and stratified (multiple layers).
: Tissue that supports, protects, and gives structure to other tissues and organs in the body. It includes bone, blood, and fat tissues.
System responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.
System responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.
: Vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients, particularly sugars, produced by photosynthesis.
A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function. Animal tissues are categorized into four types: epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous.
Growth that results in the thickening of stems and roots in plants, produced by the activity of the vascular cambium and cork cambium.
Plant tissue found in the growing regions of the plant, responsible for new growth. Types include apical, lateral, and intercalary meristems.
: A group of organs that work together to perform complex functions. Examples include the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
Tissue that transmits electrical impulses throughout the body. It consists of neurons and supporting cells (neuroglia).
: Vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

21 Clues: System responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. • : Protective tissue forming the outer layer of the skin and internal organs. • System responsible for removing waste products from the body and regulating water balance. • System responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes to and from the cells. • ...

The Human Body 2025-01-03

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Helps clean the blood and aids in digestion by secreting a bile.
The outer layer of the body
The joints that connect the lower and upper arm
Where you will find your teeth and tongue
Sensory organ that allows you to hear
Holds your head up
The upper limbs of the human body
The joints that connect the leg and the foot
Sensory organ that allows you to taste food with this
A body system that helps break down food into nutrient.
System that helps body deliver blood.
holds the food and mixes it with acid and enzymes that continue to break the food down into a liquid or paste.
The system that gives the structure and support.
The pair of organs take in oxygen so it can pass into the blood and carbon dioxide can be removed.
An organ that circulates blood throughout your body
A complex organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body
Sensory organ that allows you to see
The end of a person's upper limb, it includes the palm, fingers, and thumb
The rigid material supporting or containing the body.
Sensory organ that allows you to smell (and taste)
Also called the backbone, this the core part of the axial skeleton in vertebrates.
You chew with these

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The joints attached to the end of the foot
The pair of organs that filter waste materials out of the blood and pass them out of the body as urine.
They absorb nutrients and water by breaking down the food and fluid that you consume (there are large ___ and small ___).
System that is used to produce the egg and sperm cell.
The lower limbs of the human body
The slender jointed parts attached to either hand
Thr hollow, balloon-shaped organ in the lower part of the abdomen that stores urine.
System that allows movements to occur.
The joints that connec the arm to the torso
System that transmits and receives information.
The joints that connect the torso to the legs
The hair directly above your eyes
You have five on each foot
Prevents sicknesses and heals.
These work by either contracting or relaxing to cause movement.
The body system responsible for breathing.

38 Clues: Holds your head up • You chew with these • You have five on each foot • The outer layer of the body • Prevents sicknesses and heals. • The lower limbs of the human body • The upper limbs of the human body • The hair directly above your eyes • Sensory organ that allows you to see • Sensory organ that allows you to hear • System that helps body deliver blood. • ...

Nervous system 2018-11-08

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division/ the receptors transmit to this
smallest rarest of neuroglia
monitors the position and movement of skeletal muscles and joints
bodies/ cluster of rough ER and free ribosomes
space between inner surface of dura mater and meningeal layer
polar neuron with 2 or more dendrites and a single axon
polar neuron with dendrites and axon are continuous
info spreads from one to many
a space that contains webs of collagen and elastic fibers
matter/ matter dominated by neurons cell bodies
the system that controls the smooth muscles
regulates the environment around the neurons
neurons in the brain and spinal cord
when blood supply to the brain is interrupted
membranous sheath of insulation
cells/ lines both central canal of spinal cord and chambers of brain
cells that surround and support neuron cell bodies
the system that contains brain and spinal cord
cells that cover axons outside the CNS

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a palsy that affects coordination and movement
space between dura mater of spinal cord and walls of vertebral canal
the system that contains the communication between CNS and body
basic units of nervous system
detects sensory info
_____ roots contain the axons of the CNS motor neurons that control muscles and glands
a palsy that weakens the facial muscles
canal/ narrow internal passageway filled with cerebrospinal fluid
_____ roots contain axons sensory info to the spinal cord
a motor neuron that is of the autonomic nervous system
thin expanded tips wrap around axons
a motor neuron that is of the somatic nervous system
condition that causes pain in back and legs
disease that affects the brain functions, memory and behaviour
largest and most numerous neuroglia
mater/ forms the outermost covering of central nervous system(tough)
neuron/ carries instructions from CNS to other tissues, organs, or organ systems
branching of neurons that receive incoming signals
where neurons communicate with other cells
carries outgoing signals toward the synaptic terminals
second meningeal layer
polar neuron with two processes, one dendrites and one axon
brain condition from seizures
info spreads from many to one
mater/ innermost meningeal layer
roots ganglia/ contains cells of sensory neurons
lining of epithelial cells
sensory/ receptors that detect info about outside world
terminals/ communicates with other cells
gray matters location
receptors/ five senses
division/ CNS sends motor commands by this
matter/ glossy white CNS containing myelinated axons

52 Clues: detects sensory info • gray matters location • second meningeal layer • receptors/ five senses • lining of epithelial cells • smallest rarest of neuroglia • basic units of nervous system • info spreads from one to many • brain condition from seizures • info spreads from many to one • membranous sheath of insulation • mater/ innermost meningeal layer • ...

Medical Term Team A 2024-03-16

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healing the mind
a back bone
process of recording
to look at
back bones
above
suffix - rupture
study of blood
disease of the gland

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muscle disease
process of measuring
containing water
recording of the heart activity
suffix - excessive bleeding
suffix - sagging
new
skin
abnormal softening of gland
complete paralysis of skeletal muscles
coming into being

20 Clues: new • skin • above • to look at • back bones • a back bone • muscle disease • study of blood • healing the mind • containing water • suffix - sagging • suffix - rupture • coming into being • process of measuring • process of recording • disease of the gland • suffix - excessive bleeding • abnormal softening of gland • recording of the heart activity • complete paralysis of skeletal muscles

Unit 1 Test - Review 2022-10-05

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A skin condition is commonly known as pimples
The treatment and prevention of illnesses, injuries, and disease
The largest human organ
The _______ nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord
Aspects of people's lives that reduce risk and increase the likeness of good health are called __________ factors
Spread rapidly and is less easy to cure (skin cancer)
Muscle tissue that is attached to bone and can be controlled
A hormone that increases the feeling of relaxation and sleepiness

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Hospitals - Facilities where patients stay for treatment
All aspects of health interact and impact each other
A state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being
Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood
The desired result of something you plan to do
Contain the blueprint of the structure (In genetics)

14 Clues: The largest human organ • Blood vessels that carry oxygen-poor blood • A skin condition is commonly known as pimples • The desired result of something you plan to do • All aspects of health interact and impact each other • Contain the blueprint of the structure (In genetics) • Spread rapidly and is less easy to cure (skin cancer) • ...

Fitness Unit Review 2026-02-10

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The type of muscle found in the heart
The type of muscle that your body uses to make movements
This substance builds up in muscles during anaerobic respiration
The striped appearance of muscles due to actin and myosin
The body making ATP with the use of oxygen
The protein in muscle that gets pulled on during contraction
Energy that is usable by cells
The protein in muscle with “arms” that pull to contract the muscle
A waste product of cellular respiration- we exhale this

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The body making ATP without the use of oxygen
The process cells undergo in order to turn glucose into ATP
The type of muscle found in the digestive system
This increases during exercise due to the need for increased gas exchange
A needed product for cellular respiration- we inhale this

14 Clues: Energy that is usable by cells • The type of muscle found in the heart • The body making ATP with the use of oxygen • The body making ATP without the use of oxygen • The type of muscle found in the digestive system • A waste product of cellular respiration- we exhale this • The type of muscle that your body uses to make movements • ...

