skeletal system Crossword Puzzles
influenza 2013-03-09
Across
- weekend temperature
- hole
- took to my .....
- good for the soul
- Sunday activity
- carriers
- London's Burning character
- plenty of them
- maybe in stomach or head
- taken in by lungs
- Snoop Dogg vs. David Guetta smells
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- now disposable paper
- should have had this
- urge to vomit
- skeletal, smooth or cardiac
- charged in London
- none left in the jungle
- bedside manner
- unwell
- they become swollen
- sung by Peggy Lee 1958
21 Clues: hole • unwell • carriers • urge to vomit • bedside manner • plenty of them • Sunday activity • took to my ..... • good for the soul • charged in London • taken in by lungs • weekend temperature • they become swollen • now disposable paper • should have had this • sung by Peggy Lee 1958 • none left in the jungle • maybe in stomach or head • London's Burning character • skeletal, smooth or cardiac • ...
Maze Runner Crossword 2014-10-24
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- thinly scattered
- a luster of metal
- a covering supported by something
- to examine something
- disappeared
- crowded or compact
- a plant that haves a long slender stem usually seen on walls or trees
- the leaves of a plant
- insane
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- telling something in a detailed manner
- skeleton ( adjective )
- to move quickly
- to agitate by surprise
- transformation
- a dead body
- to write awkwardly
- a quick sharp sound
- scary
- a variation of colors
- evil
20 Clues: evil • scary • insane • a dead body • disappeared • transformation • to move quickly • thinly scattered • a luster of metal • to write awkwardly • crowded or compact • a quick sharp sound • to examine something • a variation of colors • the leaves of a plant • skeleton ( adjective ) • to agitate by surprise • a covering supported by something • telling something in a detailed manner • ...
muscular system proj. 2021-05-25
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- muscle cell membrane
- attachment of the muscle to the bone that moves
- increase angle at a joint
- sheath of connective tissue that surrounds an individual skeletal muscle fiber
- moves insertion downward
- contractile unit of a muscle fiber
- covering of muscle
- decrease angle at a joint
- a protein in a muscle fiber, that together with myosin, is responsible for contraction and relaxation
- neurotransmitter chemical released at the ends of nerve cells
- attachment of the muscle to the bone that remains stationary
- is found in the internal organs of the body such as digestive and respiratory systems and blood vessels and eyes
- moves limb toward midline of body
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- sheath of connective tissue that encloses a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers
- the structural and functional unit of a myofibril
- a protein that, together with actin, is responsible for muscular contraction and relaxation
- rotates bone along its axis
- fibrous membrane covering supporting and separating muscles
- bundle of muscle fibers
- inflammation of a tendon
- one of the contractile fibers found within muscle cells
- moves insertion upward
- cordlike or bandlike mass of white fibrous connective tissue that connects a muscle to a bone
- allows muscles to return to its original shape
- moves limb away from midline of body
- become short and thick which causes movement
26 Clues: covering of muscle • muscle cell membrane • moves insertion upward • bundle of muscle fibers • moves insertion downward • inflammation of a tendon • increase angle at a joint • decrease angle at a joint • rotates bone along its axis • moves limb toward midline of body • contractile unit of a muscle fiber • moves limb away from midline of body • ...
The Muscular System 2023-04-21
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- Thick filaments of protein found in myofibril. They control and maintain cell shape
- A connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
- Muscles usually attached to bones
- Muscles that don't have striations making them appear smooth
- A synaptic connection between the terminal end of a motor nerve and a muscle
- Think filaments of protein found in myofibril. They control and maintain cell shape
- Alternating light and dark bands in muscle
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- The process in which a muscle becomes shorter and tighter
- A pair of muscles that consists of muscles where in one contract while the other relaxes
- Skeletal muscle cells that help control physical forces in the body
- An important neuro transmitter that plays a role in brain functions such as memory
- Muscle that is found in the heart
12 Clues: Muscles usually attached to bones • Muscle that is found in the heart • Alternating light and dark bands in muscle • A connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone • The process in which a muscle becomes shorter and tighter • Muscles that don't have striations making them appear smooth • Skeletal muscle cells that help control physical forces in the body • ...
Skeletal topic crossword 2023-09-04
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- bone that protects the bladder and connects to the thigh bone (3)
- name for all the bones that make up an animal (8)
- one way to make our bones and muscles stronger (8)
- type of muscle which attaches to the bones (8)
- absorbed by bones to keep them strong (7)
- a type of joint, for example the elbow (5)
- where two bones meet (5)
- used to keep broken bones lined up so they can repair correctly (4)
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- a type of joint, for example the skull (5)
- one function of the skeleton is to _____ the organs (7)
- changes shape to allow us to move our bones (6)
- muscles can contract and ______ (5)
- part of the skeleton which protects the brain (5)
- attaches the muscles on to the bones (6)
- type of muscle found in some internal organs such as the stomach (6)
- bone that connects the spine to the breastbone (3)
16 Clues: where two bones meet (5) • muscles can contract and ______ (5) • attaches the muscles on to the bones (6) • absorbed by bones to keep them strong (7) • a type of joint, for example the skull (5) • a type of joint, for example the elbow (5) • type of muscle which attaches to the bones (8) • changes shape to allow us to move our bones (6) • ...