Y- Skeletal System Vocab 2026-03-04

Y- Skeletal System Vocab crossword puzzle

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the framework of bones in the body
connective tissue that is more flexible than bone
allows little or no movements

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strong connective tissue that holds bones in a moveable joint
allows the body to make a wide range of movements
soft tissue that fills the internal spaces in bones
a condition in which the bones become weak and break easily

7 Clues: allows little or no movements • the framework of bones in the body • allows the body to make a wide range of movements • connective tissue that is more flexible than bone • soft tissue that fills the internal spaces in bones • a condition in which the bones become weak and break easily • strong connective tissue that holds bones in a moveable joint

Muscular System (Jack Loeber) 2024-03-01

Muscular System (Jack Loeber) crossword puzzle

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a muscle that bends part of your body
____muscles are found in your digestive tract and in the walls of blood vessels
skeletal muscles can be strengthened by doing ____
jogging, cycling, and walking are examples of ____ exercise
muscle action not under your control
_____exercise is done by working against the weight of an object
a muscle that straightens part of your body
____muscles enable your body to move

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muscle action that is under your control
Skeletal muscles can be strengthened by doing ___
connects muscles and bones
_____muscles are found in your heart and pumps blood around your body

12 Clues: connects muscles and bones • muscle action not under your control • ____muscles enable your body to move • a muscle that bends part of your body • muscle action that is under your control • a muscle that straightens part of your body • Skeletal muscles can be strengthened by doing ___ • skeletal muscles can be strengthened by doing ____ • ...

Human Anatomy 2024-12-12

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- Vertebral column.
- Breathing organs.
- Filters blood.
- Digestive sac.
- Skeletal part.
- Vision organ.
- Immune organ.
- Signal transmitter.
- Pumps blood.
- Thoracic bone.
- Bone binder.
- Hormone source

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- Digestive tract.
- Insulin producer.
- Movement tissue.
- Body's largest.
- Dental unit.
- Bone connection.
- Blood vessel.
- Oxygen carrier.
- Control center.
- Detox organ.
- Hearing organ.
- Muscle connector.

24 Clues: - Dental unit. • - Detox organ. • - Pumps blood. • - Bone binder. • - Blood vessel. • - Vision organ. • - Immune organ. • - Filters blood. • - Digestive sac. • - Skeletal part. • - Hearing organ. • - Thoracic bone. • - Hormone source • - Body's largest. • - Oxygen carrier. • - Control center. • - Digestive tract. • - Movement tissue. • - Bone connection. • - Insulin producer. • - Vertebral column. • ...

Muscular System 2024-03-01

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____ muscle is found in your heart and pumps blood around your body.
When your arm bends, the ____ muscle is the flexor.
____ muscle enables your bones to move.
A muscle that bends part of your body.
A muscle that straightens part of your body.
Having strong muscles can help other ____.
Muscle action that is under your control is ____.

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Muscle action that is not under your control is ____.
Tendinitis is a condition in which a tendon becomes ____.
Endurance can be increased by doing ____ exercises.
When your arm straightens, the ____ muscle is the extensor.
Skeletal muscles can be strengthened by doing ____ exercises.
____ muscle is found in the digestive tract and in the wall of blood vessels.

13 Clues: A muscle that bends part of your body. • ____ muscle enables your bones to move. • Having strong muscles can help other ____. • A muscle that straightens part of your body. • Muscle action that is under your control is ____. • When your arm bends, the ____ muscle is the flexor. • Endurance can be increased by doing ____ exercises. • ...

Muscular System 2021-05-21

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controls the autonomic nervous system
is a complex collection of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the body.
made up of muscle cells bundled tightly together
provides 85% of body warmth
is the layer of muscle tissue which lies between the endocardium and epicardium.
beats 3 billion times over a course of a lifetime
are endurance cells move slower but for a longer period of time
maintains posture, stabilize bones and joints, control internal movement, and generate heat.

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is an organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles. It permits movement of the body, maintains posture and circulates blood throughout the body.
flat, thin muscle in the wall of the cheek.
is a large muscle on the back of the upper limb of many vertebrates.
is a large muscle that lies on the front of the upper arm between the shoulder and the elbow.
reacts instantly when triggered but tired out quickly
is a body fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.
contracts and relaxes smooth muscle

15 Clues: provides 85% of body warmth • contracts and relaxes smooth muscle • controls the autonomic nervous system • flat, thin muscle in the wall of the cheek. • made up of muscle cells bundled tightly together • beats 3 billion times over a course of a lifetime • reacts instantly when triggered but tired out quickly • ...

AP Psychology 2021-10-26

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the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles(also called the skeletal nervous system,)
the endocrine system's most influential gland. under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates the growth ad controls other endocrine glands
a series of x-ray photographs taken from different angles and combined by computer into a composite representation of a slice of the brains structure
a level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse
the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing
a neural center located in the limbic system; helps process for storage explicit memories of facts and events
a pair of endocrine glands that sit above the kidneys and secrete hormones(epinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress
a nerve network that travels through the brainstem into the thalamus and plays an important role in controlling arousal
the sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
technique for revealing bloodflow and, therefore, brain activity by comparing successive mri scans. shows brain function as well as structure
a fatty tissue layer segmentally encasing the axons of some neurons; enables vastly greater transmission speed as neural impulses hop from one node to the next
a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of soft tissue, shows brain anatomy
neurons within the brain and spinal cord; they communicate internally and process information between the sensory inputs and motor outputs
the part of a neuron that contains the neucleus; the cell's life support center
the junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron
the oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; responsible for automatic survival functions
a brain imaging technique that measures magnetic fields from the brains natural electrical activity
a neurons reaction of either firing or not firing
a brief resting pause after a neuron has fired; subsequent action potentials cannot occur until the axon returned to its resting state
the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
a visual display of the brains activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task
the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of a peripheral and central nervous systems
bundled axons that form neural cables connecting the central nervous system with the muscles, glands, and sense organs

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neural system located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives(includes amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus)
(efferent) neurons that carry outgoing information from the brain and the spinal cord to the muscles and glands
chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between the neurons
the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy
a neurotransmitter that enables muscle action, learning, and memory
a neurotransmitters reabsorption by the sending neuron
the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs(ex.heart)
a neural impulse; brief electrical charge that travels down the axon
two lima-bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion
the "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory
the brains sensory control center, located on the top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla
"morphine within"- natural, opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure
the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing the energy
a neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities, helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, linked to reward and emotion
a neurotransmitter that affects mood, hunger, sleep, and emotion
the brain and spinal cord
chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect other tissues
a sample, autonomic response to a sensory stimulis, such as the knee-jerk response
a neurotransmitter that influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
an amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity sweeping across the brains surface, measured by placing electrodes on the scalp
a molecule that increases a nueroransmitters action
the neuron extension that passes messages through its branches to other neurons or to muscles or glands
(afferent) neurons that carry incoming information from the body's tissues and sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord
branching extensions that receive and integrate messages, conducting impulses towards the cell body
cell in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they also play a role in learning, thinking, and memory
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
a molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitters action

50 Clues: the brain and spinal cord • a neurons reaction of either firing or not firing • a molecule that increases a nueroransmitters action • a neurotransmitters reabsorption by the sending neuron • a level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse • the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing • ...

Psychology Unit III: Biology of the Brain 2025-02-15

Psychology Unit III: Biology of the Brain crossword puzzle

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The division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy
A nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
Chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between the neurons
Cell in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they also play a role in learning, thinking, and memory
"Morphine within"- natural, opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure
A nerve network that travels through the brainstem into the thalamus and plays an important role in controlling arousal
A visual display of the brains activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task
The junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron
Neurons that carry outgoing information from the brain and the spinal cord to the muscles and glands
The sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
A neurons reaction of either firing or not firing
An amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity sweeping across the brains surface, measured by placing electrodes on the scalp
A molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitters action
The oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; responsible for automatic survival functions
A technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of soft tissue, shows brain anatomy
The "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory
A neural center located in the limbic system; helps process for storage explicit memories of facts and events
The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs(ex.heart)
The division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles(also called the skeletal nervous system,)
A neurotransmitter that enables muscle action, learning, and memory
The division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing the energy
Technique for revealing bloodflow and, therefore, brain activity by comparing successive mri scans. shows brain function as well as structure
A fatty tissue layer segmentally encasing the axons of some neurons; enables vastly greater transmission speed as neural impulses hop from one node to the next

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Neurons that carry incoming information from the body's tissues and sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord
Neurons within the brain and spinal cord; they communicate internally and process information between the sensory inputs and motor outputs
A molecule that increases a nueroransmitters action
Chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect other tissues
The body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of a peripheral and central nervous systems
The body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
A neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities, helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, linked to reward and emotion
A brief resting pause after a neuron has fired; subsequent action potentials cannot occur until the axon returned to its resting state
A neural impulse; brief electrical charge that travels down the axon
The brains sensory control center, located on the top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla
A pair of endocrine glands that sit above the kidneys and secrete hormones(epinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress
The brain and spinal cord
The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus; the cell's life support center.
A series of x-ray photographs taken from different angles and combined by computer into a composite representation of a slice of the brains structure
The base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing
A neurotransmitter that affects mood, hunger, sleep, and emotion
A neurotransmitters reabsorption by the sending neuron
The endocrine system's most influential gland. under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates the growth ad controls other endocrine glands
Bundled axons that form neural cables connecting the central nervous system with the muscles, glands, and sense organs
A brain imaging technique that measures magnetic fields from the brains natural electrical activity
Branching extensions that receive and integrate messages, conducting impulses towards the cell body
Two lima-bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion
The neuron extension that passes messages through its branches to other neurons or to muscles or glands
Neural system located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives(includes amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus)
A level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse
A neurotransmitter that influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
A sample, autonomic response to a sensory stimulis, such as the knee-jerk response

50 Clues: The brain and spinal cord • A neurons reaction of either firing or not firing • A molecule that increases a nueroransmitters action • A neurotransmitters reabsorption by the sending neuron • The base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing • A level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse • ...

Human Body Systems and Organs 2023-09-27

Human Body Systems and Organs crossword puzzle

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filters all of the blood in the body and breaks down poisonous substances, such as alcohol and drugs.
Provides a protective barrier against mechanical, thermal and physical injury and hazardous substances.
The system that is responsible for movement.
controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger and every process that regulates our body.
maintains body temperature regulation, cell fluid maintenance, synthesis of Vitamin D, and detection of stimuli.
helps control mood, growth and development, the way our organs work, metabolism , and reproduction.
An organ that transports oxygen and removes extra carbon dioxide.

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gives the body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for organs and stores minerals.
holds food and mixes it with acid and enzymes that continue to break the food down into a liquid or paste.
The system that produces human offspring
delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes.
breaks down food into nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
An organ that pumps blood around your body
protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you ill.
transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body, including internal organs.

15 Clues: The system that produces human offspring • An organ that pumps blood around your body • The system that is responsible for movement. • delivers oxygen and nutrients to cells and takes away wastes. • An organ that transports oxygen and removes extra carbon dioxide. • breaks down food into nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins. • ...

Functions of Skeletal System 2018-06-04

Functions of Skeletal System crossword puzzle

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Neck joint.
Muscles of the lungs.
Holds two bone together.
Longest bone in the body.

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Separate bones that make up the backbone.
Produces blood cells.
Smallest bone in the body.

7 Clues: Neck joint. • Produces blood cells. • Muscles of the lungs. • Holds two bone together. • Longest bone in the body. • Smallest bone in the body. • Separate bones that make up the backbone.

The skeletal system (joints) 2022-09-07

The skeletal system (joints) crossword puzzle

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joint, let you straighten and bend your leg
band of stretchy tissue that connects bones
pads the place where two bones meet

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the place where two bones meet
joint, lets you move your wrist
and socket joint, let you move your arm all around
joint, type of joint in which bones move very little

7 Clues: the place where two bones meet • joint, lets you move your wrist • pads the place where two bones meet • joint, let you straighten and bend your leg • band of stretchy tissue that connects bones • and socket joint, let you move your arm all around • joint, type of joint in which bones move very little

Skeletal System Key Terms 2022-10-27

Skeletal System Key Terms crossword puzzle

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Process of calcium builds up in body tissue, causing tissue to harden
Thick, fibrous membrane that goes around and covers the outside of a bone
Former osteoblasts become surrounded by unmineralized matrix during bone formation
bone formation

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Internal skeleton
The straight shaft of a long bone
The widened ends of a long bone. Each and contains the epiphysial plate where bone growth takes place.

7 Clues: bone formation • Internal skeleton • The straight shaft of a long bone • Process of calcium builds up in body tissue, causing tissue to harden • Thick, fibrous membrane that goes around and covers the outside of a bone • Former osteoblasts become surrounded by unmineralized matrix during bone formation • ...

Musculo-Skeletal & Immune system 2018-02-19

Musculo-Skeletal & Immune system crossword puzzle

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our joint tissues become less resilient to wear and tear and start to degenerate manifesting as swelling, pain, and oftentimes, loss of mobility of joints.
white blood cells engulf substances and body temperature rises.
an organism that causes a disease.
Nodes filter lymph for bacteria and tumor cells.

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the four powerful muscles that support and stabilize the shoulder joint
Red Blood Cell production in the bone marrow
largest lymphatic organ; disintegrates old red blood cells, produces lymphocytes and plasmids

7 Clues: an organism that causes a disease. • Red Blood Cell production in the bone marrow • Nodes filter lymph for bacteria and tumor cells. • white blood cells engulf substances and body temperature rises. • the four powerful muscles that support and stabilize the shoulder joint • ...

AP Psychology 2021-10-27

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the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles(also called the skeletal nervous system,)
the endocrine system's most influential gland. under the influence of the hypothalamus, the pituitary regulates the growth ad controls other endocrine glands
a series of x-ray photographs taken from different angles and combined by computer into a composite representation of a slice of the brains structure
a level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse
the base of the brainstem; controls heartbeat and breathing
a neural center located in the limbic system; helps process for storage explicit memories of facts and events
a pair of endocrine glands that sit above the kidneys and secrete hormones(epinephrine) that help arouse the body in times of stress
a nerve network that travels through the brainstem into the thalamus and plays an important role in controlling arousal
the sensory and motor neurons that connect the central nervous system to the rest of the body
technique for revealing bloodflow and, therefore, brain activity by comparing successive mri scans. shows brain function as well as structure
a fatty tissue layer segmentally encasing the axons of some neurons; enables vastly greater transmission speed as neural impulses hop from one node to the next
a technique that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce computer-generated images of soft tissue, shows brain anatomy
neurons within the brain and spinal cord; they communicate internally and process information between the sensory inputs and motor outputs
the part of a neuron that contains the neucleus; the cell's life support center
the junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite or cell body of the receiving neuron
the oldest part and central core of the brain, beginning where the spinal cord swells as it enters the skull; responsible for automatic survival functions
a brain imaging technique that measures magnetic fields from the brains natural electrical activity
a neurons reaction of either firing or not firing
a brief resting pause after a neuron has fired; subsequent action potentials cannot occur until the axon returned to its resting state
the body's "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
a visual display of the brains activity that detects where a radioactive form of glucose goes while the brain performs a given task
the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of a peripheral and central nervous systems
bundled axons that form neural cables connecting the central nervous system with the muscles, glands, and sense organs