Skeletal/muscular/Nervous 2023-09-13
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- - Supports your body's weight
- - Helps you breathe
- - The largest organ in the body
- - Controls your sense of touch
- - Carries oxygen to muscles
- - Your body's natural shock absorbers
- Cord - Responsible for reflex actions
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- - Contracts and relaxes to move your body
- - Where you store calcium
- - The "fight or flight" system
- - Allows you to move your fingers
- - Makes up the backbone
- - Connects muscles to bones
- - Protects your brain and facial features
- - Sends electrical signals throughout your body
- - Main muscle responsible for pumping blood
- - Where two bones meet
17 Clues: - Helps you breathe • - Where two bones meet • - Makes up the backbone • - Where you store calcium • - Connects muscles to bones • - Carries oxygen to muscles • - Supports your body's weight • - The "fight or flight" system • - Controls your sense of touch • - The largest organ in the body • - Allows you to move your fingers • - Your body's natural shock absorbers • ...
Skeletal Crossword Puzzle 2024-08-15
Across
- the tailbone
- pertaining to the ischium and femur
- exaggerated anterior curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
- the intercellular substance of the bone tissue that forms most of a person's bone mass
- lower back pain
- the most common form of arthritis
- form a network of star-shaped cells that communicate with each other and other bone cells
- special cells that help your bone grow
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- pertaining to the clavicle
- back pain
- bone that forms part of the nose and orbit and base of the cranium
- skeleton that comprises the skull, ribcage, and vertebra
- joints which allow some movement
- the process allowing bone marrow to produce the red blood cells
- stiffening of the joints between the vertebrae
- extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic area of the spine
16 Clues: back pain • the tailbone • lower back pain • pertaining to the clavicle • joints which allow some movement • the most common form of arthritis • pertaining to the ischium and femur • special cells that help your bone grow • stiffening of the joints between the vertebrae • exaggerated anterior curvature of the lumbar vertebrae • ...
The Body Systems 2022-05-16
Across
- Hormones
- Breathing
- Killed using antibiotics
- Cause diseases in hosts
- The skull
- Blood in the veins
- How motion is possible
- The process of sustinence
Down
- Cause diseases by invading tissues and dirupting their function
- Needed for the survival of a race
- skin is an organ
- Nonliving infectious agent
- Keeping balance
- Signals to brain
- The release of waste
15 Clues: Hormones • Breathing • The skull • Keeping balance • skin is an organ • Signals to brain • Blood in the veins • The release of waste • How motion is possible • Cause diseases in hosts • Killed using antibiotics • The process of sustinence • Nonliving infectious agent • Needed for the survival of a race • Cause diseases by invading tissues and dirupting their function
Body Systems Crossword 2025-04-11
10 Clues: Skin • Lungs • Bones • Muscles • Heart and blood • Kidney and bladder • Stomach and intestines • Nerve cells and 5 senses • White blood cells and antibodies • Sperm, eggs, testes, ovaries, offspring
Peripheral Nervous System Subdivisions 2021-11-09
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- One of the two components of the autonomic nervous system. Calms the body. Conserves the body's energy.
- One of the two components of the autonomic nervous system. Mobilizes energy in stressful situations arouses the body.
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- One of the two components of the peripheral nervous system. Enables voluntary control. Controls the body's skeletal nervous system.
- One of the two components of the peripheral nervous system. Controls glands and the muscles of internal organs.
4 Clues: One of the two components of the autonomic nervous system. Calms the body. Conserves the body's energy. • One of the two components of the peripheral nervous system. Controls glands and the muscles of internal organs. • One of the two components of the autonomic nervous system. Mobilizes energy in stressful situations arouses the body. • ...
Introduction to anatomy and anatomical terminology 2018-01-30
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- Related to the anterior aspect of the hand (6)
- Further from the point of origin (6)
- Shoulder blade (7)
- Protective bone (4)
- Below (8)
- Arm bone (7)
- Anatomical plane separating left from right (8)
- Structure that attaches muscle to bone (6)
- Bring towards the midline (Movement)(9)
- Lying closer to the surface (11)
- Closer to the front (8)
- Medial bone of the leg (5)
- Anatomical plane separating top from bottom (10)
- Bone of the spine (9)
- Above (8)
- Situated near the side (7)
- Thumb (6)
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- Bone in forearm (6)
- Skeletal elements lying in the midline (5)
- Wrist bones (7)
- Collar-bone (8)
- Closer to the point of origin (8)
- Lateral bone of the leg (6)
- Bone situated within a tendon (8)
- Structure that stabilizes a joint (bone to bone)(8)
- Anatomical plane separating front from back (7)
- Skeletal elements forming the limbs and their girdles (12)
- Bending or closing a joint (Movement)(7)
- Take away from the midline (Movement)(9)
- Straightening a joint (Movement)(9)
- Finger bones (9)
- Closer to the rear (9)
- Fluid-filled joint type (8)
- Thigh-bone (5)
- Closer to the midline (6)
- Big toe (6)
36 Clues: Below (8) • Above (8) • Thumb (6) • Big toe (6) • Arm bone (7) • Thigh-bone (5) • Wrist bones (7) • Collar-bone (8) • Finger bones (9) • Shoulder blade (7) • Bone in forearm (6) • Protective bone (4) • Bone of the spine (9) • Closer to the rear (9) • Closer to the front (8) • Closer to the midline (6) • Medial bone of the leg (5) • Situated near the side (7) • Lateral bone of the leg (6) • ...