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neural system located below the cerebral hemispheres; associated with emotions and drives(includes amygdala, hypothalamus, and hippocampus)
(efferent) neurons that carry outgoing information from the brain and the spinal cord to the muscles and glands
chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between the neurons
the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy
a neurotransmitter that enables muscle action, learning, and memory
a neurotransmitters reabsorption by the sending neuron
the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs(ex.heart)
a neural impulse; brief electrical charge that travels down the axon
two lima-bean-sized neural clusters in the limbic system; linked to emotion
the "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input, coordinating movement output and balance, and enabling nonverbal learning and memory
the brains sensory control center, located on the top of the brainstem; it directs messages to the sensory receiving areas in the cortex and transmits replies to the cerebellum and medulla
"morphine within"- natural, opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure
the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing the energy
a neural structure lying below the thalamus; it directs several maintenance activities, helps govern the endocrine system via the pituitary gland, linked to reward and emotion
a neurotransmitter that affects mood, hunger, sleep, and emotion
the brain and spinal cord
chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect other tissues
a sample, autonomic response to a sensory stimulis, such as the knee-jerk response
a neurotransmitter that influences movement, learning, attention, and emotion
an amplified recording of the waves of electrical activity sweeping across the brains surface, measured by placing electrodes on the scalp
a molecule that increases a nueroransmitters action
the neuron extension that passes messages through its branches to other neurons or to muscles or glands
(afferent) neurons that carry incoming information from the body's tissues and sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord
branching extensions that receive and integrate messages, conducting impulses towards the cell body
cell in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they also play a role in learning, thinking, and memory
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
a molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitters action

Let’s Think A Biology Word 2024-05-05

Let’s Think A Biology Word crossword puzzle

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If the changes past a certain point, a response_______ the changes
Example of polypeptides/protein
The selection agent for artificial selection?
A synapse between terminal ends of motor neurons with ______ muscle or smooth muscle
Increases vigour/heterosis
Control the normal blood osmotic pressure(normal water potential of blood plasma) controlled by ______
Axon does not involve neurotransmitter while _______ involve neurotransmitter
Process of mating or crossing between two true-breeding varieties is?

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Two extreme phenotype are separated and two subpopulations will be formed
A site of ultrafiltration of blood due to its porous capillary
For bottlenecks effect, certain alleles maybe overrepresented, underrepresented or?
Highly branched extensions that receive input and conduct toward cell body
Function receptor is detect a _______ and send information to control center
autonomic nervous system that promote calming and return to normal (rest and digest)
Two species reproduced at different times of a day or seasons

15 Clues: Increases vigour/heterosis • Example of polypeptides/protein • The selection agent for artificial selection? • Two species reproduced at different times of a day or seasons • A site of ultrafiltration of blood due to its porous capillary • If the changes past a certain point, a response_______ the changes • ...

Cells 2022-08-25

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Produces structural lipids like cholesterol and phospholipids
Produces proteins
holds the cell's organelles and protects them form damage
produces, modifies, and transports proteins to different organelles within the cell or outside of the cell
Controls what comes in and out of the cell
Plants one large used to store water Animals multiple that store waste, food,enzymes, and water
Help transport materials that an organism needs to survive and recycle waste materials

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Captures energy from sunlight and use it to produce food
helps cells maintain their shape and internal organization
Organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
Breaks down materials in the cell so they can be reused
Prepares proteins and lipid molecules for use in other places inside and outside the cell
breaks down sugar molecules to create energy
Considered the brain of the cell
surrounds, protects,and supports the cell

15 Clues: Produces proteins • Considered the brain of the cell • surrounds, protects,and supports the cell • Controls what comes in and out of the cell • breaks down sugar molecules to create energy • Breaks down materials in the cell so they can be reused • Captures energy from sunlight and use it to produce food • holds the cell's organelles and protects them form damage • ...

CROSSWORD 2025-08-24

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Smooth cooperation of body parts during movement
Period that allows muscles to recover and grow
Muscle group at the top of the body, important for lifting and posture
A major muscle group located in the torso, often called “abs”
Quality of maintaining stability while moving or standing
A body system benefit of endurance training: better heart ____
Nutrient essential for repairing and building muscle
The ability of muscles to exert maximum force in a single effort

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The ability of muscles to continue working without tiring quickly
A component of fitness that allows you to change direction quickly
Nutrient that supplies energy for exercise, especially endurance
Positive results from strength training, such as stronger bones and better posture
A quality improved by agility training: better ______ time
Ability to resist falling or losing posture
A type of muscle under voluntary control that moves bones

15 Clues: Ability to resist falling or losing posture • Period that allows muscles to recover and grow • Smooth cooperation of body parts during movement • Nutrient essential for repairing and building muscle • A type of muscle under voluntary control that moves bones • Quality of maintaining stability while moving or standing • ...

Very, Very, Very Pt.3 2024-12-14

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very talented
very glad
Very Skinny (boney)
very loose or very relaxed
very considerate
very smooth
very interesting

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very tiny
very special
very sure
Very Simple
very sorry
very soft

13 Clues: very tiny • very glad • very sure • very soft • very sorry • Very Simple • very smooth • very special • very talented • very considerate • very interesting • Very Skinny (boney) • very loose or very relaxed

8.1 - Intermediate - vocabulary 2023-11-17

8.1 - Intermediate - vocabulary crossword puzzle

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damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
money paid to the government that is based on yourincome or the cost of goods or services you have bought
any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure
a person who does something, especially helping other people
care for children
the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used

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activities which embody or convey cultural expressions
someone who lives very close to you
the activity or business of providing medical services
the condition of being extremely poor
a combination of the correct types and amounts of food

11 Clues: care for children • someone who lives very close to you • the condition of being extremely poor • the activity or business of providing medical services • a combination of the correct types and amounts of food • activities which embody or convey cultural expressions • a person who does something, especially helping other people • ...

Skeletal System Crossword Puzzle 2021-05-17

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Internal tissue that produces blood cells and stores fat
Tightly packed mature cells in bones
The process where bone replaces cartilage making the bones thicker and longer
The tough membrane that covers up bones

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Includes the shoulders,arms,hips,and legs
bone cells that deposit calcium and other minerals into bones
Includes the skull,spine,ribs,and sternum

7 Clues: Tightly packed mature cells in bones • The tough membrane that covers up bones • Includes the shoulders,arms,hips,and legs • Includes the skull,spine,ribs,and sternum • Internal tissue that produces blood cells and stores fat • bone cells that deposit calcium and other minerals into bones • ...

The skeletal system (joints) 2022-09-07

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lets you move your wrist
the place where two bones meet
type of joints in which bone move very little or no movement occurs

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a stretchy band that connects bone
lets you move all your arm around
pads the place where two bones meet
lets you straighten and bend your leg

7 Clues: lets you move your wrist • the place where two bones meet • lets you move all your arm around • a stretchy band that connects bone • pads the place where two bones meet • lets you straighten and bend your leg • type of joints in which bone move very little or no movement occurs

Muscular & Skeletal System Crossword 2025-10-23

Muscular & Skeletal System Crossword crossword puzzle

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Organs that support and protect the body and store minerals
Connects the bones of a joint
Supports the body and protects internal organs

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Produces movement in the body
Cushions the ends of bones and forms flexible parts
The place where two or more bones meet
Organs that contract to produce movement in the body

7 Clues: Produces movement in the body • Connects the bones of a joint • The place where two or more bones meet • Supports the body and protects internal organs • Cushions the ends of bones and forms flexible parts • Organs that contract to produce movement in the body • Organs that support and protect the body and store minerals

The Skeletal Body Systems 2020-12-09

The Skeletal Body Systems crossword puzzle

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Joints can be ______ by how the bones move.
Joints can be ____, if the bones are moved out of place.
Your brain is located inside of your ____.
Inside your bones is a soft tissue called ____.
____ marrow makes both red and white blood cells.
These joints, such as those in your skull, are called ___ joints.
_____ bone is dense bone tissue found on the outside of all bones.
____ bone is bone tissue that has many air spaces.

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Bone, cartilage, and the special structures that connect them make up your _____ system.
Your lungs are located in your ____.
The bones in most joints are held together by flexible bands of connective tissue called _____.
The ends of many bones are covered by soft, flexible tissue called _____.
A ____ is a living organ made of bone cells, connective tissues, and minerals.
____ marrow stores fat.
A place in the body where two or more bones connect is a ____.

15 Clues: ____ marrow stores fat. • Your lungs are located in your ____. • Your brain is located inside of your ____. • Joints can be ______ by how the bones move. • Inside your bones is a soft tissue called ____. • ____ marrow makes both red and white blood cells. • ____ bone is bone tissue that has many air spaces. • Joints can be ____, if the bones are moved out of place. • ...

Fitness Unit Review 2026-02-11

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The type of muscle that your body uses to make movements
The process cells undergo in order to turn glucose into ATP
The body making ATP without the use of oxygen
The protein in muscle that gets pulled on during contraction
The type of muscle found in the digestive system
The ions responsible for the burn in your muscles during exercise

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This increases during exercise due to the need for increased gas exchange
The body making ATP with the use of oxygen
The protein in muscle with “arms” that pull to contract the muscle
The striped appearance of muscles due to actin and myosin
The type of muscle found in the heart
A waste product of cellular respiration- we exhale this
This substance builds up in muscles during anaerobic respiration
Energy that is usable by cells
A needed product for cellular respiration- we inhale this

15 Clues: Energy that is usable by cells • The type of muscle found in the heart • The body making ATP with the use of oxygen • The body making ATP without the use of oxygen • The type of muscle found in the digestive system • A waste product of cellular respiration- we exhale this • The type of muscle that your body uses to make movements • ...

Cell Organelles Crossword 2024-12-05

Cell Organelles Crossword crossword puzzle

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breaks down excess or worn-out cell parts
synthesizes proteins
encloses and protects the cell's DNA within the nucleus, separating it from the cytoplasm and regulating the movement of substances in and out of the nucleus
abbreviation, assembles and transports proteins, esp. to the Golgi
stores various substances within a cell, including water, nutrients, and waste products
produces and assemble the cell's ribosomes
provides structural support, shape, and protection to the cell
abbreviation, synthesizes and transports lipids, esp. to the Golgi

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produces the energy necessary for the cell's survival and functioning
processes and packages proteins and lipid molecules, especially proteins destined to be exported from the cell
holds the components of the cell and protects them from damage
produce energy through photosynthesis
organizes microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
a barrier that selectively controls what enters and exits a cell
stores and protects the cell's genetic material (DNA)

15 Clues: synthesizes proteins • produce energy through photosynthesis • breaks down excess or worn-out cell parts • produces and assemble the cell's ribosomes • stores and protects the cell's genetic material (DNA) • holds the components of the cell and protects them from damage • provides structural support, shape, and protection to the cell • ...

Let’s Think A Biology Word 2024-05-05

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If the changes past a certain point, a response_______ the changes
Example of polypeptides/protein
The selection agent for artificial selection?
A synapse between terminal ends of motor neurons with ______ muscle or smooth muscle
Increases vigour/heterosis
Control the normal blood osmotic pressure(normal water potential of blood plasma) controlled by ______
Axon does not involve neurotransmitter while _______ involve neurotransmitter
Process of mating or crossing between two true-breeding varieties is?

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Two extreme phenotype are separated and two subpopulations will be formed
A site of ultrafiltration of blood due to its porous capillary
For bottlenecks effect, certain alleles maybe overrepresented, underrepresented or?
Highly branched extensions that receive input and conduct toward cell body
Function receptor is detect a _______ and send information to control center
autonomic nervous system that promote calming and return to normal (rest and digest)
Two species reproduced at different times of a day or seasons

Let’s Think A Biology Word 2024-05-05

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The selection agent for artificial selection?
Two species reproduced at different times of a day or seasons
Two extreme phenotype are separated and two subpopulations will be formed
Increases vigour/heterosis
Axon does not involve neurotransmitter while _______ involve neurotransmitter
A synapse between terminal ends of motor neurons with ______ muscle or smooth muscle
Example of polypeptides/protein

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Control the normal blood osmotic pressure(normal water potential of blood plasma) controlled by ______
For bottlenecks effect, certain alleles maybe overrepresented, underrepresented or?
Highly branched extensions that receive input and conduct toward cell body
Function receptor is detect a _______ and send information to control center
A site of ultrafiltration of blood due to its porous capillary
Process of mating or crossing between two true-breeding varieties is?
autonomic nervous system that promote calming and return to normal (rest and digest)
If the changes past a certain point, a response_______ the changes

BIO 133. Chapter 6 2025-04-22

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recording of muscle activity.
forms thick filaments.
a molecule that provides a rapid source of energy for muscle contractions.
the muscle changes length while the tension remains constant.
specialized tissues composed of elongated cells called muscle fibers that have the ability to contract and produce movement.
contain proteins actin and myosin.
contractile unit of myofibrils.

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muscles that work together to create the same movement.
Neurotransmitter that play a critical role in muscle movement, memory, attention, and arousal, and also influences heart rate, digestion, and more.
forms thin filaments.
A serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system, leading to painful muscle spasms.
bundles of muscle fibers wrapped with connective tissue.
muscles that oppose each other to create a movement.
a protein found in heart and skeletal muscle cells that plays a crucial role in muscle contraction.
help you maintain a stable position.

15 Clues: forms thin filaments. • forms thick filaments. • recording of muscle activity. • contractile unit of myofibrils. • contain proteins actin and myosin. • help you maintain a stable position. • muscles that oppose each other to create a movement. • muscles that work together to create the same movement. • bundles of muscle fibers wrapped with connective tissue. • ...

Body 2021-02-16

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things that have sockets.
located in the buttocks and is regarded as one of the strongest muscles in the human body.
the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.

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maximus
a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone
system works as a support structure for your body

6 Clues: maximus • things that have sockets. • system works as a support structure for your body • a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone • the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement. • located in the buttocks and is regarded as one of the strongest muscles in the human body.

Body 2021-02-16

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things that have sockets.
located in the buttocks and is regarded as one of the strongest muscles in the human body.
the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.

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maximus
a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone
system works as a support structure for your body

Muscular and Skeletal 2025-04-13

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the connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
system that is responsible for movement, protection, and support
type of muscle that makes up the heart
type of muscle that is found throughout the body that aid in bodily functions
the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
_ muscles that move when you choose to move them

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type of muscles that is attached to bones and help the body move
the tissue located in the center of bones that produces red and white blood cells
system that is responsible for movement and protection
tissue that protects and cushions bones
location where bones are attached together allowing limbs to bend and move
_ muscles that move on their own without you having to think about it

12 Clues: type of muscle that makes up the heart • tissue that protects and cushions bones • the connective tissue that attaches bone to bone • _ muscles that move when you choose to move them • the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone • system that is responsible for movement and protection • type of muscles that is attached to bones and help the body move • ...

Cardiac Muscle – Structure & Comparisons 2021-04-04

Cardiac Muscle – Structure & Comparisons crossword puzzle

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Sends impulse from sarcolemma to interior cell
_______reticulum is smaller in cardiac muscle & larger in skeletal muscle
From extracellular fluid
Long refractory periods prevent______
Made of myofilaments arranged in sarcomeres
In cardiac muscle cell & used for energy

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Allows quick communication between neighboring cells
_____discs found at junction of different cardiac muscle cells
_____period lasts almost the entire muscle twitch
Compared to skeletal muscles, in cardiac muscles, this branches & joins neighboring cells through intercalated disks

10 Clues: From extracellular fluid • Long refractory periods prevent______ • In cardiac muscle cell & used for energy • Made of myofilaments arranged in sarcomeres • Sends impulse from sarcolemma to interior cell • _____period lasts almost the entire muscle twitch • Allows quick communication between neighboring cells • ...

Human body systems 2021-09-30

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sometimes called the blood-vascular
The organs involved in producing offspring.
function is to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product.
divided into three types: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal.

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includes the mouth,small intestine, large intestine.
made up of all the body's different hormones
the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe.
complex network of nerves and cells
a network of tissues, vessels and organs
made of more than 200 bones

10 Clues: made of more than 200 bones • sometimes called the blood-vascular • complex network of nerves and cells • a network of tissues, vessels and organs • The organs involved in producing offspring. • made up of all the body's different hormones • includes the mouth,small intestine, large intestine. • the network of organs and tissues that help you breathe. • ...