Unit 1 - Living Systems 2023-08-18
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- senses that detect environmental conditions
- deoxyribonucleic acid, present in all living organisms. It is the carrier of genetic information.
- Control center of the cell
- The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. (the Data)
- The organs and glands in the body that aid in the production of new individuals
- First and largest category used to classify organisms Ex: Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Bacteria
- Change in types of living organisms over time
- Consisting of many cells
- A group of similar cells that perform the same function.
- A feedback loop in which a system responds to a change by returning to its original state, or by decreasing the rate at which the change is occurring.
- all the chemical changes that occur in the body
- A single celled organism
- Breaks down food into smaller molecules. Absorbs these nutrients into the body.
- Maintaining a stable internal condition of an organism, like heart rate, blood oxygen level, temperature, removal of wastes
- An individual living thing
- The system that removes waste from your body and controls water balance
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- A feedback loop in which change in a system is amplified
- A unicellular organism that LACKS a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
- Specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell
- The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied. (What I change)
- A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function
- Organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy
- The information, like measurements, that are collected during an experiment
- System that provides a flow of nutrients throughout the body
- glands that respond to changes in the environment
- the capacity to do work
- Contracts and moves various parts of the body and supports the skeletal system
- The hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
- A factor in the environment that causes a change to occur in an organism, like cold causes you to shiver
- The basic unit of structure and function in all living things
- A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body
- producing offspring either sexually or asexually
- Allows the body to sense and respond to its environment; helps maintain homeostasis.
- A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
34 Clues: the capacity to do work • Consisting of many cells • A single celled organism • Control center of the cell • An individual living thing • senses that detect environmental conditions • Change in types of living organisms over time • all the chemical changes that occur in the body • producing offspring either sexually or asexually • ...
Muscle & Planes 2022-10-24
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- This plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections.
- cardiac, and skeletal Three types of muscle tissue.
- This plane divides the body into equal right and left halves.
- This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections.
- Type of tissue is regarded as the movement specialist of the body?
- This term means situated below or toward the tail end of a structure.
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- Type of muscle tissue is attached to bones.
- Type of muscle tissue is located in the walls of hollow organs and within tubes.
- The structures of the human body and their positional relationships to one another
- The heart in relation to the vertebral column.
10 Clues: Type of muscle tissue is attached to bones. • The heart in relation to the vertebral column. • cardiac, and skeletal Three types of muscle tissue. • This plane divides the body into equal right and left halves. • This plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections. • This plane divides the body into anterior and posterior sections. • ...
Crossword Puzzle 2 2014-01-20
Across
- Cholinergic drug toxicity
- A drug that reduces the swelling of nasal passages and relieves congestion
- Substances that are released by the body during the inflammatory process and constrict the bronchia
- A disease that causes fatigue of skeletal muscles because of the lack of acetycholine released at the nerve endings
- A drug used to relieve bronchospasm associated with respiratory disorders
- A substance in various body tissues, such as the heart, lungs, gastric mucosa, and skin that is produced in response to injury
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- Drugs that mimic the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system
- An exaggerated response to brief exposure to the sun, resulting in moderate to sever sunburn
- A narrowing of the blood vessel
- Used in the management and prophylactic treatment of the inflammation associated with chronic asthma or allergic rhinitis
- Nasal congestion, often referred to as a stuffy nose
- A drug used to counteract the defects of histamine on body organs
- Causing the opposite of the desired effect
- A reversible obstructive disease of the lower airway
14 Clues: Cholinergic drug toxicity • A narrowing of the blood vessel • Causing the opposite of the desired effect • Nasal congestion, often referred to as a stuffy nose • A reversible obstructive disease of the lower airway • A drug used to counteract the defects of histamine on body organs • Drugs that mimic the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system • ...