6-mavzu 2024-11-23

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Mushaklar faoliyatini o‘rganish uchun ishlatiladigan texnologiya? (15 harf)
Yurak mushaklari qanday nomlanadi? (12 harf)
Skeletal mushaklarning qisqarishi natijasida hosil bo‘ladigan kuch? (7 harf)
Mushaklar orasidagi zarur bo‘lgan materiallar? (6 harf)

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Skeletal mushaklar qisqarganda hosil bo‘ladigan harakat? (7 harf)
Mushaklarning ishlashiga ta’sir qiluvchi mexanizm? (11 harf)
Suyak va mushaklarning o‘zaro bog‘lanishini ta’minlaydigan tuzilma? (7 harf)
Mushaklarning qisqarishini ta’minlovchi oqsil? (7 harf)
Mushaklarning qisqarish jarayonida ishlatiladigan energiya manbai? (3 harf)
Mushaklarning qisqarishini boshqaradigan tizim? (4 harf)

10 Clues: Yurak mushaklari qanday nomlanadi? (12 harf) • Mushaklarning qisqarishini ta’minlovchi oqsil? (7 harf) • Mushaklar orasidagi zarur bo‘lgan materiallar? (6 harf) • Mushaklarning qisqarishini boshqaradigan tizim? (4 harf) • Mushaklarning ishlashiga ta’sir qiluvchi mexanizm? (11 harf) • Skeletal mushaklar qisqarganda hosil bo‘ladigan harakat? (7 harf) • ...

Types of Muscles 2025-02-12

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Found in the anterior of your arms
Helps extend legs and flex thighs
Found below hamstrings, helps with walking
Found on upper back, stabilizes and moves scapula
Found in the heart, helps with pumping motion

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Found in the cheek
Helps with movement of trunk, spine, and core
Found in hollow organs, helps lungs expand and regulate blood pressure
Produces movement and helps sustain body posture
Acts as a skeletal muscle, helps with running, found under the calf

10 Clues: Found in the cheek • Helps extend legs and flex thighs • Found in the anterior of your arms • Found below hamstrings, helps with walking • Helps with movement of trunk, spine, and core • Found in the heart, helps with pumping motion • Produces movement and helps sustain body posture • Found on upper back, stabilizes and moves scapula • ...

wellness review 2023-05-24

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complex set of characteristics that makes you unique
chemical secreted by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells
aneurysm a weakness in a blood vessel in the brain that balloons and fills blood
progressive disease that reduces brain mass and inhibits memory function (and other important mental functions)
memories that are subconsciously blocked by the brain
damage to the brain from Interruption/blockage of its blood supply
signals that tell your brain and body how to react

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system Complex network that coordinates all the activities in your body
happy
taking your own unacceptable qualities or feelings and ascribing them to other people
second largest part of the brain, coordinates movement of skeletal muscles
memories that are consciously blocked/ forgotten
largest and most complex part of the brain

Electromagnetic Spectrum 2023-05-02

Electromagnetic Spectrum crossword puzzle

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the range of sizes and speeds of waves
moderate frequency and used in remote controls
the lowest frequency waves that allow you to listen to your favorite station in the car to

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shorter wavelength than visible light but longer than x-rays and can cause sunburn
shorter wavelength than visible light and used to view the skeletal system
the only light waves we can see
longer wavelength than infrared waves and used for heating foods quickly
the highest frequency wave and often used to fight cancer

8 Clues: the only light waves we can see • the range of sizes and speeds of waves • moderate frequency and used in remote controls • the highest frequency wave and often used to fight cancer • longer wavelength than infrared waves and used for heating foods quickly • shorter wavelength than visible light and used to view the skeletal system • ...

Let’s Think A Biology Word 2024-05-05

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If the changes past a certain point, a response_______ the changes
Example of polypeptides/protein
The selection agent for artificial selection?
A synapse between terminal ends of motor neurons with ______ muscle or smooth muscle
Increases vigour/heterosis
Control the normal blood osmotic pressure(normal water potential of blood plasma) controlled by ______
Axon does not involve neurotransmitter while _______ involve neurotransmitter
Process of mating or crossing between two true-breeding varieties is?

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Two extreme phenotype are separated and two subpopulations will be formed
A site of ultrafiltration of blood due to its porous capillary
For bottlenecks effect, certain alleles maybe overrepresented, underrepresented or?
Highly branched extensions that receive input and conduct toward cell body
Function receptor is detect a _______ and send information to control center
autonomic nervous system that promote calming and return to normal (rest and digest)
Two species reproduced at different times of a day or seasons

Biology 2024-05-05

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The selection agent for artificial selection?
A site of ultrafiltration of blood due to its porous capillary
Function receptor is detect a _______ and send information to control center
If the changes past a certain point, a response_______ the changes
Two species reproduced at different times of a day or seasons
Process of mating or crossing between two true-breeding varieties is?
Two extreme phenotype are separated and two subpopulations will be formed
For bottlenecks effect, certain alleles maybe overrepresented, underrepresented or?

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Control the normal blood osmotic pressure(normal water potential of blood plasma) controlled by ______
autonomic nervous system that promote calming and return to normal (rest and digest)
A synapse between terminal ends of motor neurons with ______ muscle or smooth muscle
Highly branched extensions that receive input and conduct toward cell body
Example of polypeptides/protein
Increases vigour/heterosis
Axon does not involve neurotransmitter while _______ involve neurotransmitter

LEVELS OF ORGANISATION 2024-04-11

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transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body
help control mood, growth, and development, the way our organs work, metabolism and reproduction.
carries electrical impulses
pumping blood and suporting movement to lifting heavy weights
breaks nutrients into parts for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, etc.
protect the organs the body from injuries
traps light energy for photosynthesis
produce gametes called eggs or OVA

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increase the surface area ti absorb water and mineral salts from the soil
responsible of eliminating waste from the body
produce sperm and transport into the female reproductive system for fertilization
carries oxygen and nutrients to cells, and removes carbon dioxide
controlls cell division, development and activities
make food for the plant using carbon dioxide, water and light energy for photosynthesis
contains salts and sugars helps to keep plant cells firm

15 Clues: carries electrical impulses • produce gametes called eggs or OVA • traps light energy for photosynthesis • protect the organs the body from injuries • responsible of eliminating waste from the body • controlls cell division, development and activities • contains salts and sugars helps to keep plant cells firm • ...

Cell Terms 2021-08-31

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Makes, packages, and transports proteins and fats
play a role in organizing microtubules that serve as the cell's skeletal system
provides protection for a cell
helps cells maintain their shape and internal organization
move water relative to the cell in a regular movement of the cilia
Round part of most cells that are enclosed in a double membrane, controls the activities of the cell
Protects the plant cell
Is a cellular particle made of RNA and protein that serves as the site for protein synthesis in the cell
hair-like structures involved in the locomotion of a cell

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converts light to enrgy causing photsyenthesis
Powerhouse of the cell
cause cell expansion, growth and replication
Helps elminate wste products
Where proteins received from the ER are further processed and sorted for transport to their eventual destinations
Breaks down worn out cell parts

15 Clues: Powerhouse of the cell • Protects the plant cell • Helps elminate wste products • provides protection for a cell • Breaks down worn out cell parts • cause cell expansion, growth and replication • converts light to enrgy causing photsyenthesis • Makes, packages, and transports proteins and fats • hair-like structures involved in the locomotion of a cell • ...

CROSSWORD 2025-08-24

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A major muscle group located in the torso, often called “abs”
A type of muscle under voluntary control that moves bones
The ability of muscles to exert maximum force in a single effort
Nutrient that supplies energy for exercise, especially endurance
Nutrient essential for repairing and building muscle
A quality improved by agility training: better ______ time
The upper limb muscles used for pushing and pulling

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Quality of maintaining stability while moving or standing
– A body system benefit of endurance training: better heart ____
Fibers responsible for sustained activity and long-duration effort
The ability of muscles to continue working without tiring quickly
Muscle group at the top of the body, important for lifting and posture
A component of fitness that allows you to change direction quickly
Period that allows muscles to recover and grow
Positive results from strength training, such as stronger bones and better posture

15 Clues: Period that allows muscles to recover and grow • The upper limb muscles used for pushing and pulling • Nutrient essential for repairing and building muscle • Quality of maintaining stability while moving or standing • A type of muscle under voluntary control that moves bones • A quality improved by agility training: better ______ time • ...

Muscular System 2023-10-07

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connect skeletal muscles to bones
composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers
helps send blood to all parts of the body
made of special fibers that threads of long, skinny cells
move without a person having to think

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a pair of muscles that work in opposite ways
muscles whose action is normally controlled by an individuals will
responsible for movement attached to bones
are located in hollow organs
a point where 2 bones make contact

10 Clues: are located in hollow organs • connect skeletal muscles to bones • a point where 2 bones make contact • move without a person having to think • helps send blood to all parts of the body • responsible for movement attached to bones • a pair of muscles that work in opposite ways • composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers • ...

Advantages of eating healthy food 2021-12-09

Advantages of eating healthy food crossword puzzle

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protien helps to build up
The state of being physically and mentally well

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the process of converting complex food items into simpler substances
the strength to fight diseases
The Internal body parts which form our skeletal system

5 Clues: protien helps to build up • the strength to fight diseases • The state of being physically and mentally well • The Internal body parts which form our skeletal system • the process of converting complex food items into simpler substances

monserous battlegrounds 2025-10-09

monserous battlegrounds crossword puzzle

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saliva passive
shark
skin for brachydios
flight passive
thunder dragon
primate rage passive

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chicken
pickle
ice forms
digging
halloween event
thunder puppy
thunder dragon 2.0
the dark eclipse

14 Clues: shark • pickle • chicken • digging • ice forms • thunder puppy • saliva passive • flight passive • thunder dragon • halloween event • the dark eclipse • thunder dragon 2.0 • skin for brachydios • primate rage passive

Exam 2023-11-28

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is a combination of the muscle and skeletal system.
serves many functions and is split up into two systems.
contains many contractile subunits (myofibrillar),
are dense fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.
contain subunits called sarcomeres made up of actin and myosin filaments.
cells are only found in the heart and its primary function is to pump blood through the vessels.
is a collection of muscle and muscle types.
are also fibrous connective tissue which connects bones to other bones.

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attach to and move bones by contracting and relaxing.
These muscles make up the walls of organs and help push food with contraction.
is composed of bones and other related structures such as joints.

11 Clues: is a collection of muscle and muscle types. • contains many contractile subunits (myofibrillar), • is a combination of the muscle and skeletal system. • attach to and move bones by contracting and relaxing. • are dense fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone. • serves many functions and is split up into two systems. • ...

Skeletal Dysplasia Conditions 2024-11-06

Skeletal Dysplasia Conditions crossword puzzle

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Lethal short-limb dwarfism characterized by a notable reduction in the length of the long bones, pear-shaped chest, soft tissue redundancy, and frequency clover-leaf skull deformity and ventriculomegaly
A skeletal dysplasia characterized by a very narrow thorax
Lethal autosomal-recessive short-limb dwarfism marked by long bone and trunk shortening, decreased echogenicity of the bones and spine, and flipper-like appendages
A defect in the development of cartilage at the epiphyseal centers of the long bones producing short, square bones
A very rare anomaly in which there is fusion of the lower extremities

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Metabolic disorder affecting the fetal collagen system that leads to varying forms of bone disease; intrauterine bone fractures, shortened long bones, poorly mineralized cal aria and compression of the chest found in type II forms
A rare condition that includes a range of malformations of the caudal end of the neural tube
A condition marked by severe contractures of the extremities because of abnormal inner action and disorders of the muscles and connective tissue
A rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by phocomelia and facial anomalies
A rare skeletal dysplasia also known as chondroectodermal dysplasia

10 Clues: A skeletal dysplasia characterized by a very narrow thorax • A rare skeletal dysplasia also known as chondroectodermal dysplasia • A very rare anomaly in which there is fusion of the lower extremities • A rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by phocomelia and facial anomalies • ...

Electro Magnetic Spectrum 2023-03-29

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the only light waves we can see
shorter wavelength than visible light and used to view the skeletal system
moderate frequency and used in remote controls
the lowest frequency waves that allow you to listen to your favorite station in the car
range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends.

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shorter wavelength than visible light but longer than x-rays; can cause sunburn
longer wavelength than infrared waves and used for heating food quickly
the highest-frequency wave and often used to fight cancer

8 Clues: the only light waves we can see • moderate frequency and used in remote controls • the highest-frequency wave and often used to fight cancer • longer wavelength than infrared waves and used for heating food quickly • shorter wavelength than visible light and used to view the skeletal system • ...

Em spectrum 2022-04-01

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-the range of wavelengths or frequencies over which electromagnetic radiation extends.
-the lowest frequency waves that allow you to listen to your favorite station in the car
- the highest frequency wave and used to fight cancer
- the only light waves we can see

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- moderate frequency and used in remote controls
- longer wavelength than infrared waves and used to heat food quickly
-shorter wavelength than visible light but longer than x-rays
- shorter wavelength than regular light and used to view skeletal system

8 Clues: - the only light waves we can see • - moderate frequency and used in remote controls • - the highest frequency wave and used to fight cancer • -shorter wavelength than visible light but longer than x-rays • - longer wavelength than infrared waves and used to heat food quickly • - shorter wavelength than regular light and used to view skeletal system • ...

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants 2017-03-05

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants crossword puzzle

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A substance that is destructive to nerve tissue
Drug made from a living organism used to prevent or treat disease
A movement disorder in which muscles contract and spasm involuntarily
reticulum Specialized organelle in the muscle cell that releases calcium ions during muscle contraction and absorbs calcium ions during relaxation
Difficulty speaking due to a disorder with the mouth, tongue, or throat
Difficulty swallowing
Normal structures responsible for energy production in cells
Minute fibers located throughout the cytoplasm of cells, composed of actin
Undesirable interaction of drugs which should not be combined
Involuntary blinking of the eyelid
Fatty substance that covers and protects nerves
Abnormally high body temperature
Condition in which the eyes are not aligned (Cross-eyed)
Area where the motor neuron axon terminal meets the muscle tissue
A life-threatening illness caused by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum

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Cell that covers the axons in the peripheral nervous system
Substance that relaxes the muscles leading to increased blood flow
The cytoplasm of a striated muscle fiber
Area around the brain/spinal cord that contains cerebrospinal fluid
Drugs that relieve, interrupt, or prevent muscle spasms
A condition of excessive sweating
Blocker that produces paralysis by inhibiting nerve transmission
Twitchings of muscle fiber groups
Synergy
A thin membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber

25 Clues: Synergy • Difficulty swallowing • Abnormally high body temperature • A condition of excessive sweating • Twitchings of muscle fiber groups • Involuntary blinking of the eyelid • The cytoplasm of a striated muscle fiber • A substance that is destructive to nerve tissue • Fatty substance that covers and protects nerves • A thin membrane enclosing a striated muscle fiber • ...

skeletal crossword puzzle 2020-10-19

skeletal crossword puzzle crossword puzzle

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wrist
mature bone cells
the bone that goes from the elbow to shoulder
bottom of spine
below the sacrum
very dense bone
the thigh bone
behind the skull
bone in the arm that helps rotation
forearm
the ankle
lower jaw
our fingers, toe bones
longitudinal axis of the body
cartilage that reduces friction in bones
bones that are flattened or curved

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bone destroying cells
top of skull
back of skull
the cheekbones
fracture where bone doesn't break completely
attached to rubs
the bone in the legs that support balance
another term meaning irregular
bone forming cells
lowest portion of the spine
fracture where bone doesn't penetrate skin
behind lacrimal
shaft of bone
the knee
upper jaw

31 Clues: wrist • forearm • the knee • the ankle • upper jaw • lower jaw • top of skull • back of skull • shaft of bone • the cheekbones • the thigh bone • bottom of spine • very dense bone • behind lacrimal • attached to rubs • below the sacrum • behind the skull • mature bone cells • bone forming cells • bone destroying cells • our fingers, toe bones • lowest portion of the spine • longitudinal axis of the body • ...