The Nervous, and Endocrine System 2020-10-18
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- the level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse
- a neurotransmitter's reabsorption of a sending neuron
- the neuron extension that passes messages through its branches to other neurons
- cells in the nervous system that support and protect the neurons; play a roll in thinking and memory
- the removal of a neurotransmitter by breaking it apart by enzymes
- a molecule that increases a neurotransmitters action
- is located in the front part of the neck; regulates metabolism, helps with blood pressure, heart rate, digestion, muscle tone, and reproductive functions
- the basic building block of the nervous system
- neurons that carry outgoing information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands
- pair of glands that sit above the kidneys; help the body in times of stress
- the part of neuron that contains the nucleus; the cells life support
- hormones secreted linked with pain control and pleasure
- a neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down the axon
- neurons that carry incoming information from the body's tissues to the brain and spinal cord
- chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons
- a brief period of rest after the neuron has fired
- the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's glands and muscles for internal organs
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- the division of the autonomic nervous system that conserves the body's energy; flight
- the space between the axon tip of a sending neuron, and the dendrite or cell body of a receiving neuron
- the sensory and motor neurons that connect the CNS to the rest of the body
- chemical messengers of the endocrine system
- known as the most important gland; has to do with growth and development
- at the resting state there are more negatively charges ions inside the cell
- neurons within the brain and spinal cord that communicate internally and process information between the sensory inputs and motor outputs
- a layer of fat that protects the axon body, and can speed up neural impulses
- neurotransmitters that send signals to calm down the cell; decrease likelihood of an action potential
- neurotransmitter that sends signals to stimulate the cell; increase likelihood of an action potential
- the brain and spinal cord
- the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles
- are caused by the over or under production of hormones
- the division of the autonomic nervous system that used the body's energy; fight
- bundled axons that form neural cables connecting the CNS with muscles, glands, and sense organs
- the body's chemical communication system; a set of glands that secretes hormones into the bloodstream
- the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous system
- when the cell channels open up, allowing the positively charged ions to rush in and the negatively charged ions to rush in
- neurons branches that receive and integrate messages, conducting impulses down toward the cell body
- a molecule that blocks neurotransmitter's action
- the removal of a neurotransmitter by waiting for it to float away from the cell
38 Clues: the brain and spinal cord • chemical messengers of the endocrine system • the basic building block of the nervous system • a molecule that blocks neurotransmitter's action • a brief period of rest after the neuron has fired • a molecule that increases a neurotransmitters action • a neurotransmitter's reabsorption of a sending neuron • ...
nervous system crossword 2021-03-22
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- the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.
- a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve, between adjacent Schwann cells.
- a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
- are sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain, while different neurons are motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system and towards muscles to cause movement.
- the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates it comprises the brain and spinal cord.
- refers to the axon endings that are somewhat enlarged and often club- or button-shaped.
- 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.
- a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.
- is a specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synaptic junction.
- This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response.
- are the central nodes of neural circuits, enabling communication between sensory or motor neurons and the central nervous system (CNS).
- a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
- also called the soma, is the spherical part of the neuron that contains the nucleus.
- is the membrane that receives a signal (binds neurotransmitter) from the presynaptic cell and responds via depolarisation or hyperpolarisation.
- are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- also known as Nissl substance and Nissl material, is a large granular body found in neurons.
- is the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles. It consists of afferent nerves or sensory nerves, and efferent nerves or motor nerves.
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- . After release into the synaptic cleft, neurotransmitters interact with receptor proteins on the membrane of the postsynaptic cell, causing ionic channels on the membrane to either open or close. ... There are two types of postsynaptic receptors that recognize neurotransmitters.
- also called motor neurons – are the nerves responsible for carrying signals away from the central nervous system in order to initiate an action.
- a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.
- is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances.
- are a type of glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that help form the myelin sheath around the nerve fibers. Myelin sheath of the neuron.
- a sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body, especially one that responds to position and movement.
- another term for glia.
- also called nerve fibre, the portion of a nerve cell (neuron) that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.
- a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
26 Clues: another term for glia. • the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. • a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve, between adjacent Schwann cells. • This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response. • a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue. • ...
Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01
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- An unpaired medial dermal bone in the teeth of fishes and lower tetrapods
- Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum
- The use of rapid, projected and sticky tongue to capture prey in most amphibians and lizards
- Term means “cut-up spine”
- Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain
- Method of capturing pray, a sudden vacuum to gulp in water carrying the intended food
- Consist of ribs and sternal elements that embrace the viscera
- Bones that expands into large swollen capsule that houses the middle ear ossicle in most eutherians
- If a joint passes through dermatocranium behind the eye, the skull exhibits ________.
- Projections that extend posteriorly from proximal rib segments, offer sites of attachment for respiratory and shoulder muscles
- In suction feeding in water it is a flow where excess water entering the mouth must reverse its flow to exit via the mouth due to absence of gill slit
- Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula
- Supports the brain and is formed of endochondrial bone or cartilage or both
- Having one centra per segment
- Most ancient part of skull
- Offers site of origin for chest muscles
- Centra with flat ends suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column
- Dermal plates of the head that were thick and tightly joined into a unit
- Found only in mammals, they reside between successive surfaces of adjacent centra
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- Derived set of skeletal elements posterior to sternum, also called abdominal ribs
- It was used as the major criterion to define tetrapod taxa
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, forms ribcage and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices
- Movement between the upper jaw and the braincase about joints between them
- Equivalent term of chondrocranium
- Method of capturing prey, by which the animal rapidly grasps the prey with its jaw
- Vertebral condition of tetrapods wherein all vertebral elements in a segment are fused into a single piece
- Generally applies to any process extending from the centrum or the neural arch
- Joining the rims of adjacent centra
- Composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell within turtles
- Functional arch of jaw, the largest and most anterior series of arches
- Process of chewing the food before swallowing it
- Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory
- Also known as ventral rib head
- Only two sets of the teeth erupt during the life time of a mammal (milk teeth and permanent teeth)
- includes vertebral column, limbs, girdles and ribsand shells
- Centra that is a bear saddle-shaped articular surfaces at the both ends, common in turtles that retract their necks and in cervical vertebrae of birds
- Chain of cartilaginous elements
- Massive flight muscle that arise from large sternum that bears prominent ventral keel in flying birds
- Ribs that have two heads that joints with the vertebrae
- Branchial arches that supports the mouth
40 Clues: Term means “cut-up spine” • Most ancient part of skull • Having one centra per segment • Also known as ventral rib head • Chain of cartilaginous elements • Equivalent term of chondrocranium • Joining the rims of adjacent centra • Offers site of origin for chest muscles • Branchial arches that supports the mouth • Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum • ...
Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01
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- An unpaired medial dermal bone in the teeth of fishes and lower tetrapods
- Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum
- The use of rapid, projected and sticky tongue to capture prey in most amphibians and lizards
- Term means “cut-up spine”
- Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain
- Method of capturing pray, a sudden vacuum to gulp in water carrying the intended food
- Consist of ribs and sternal elements that embrace the viscera
- Bones that expands into large swollen capsule that houses the middle ear ossicle in most eutherians
- If a joint passes through dermatocranium behind the eye, the skull exhibits ________.
- Projections that extend posteriorly from proximal rib segments, offer sites of attachment for respiratory and shoulder muscles
- In suction feeding in water it is a flow where excess water entering the mouth must reverse its flow to exit via the mouth due to absence of gill slit
- Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula
- Supports the brain and is formed of endochondrial bone or cartilage or both
- Having one centra per segment
- Most ancient part of skull
- Offers site of origin for chest muscles
- Centra with flat ends suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column
- Dermal plates of the head that were thick and tightly joined into a unit
- Found only in mammals, they reside between successive surfaces of adjacent centra
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- Derived set of skeletal elements posterior to sternum, also called abdominal ribs
- It was used as the major criterion to define tetrapod taxa
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, forms ribcage and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices
- Movement between the upper jaw and the braincase about joints between them
- Equivalent term of chondrocranium
- Method of capturing prey, by which the animal rapidly grasps the prey with its jaw
- Vertebral condition of tetrapods wherein all vertebral elements in a segment are fused into a single piece
- Generally applies to any process extending from the centrum or the neural arch
- Joining the rims of adjacent centra
- Composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell within turtles
- Functional arch of jaw, the largest and most anterior series of arches
- Process of chewing the food before swallowing it
- Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory
- Also known as ventral rib head
- Only two sets of the teeth erupt during the life time of a mammal (milk teeth and permanent teeth)
- includes vertebral column, limbs, girdles and ribsand shells
- Centra that is a bear saddle-shaped articular surfaces at the both ends, common in turtles that retract their necks and in cervical vertebrae of birds
- Chain of cartilaginous elements
- Massive flight muscle that arise from large sternum that bears prominent ventral keel in flying birds
- Ribs that have two heads that joints with the vertebrae
- Branchial arches that supports the mouth
40 Clues: Term means “cut-up spine” • Most ancient part of skull • Having one centra per segment • Also known as ventral rib head • Chain of cartilaginous elements • Equivalent term of chondrocranium • Joining the rims of adjacent centra • Offers site of origin for chest muscles • Branchial arches that supports the mouth • Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum • ...
Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01
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- Joining the rims of adjacent centra
- Centra that is a bear saddle-shaped articular surfaces at the both ends, common in turtles that retract their necks and in cervical vertebrae of birds
- Method of capturing prey, by which the animal rapidly grasps the prey with its jaw
- Offers site of origin for chest muscles
- Dermal plates of the head that were thick and tightly joined into a unit
- Equivalent term of chondrocranium
- Bones that expands into large swollen capsule that houses the middle ear ossicle in most eutherians
- Term means “cut-up spine”
- Ribs that have two heads that joints with the vertebrae
- Most ancient part of skull
- Process of chewing the food before swallowing it
- The use of rapid, projected and sticky tongue to capture prey in most amphibians and lizards
- Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory
- Movement between the upper jaw and the braincase about joints between them
- Chain of cartilaginous elements
- Centra with flat ends suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column
- Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum
- Having one centra per segment
- Derived set of skeletal elements posterior to sternum, also called abdominal ribs
- Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula
- An unpaired medial dermal bone in the teeth of fishes and lower tetrapods
- Generally applies to any process extending from the centrum or the neural arch
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- Only two sets of the teeth erupt during the life time of a mammal (milk teeth and permanent teeth)
- Composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell within turtles
- Vertebral condition of tetrapods wherein all vertebral elements in a segment are fused into a single piece
- Supports the brain and is formed of endochondrial bone or cartilage or both
- Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain
- In suction feeding in water it is a flow where excess water entering the mouth must reverse its flow to exit via the mouth due to absence of gill slit
- If a joint passes through dermatocranium behind the eye, the skull exhibits ________.