NAMING SKELETAL MUSCLE 2019-12-11

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The stocky bipennate and multipennate muscles, which pack in the most fibers is shorten very little but are very ________.
Multipennate of fascicle arrangement is located in the _________.
Skeletal muscle consists of _________.
In a _________ pattern, short fascicles attach obliquely to a central tendon.
______of fascicle arrangement is located in the orbicularis oris.
A convergent muscle is _________ or fan-shaped.
The muscle is _________ in the extensor digitorum.
If the fascicles insert into opposite sides of the tendon, the muscle is ________.
The direction of the muscle fibers, when a muscles' name includes the term rectus, its fibers run _________ to that imaginary line.
In location of the muscles origin and _________, muscles are named for their attachment sites.
The fascicle arrange _________, producing muscles with different structures and functional properties.
In a circular pattern,the fascicles are arranged in _________ rings.
A modification of the parallel arrangement is called as ________.
A muscle's fascicle arrangement determines its range of ________ and power.
In a parallel arrangement, the length of the fascicles run parallel to the long ________ of the muscle.
When the term biceps, triceps or quadriceps form part of a muscle name, you can assume that the muscle has two, three of four origins. this is the criteria of ________ of origins.
When muscles are named for their ________, terms such as flexor, extensor and adductor appear in their names.
In location of the muscle, some muscles are named for the ________ with which they are associated.

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Muscle _________ depends more on the total number of muscle fibers in the muscle.
In the _________ digitorum muscle of the leg, the fascicles insert into only one side of the tendon.
________ size of the muscle is such terms as Maximus, minimus and logos are sometimes used in the names of muscles.
If the fascicles insert from several different sides, the muscles is _______.
The term ________ in a muscle's name tells that the muscle fibers run obliquely to the imaginary line.
How many criteria used in naming skeletal muscles?
In a _________ muscle, the fascicles converge toward a single insertion tendon.
________ of the muscle fibers is some muscles are named in reference to some imaginary line.
Some muscles have a districtive shape that helps to _________ them.
Number of ________ is also criteria in naming skeletal muscles.
The longer and the more nearly parallel the fascicles are to a muscle's long axis, the more the muscle can _________.
The example of the _________ of the muscle is the deltoid muscle is roughlt triangular.

30 Clues: Skeletal muscle consists of _________. • A convergent muscle is _________ or fan-shaped. • The muscle is _________ in the extensor digitorum. • How many criteria used in naming skeletal muscles? • Number of ________ is also criteria in naming skeletal muscles. • Multipennate of fascicle arrangement is located in the _________. • ...

skeletal crossword puzzle 2020-10-22

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often referred to as the tail bone
forms the knee join or the "kneecaps"
medial of the forearm
12 pairs, 24 in total
inferior to the cervical vertebrae
forms the base and posterior of the skull
forms the wrist
fits into the scapula
inferior to the thoracic vertebrae
allows facial muscles to move
lower jaw
with the coccyx, forms the pelvis
lateral of the tibia
where the ears are
meets the cheek bones
forms the sole

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known as the collar bone
only bone in the thigh
both the fingers and the toes
known as the shin bone
also known as the "knuckles"
encloses the spinal cord
meets the frontal bone
inferior to the lumbar vertebrae
lateral to the forearm
protects the heart and lungs
forehead
enclosure for the pituitary gland
looks like "wings" when arms move posterior
upper jaw
roof of nasal cavity
forms the posterior half of the foot

32 Clues: forehead • lower jaw • upper jaw • forms the sole • forms the wrist • where the ears are • lateral of the tibia • roof of nasal cavity • medial of the forearm • 12 pairs, 24 in total • fits into the scapula • meets the cheek bones • only bone in the thigh • known as the shin bone • meets the frontal bone • lateral to the forearm • known as the collar bone • encloses the spinal cord • ...

Skeletal Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-20

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dense bone
no body
protect the heart and lungs
upper part of the sternum
Limbs and girdles.
bone forming cells
bones with open space
connect to rib 7
small body
mature bone cells
a bone that is longer than it is wide
hole in the bone
broken bone ends are forced into each other
encloses the spinal cord
excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone

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bone destroying cells
shaft of the bone
bone is crushed
bone breaks incompletely
broken bone portion is pressed inward
connect from the spine to the sternum
bottom of the sternum
spongy bones that have an outer layer of compact bone
separated by pads of cartilage
Forms the longitudinal axis of the body.
bone breaks into three or more fragments
come out of the spine and do not connect with any other bone
bones that are as wide as they are long
middle part of the sternum
ends of the bone
usually bones that protect organs

31 Clues: no body • dense bone • small body • bone is crushed • connect to rib 7 • hole in the bone • ends of the bone • shaft of the bone • mature bone cells • Limbs and girdles. • bone forming cells • bone destroying cells • bottom of the sternum • bones with open space • bone breaks incompletely • encloses the spinal cord • upper part of the sternum • middle part of the sternum • protect the heart and lungs • ...

Skeletal Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-20

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bone is crushed
dense bone
bottom of the sternum
usually bones that protect organs
upper part of the sternum
encloses the spinal cord
broken bone ends are forced into each other
mature bone cells
small body
bones with open space
Limbs and girdles.
bone destroying cells
protect the heart and lungs

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no body
excessive twisting forces are applied to the bone
bone breaks into three or more fragments
bone forming cells
hole in the bone
Forms the longitudinal axis of the body.
spongy bones that have an outer layer of compact bone
ends of the bone
shaft of the bone
middle part of the sternum
broken bone portion is pressed inward
bone breaks incompletely
a bone that is longer than it is wide
come out of the spine and do not connect with any other bone
bones that are as wide as they are long
connect to rib 7
connect from the spine to the sternum

30 Clues: no body • dense bone • small body • bone is crushed • hole in the bone • ends of the bone • connect to rib 7 • shaft of the bone • mature bone cells • bone forming cells • Limbs and girdles. • bottom of the sternum • bones with open space • bone destroying cells • encloses the spinal cord • bone breaks incompletely • upper part of the sternum • middle part of the sternum • protect the heart and lungs • ...

Skeletal Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-21

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Made of 3 fused together bones, flat.
Articulates withe L5 vertebrae.
Body weight is carried by these.
Most posterior bone of skull.
Located deep in nasal cavity.
Located deep in eye sockets.
Found on anterior ends of ribs.
7 bones, makes up neck region.
The most lateral bone of forearm.
Bones that form sole of foot.
Heaviest and longest bone in body.
The largest bone of shin.
Referred to as cheek bones.
Attaches to the scapula.
Apart of the kneecap ligament.
Longest and strongest bone in face.
14 of these bones make the face.

Down

Vertebrae that articulates with ribs.
Protects heart and lungs.
Block-like bodies, lower back.
Upper bone of each arm.
Two of these are in one finger
Forms the forehead.
Forms the lateral walls of cranium.
Human tailbone, remnant.
Forms the upper jaw.
can be categorized as true or false.
8 bones that make up the wrist.
The most medial bone of the forearm.
secured by lumbar vertebrae.
Make up the palm of the hand.
Thin and stick-like bone of shin.

32 Clues: Forms the forehead. • Forms the upper jaw. • Upper bone of each arm. • Human tailbone, remnant. • Attaches to the scapula. • Protects heart and lungs. • The largest bone of shin. • Referred to as cheek bones. • Located deep in eye sockets. • secured by lumbar vertebrae. • Most posterior bone of skull. • Located deep in nasal cavity. • Bones that form sole of foot. • ...

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