- Found only in mammals, they reside between successive surfaces of adjacent centra
- Method of capturing pray, a sudden vacuum to gulp in water carrying the intended food
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, forms ribcage and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices
- Functional arch of jaw, the largest and most anterior series of arches
- Projections that extend posteriorly from proximal rib segments, offer sites of attachment for respiratory and shoulder muscles
- Massive flight muscle that arise from large sternum that bears prominent ventral keel in flying birds
- It was used as the major criterion to define tetrapod taxa
- includes vertebral column, limbs, girdles and ribsand shells
- Consist of ribs and sternal elements that embrace the viscera
- Branchial arches that supports the mouth
- Also known as ventral rib head
40 Clues: Term means “cut-up spine” • Most ancient part of skull • Having one centra per segment • Also known as ventral rib head • Chain of cartilaginous elements • Equivalent term of chondrocranium • Joining the rims of adjacent centra • Offers site of origin for chest muscles • Branchial arches that supports the mouth • Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum • ...
Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01
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- The use of rapid, projected and sticky tongue to capture prey in most amphibians and lizards
- Process of chewing the food before swallowing it
- An unpaired medial dermal bone in the teeth of fishes and lower tetrapods
- Method of capturing prey, by which the animal rapidly grasps the prey with its jaw
- Most ancient part of skull
- Supports the brain and is formed of endochondrial bone or cartilage or both
- Method of capturing pray, a sudden vacuum to gulp in water carrying the intended food
- Bones that expands into large swollen capsule that houses the middle ear ossicle in most eutherians
- Dermal plates of the head that were thick and tightly joined into a unit
- Movement between the upper jaw and the braincase about joints between them
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- Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory
- Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain
- Branchial arches that supports the mouth
- Equivalent term of chondrocranium
- Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula
- includes vertebral column, limbs, girdles and ribsand shells
- If a joint passes through dermatocranium behind the eye, the skull exhibits ________.
- Functional arch of jaw, the largest and most anterior series of arches
- In suction feeding in water it is a flow where excess water entering the mouth must reverse its flow to exit via the mouth due to absence of gill slit
- Only two sets of the teeth erupt during the life time of a mammal (milk teeth and permanent teeth)
20 Clues: Most ancient part of skull • Equivalent term of chondrocranium • Branchial arches that supports the mouth • Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula • Process of chewing the food before swallowing it • Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory • Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain • ...
Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01
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- Derived set of skeletal elements posterior to sternum, also called abdominal ribs
- Massive flight muscle that arise from large sternum that bears prominent ventral keel in flying birds
- Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory
- Arriving streams of cells initially form enlarged clusters that are arranged serially along notochord
- Vertebral condition of tetrapods wherein all vertebral elements in a segment are fused into a single piece
- Centra with flat ends suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column
- includes vertebral column, limbs, girdles and ribsand shells
- Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula
- Joining the rims of adjacent centra
- The use of rapid, projected and sticky tongue to capture prey in most amphibians and lizards
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, forms ribcage and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices
- Consist of ribs and sternal elements that embrace the viscera
- Found only in mammals, they reside between successive surfaces of adjacent centra
- Dermal plates of the head that were thick and tightly joined into a unit
- Supports the brain and is formed of endochondrial bone or cartilage or both
- Local mesenchyme condenses at the level of the myosepta these condensations become cartilaginous anlagen called_______.
- Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum
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- Bones that expands into large swollen capsule that houses the middle ear ossicle in most eutherians
- Projections that extend posteriorly from proximal rib segments, offer sites of attachment for respiratory and shoulder muscles
- Process of chewing the food before swallowing it
- Method of capturing prey, by which the animal rapidly grasps the prey with its jaw
- Generally applies to any process extending from the centrum or the neural arch
- Centra that is a bear saddle-shaped articular surfaces at the both ends, common in turtles that retract their necks and in cervical vertebrae of birds
- Movement between the upper jaw and the braincase about joints between them
- Composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell within turtles
- Offers site of origin for chest muscles
- If a joint passes through dermatocranium behind the eye, the skull exhibits ________.
- Most ancient part of skull
- Ribs that have two heads that joints with the vertebrae
- Method of capturing pray, a sudden vacuum to gulp in water carrying the intended food
- Branchial arches that supports the mouth
- Functional arch of jaw, the largest and most anterior series of arches
- It was used as the major criterion to define tetrapod taxa
- Only two sets of the teeth erupt during the life time of a mammal (milk teeth and permanent teeth)
- Chain of cartilaginous elements
- Also known as ventral rib head
- Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain
- Equivalent term of chondrocranium
- An unpaired medial dermal bone in the teeth of fishes and lower tetrapods
- In suction feeding in water it is a flow where excess water entering the mouth must reverse its flow to exit via the mouth due to absence of gill slit
40 Clues: Most ancient part of skull • Also known as ventral rib head • Chain of cartilaginous elements • Equivalent term of chondrocranium • Joining the rims of adjacent centra • Offers site of origin for chest muscles • Branchial arches that supports the mouth • Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum • Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula • ...
Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01
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- Most ancient part of skull
- Process of chewing the food before swallowing it
- Method of capturing prey, by which the animal rapidly grasps the prey with its jaw
- Generally applies to any process extending from the centrum or the neural arch
- Massive flight muscle that arise from large sternum that bears prominent ventral keel in flying birds
- Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum
- Projections that extend posteriorly from proximal rib segments, offer sites of attachment for respiratory and shoulder muscles
- Supports the brain and is formed of endochondrial bone or cartilage or both
- Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory
- Chain of cartilaginous elements
- Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain
- Ribs that have two heads that joints with the vertebrae
- Bones that expands into large swollen capsule that houses the middle ear ossicle in most eutherians
- Also known as ventral rib head
- Arriving streams of cells initially form enlarged clusters that are arranged serially along notochord
- It was used as the major criterion to define tetrapod taxa
- Method of capturing pray, a sudden vacuum to gulp in water carrying the intended food
- In suction feeding in water it is a flow where excess water entering the mouth must reverse its flow to exit via the mouth due to absence of gill slit
- Centra that is a bear saddle-shaped articular surfaces at the both ends, common in turtles that retract their necks and in cervical vertebrae of birds
- Derived set of skeletal elements posterior to sternum, also called abdominal ribs
- includes vertebral column, limbs, girdles and ribsand shells
- If a joint passes through dermatocranium behind the eye, the skull exhibits ________.
- Centra with flat ends suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column
- Consist of ribs and sternal elements that embrace the viscera
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- The use of rapid, projected and sticky tongue to capture prey in most amphibians and lizards
- Joining the rims of adjacent centra
- An unpaired medial dermal bone in the teeth of fishes and lower tetrapods
- Local mesenchyme condenses at the level of the myosepta these condensations become cartilaginous anlagen called_______.
- Movement between the upper jaw and the braincase about joints between them
- Found only in mammals, they reside between successive surfaces of adjacent centra
- Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, forms ribcage and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices
- Vertebral condition of tetrapods wherein all vertebral elements in a segment are fused into a single piece
- Branchial arches that supports the mouth
- Equivalent term of chondrocranium
- Only two sets of the teeth erupt during the life time of a mammal (milk teeth and permanent teeth)
- Dermal plates of the head that were thick and tightly joined into a unit
- Functional arch of jaw, the largest and most anterior series of arches
- Composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell within turtles
- Offers site of origin for chest muscles
40 Clues: Most ancient part of skull • Also known as ventral rib head • Chain of cartilaginous elements • Equivalent term of chondrocranium • Joining the rims of adjacent centra • Offers site of origin for chest muscles • Branchial arches that supports the mouth • Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum • Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula • ...
Muscular System 2020-11-29
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- _______ is the point where muscles are fixed to a bone, cartilage, or connective tissue.
- ______ is a bundle of muscle fiber in a skeletal muscle.
- ______ is the movement of bone around its longitudinal axis.
- Skeletal muscle is attached to the ______.
- ________ is the action by which you move your thumb to touch the tips of other fingers on the same hand.
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- Convergent muscle pull on a _______, an aponeurosis or slender band of collagen fiber.
- _______ uses the third class lever.
- The site where muscles move and are attached to other structures is?
- If each bone is a lever, the joint is the _______
- Muscle that opposes or reverse a movement is called as ______.
- Which class lever has the resistance located between the applied force and the fulcrum?
- _____ contain more muscle fiber and produce more tension.
12 Clues: _______ uses the third class lever. • Skeletal muscle is attached to the ______. • If each bone is a lever, the joint is the _______ • ______ is a bundle of muscle fiber in a skeletal muscle. • _____ contain more muscle fiber and produce more tension. • ______ is the movement of bone around its longitudinal axis. • ...
Malignant Hyperthermia 2016-12-06
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- This muscle has a spasm that following administration of succinylcholine causing difficult intubation
- Skeletal muscle relaxant that can trigger MH
- Early Sign: Increased perspiration for no apparent reason (2 words)
- A Pharmacogenetic disease of skeletal muscle involving the loss of metabolic controls (2 Words)
- Early Sign: Increased blood pressure for inexplicable reasons
- Late Sign: Dark urine indicating patient is in renal failure (Kidneys beginning to fail)
- Late Sign: Muscles stiffen up and become hard or rigid (2 words)
- Late Sign:Increased potassium levels
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- Only medication known to stop and/or reverse Malignant hyperthermia
- Class of heart medication that can cause hyperkalemia cardiovascular collapse in presence of Dantrolene
- Early sign: Increased heart rate over 100 beats/min
- Late Sign: Temperature can begin to rise at 1 degree per minute
12 Clues: Late Sign:Increased potassium levels • Skeletal muscle relaxant that can trigger MH • Early sign: Increased heart rate over 100 beats/min • Early Sign: Increased blood pressure for inexplicable reasons • Late Sign: Temperature can begin to rise at 1 degree per minute • Late Sign: Muscles stiffen up and become hard or rigid (2 words) • ...
Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01
Across
- The use of rapid, projected and sticky tongue to capture prey in most amphibians and lizards
- Ribs that have two heads that joints with the vertebrae
- Functional arch of jaw, the largest and most anterior series of arches
- Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula
- It was used as the major criterion to define tetrapod taxa
- Arriving streams of cells initially form enlarged clusters that are arranged serially along notochord
- Fused cranial components surrounding and encasing the brain
- Centra that is a bear saddle-shaped articular surfaces at the both ends, common in turtles that retract their necks and in cervical vertebrae of birds
- Process of chewing the food before swallowing it
- Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum
- Massive flight muscle that arise from large sternum that bears prominent ventral keel in flying birds
- Offers site of origin for chest muscles
- Found only in mammals, they reside between successive surfaces of adjacent centra
- Dermal plates of the head that were thick and tightly joined into a unit
- Derived set of skeletal elements posterior to sternum, also called abdominal ribs
- Centra with flat ends suited to receive and distribute compressive forces within the vertebral column
- Generally applies to any process extending from the centrum or the neural arch
- Composite bony plate forming the floor of the shell within turtles
- Projections that extend posteriorly from proximal rib segments, offer sites of attachment for respiratory and shoulder muscles
- Vertebral condition of tetrapods wherein all vertebral elements in a segment are fused into a single piece
- Most ancient part of skull
- Provide sites for secure muscle attachment, help suspend the body, forms ribcage and sometimes serve as accessory breathing devices
- Also known as ventral rib head
Down
- Method of capturing pray, a sudden vacuum to gulp in water carrying the intended food
- Method of capturing prey, by which the animal rapidly grasps the prey with its jaw
- Swedish palaeontologist that proposed composite theory
- An unpaired medial dermal bone in the teeth of fishes and lower tetrapods
- Bones that expands into large swollen capsule that houses the middle ear ossicle in most eutherians
- Consist of ribs and sternal elements that embrace the viscera
- Only two sets of the teeth erupt during the life time of a mammal (milk teeth and permanent teeth)
- Supports the brain and is formed of endochondrial bone or cartilage or both
- includes vertebral column, limbs, girdles and ribsand shells
- Joining the rims of adjacent centra
- Local mesenchyme condenses at the level of the myosepta these condensations become cartilaginous anlagen called_______.
- In suction feeding in water it is a flow where excess water entering the mouth must reverse its flow to exit via the mouth due to absence of gill slit
- Movement between the upper jaw and the braincase about joints between them
- Equivalent term of chondrocranium
- If a joint passes through dermatocranium behind the eye, the skull exhibits ________.
- Chain of cartilaginous elements
- Branchial arches that supports the mouth
40 Clues: Most ancient part of skull • Also known as ventral rib head • Chain of cartilaginous elements • Equivalent term of chondrocranium • Joining the rims of adjacent centra • Offers site of origin for chest muscles • Branchial arches that supports the mouth • Ribs that meet ventrally with the sternum • Have a prominent element called hyoman dibula • ...
Organ Systems 2022-06-07
11 Clues: mobility • Create urine • Produce eggs • delivers oxygen • Maintains fluids • Network of organs • digestion of foods • gives the body shape • body temperature regulation • regulates all biological processes • helps all parts of the body communicate
BIOLOGY 2012-09-22
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- / mutations in eggs and sperm can cause birth ______ and miscarriages
- / the ______ system causes movement
- / simple multicellular organisms reproduce simply by dividing in two in a process called ______ reproduction
- / the ______ system extracts nutrients from food
- / a collection of similar cell that carry out specific function
- / consisting of a single cell
- / a spiral shape
- / small structures inside cells
- / the ______ system transports nutrients and oxygen to cells
- / signal travelling along a neurone
- / prior to cell division the chromosomes ______
- / ______ factors will affect characteristics such as muscular development
- / ______ diseases are caused by malfunctions in the body (2 words)
- / the ______ system coordinates the body via hormones released by glands
- / cell division needed to produce the egg and sperm cells for sexual reproduction
- / a unit with coded genetic information, found on a chromosome
- / the ______ system produces offspring (for species survival)
- / the body's first line of defence is the ______ barrier formed its inner and outer surfaces
- / ______ can also be mutagenic (e.g. UV rays from the sun)
- / the ______ system extracts oxygen from the air
- / the constant process of regulating the body's internal environment
- / the unit that makes up living organisms
- / cancer-causing chemicals
- / disease-causing organisms
- / ______ can be mutagenic (e.g. substances found in tobacco)
- / Pencillin is an example of this type of substance used against infectious bacteria
- / chemical messengers released by glands
- / occurs when normal function is disrupted in some way
- / genetically identical organisms
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- / ______ factors will affect characteristics such as eye colour
- / _______ transmitted diseases are spread from person to person
- / ______ or non-identical twins develop from different eggs, fertilised separately by different sperm
- / the body's final line of defence is the _______ response, involving antibody production
- / a mass of cells caused by the uncontrolled division of cells in body tissues
- / in ______ reproduction, a male and female parent each contributes half of the offspring’s first cell
- / consisting of many cells
- / enables a cell to make everything it needs in order to function (2 words)
- / movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
- / ______ response is the body's second line of defence, involving white blood cells
- / a structure made up of different tissues that carries out a specific function
- / the ______ system extracts cellular wastes from blood for removal from body
- / the ______ system supports the body and protects the brain, heart and lungs
- / the risk of cells containing mutations increases with age and can cause ______
- / ______ transmitted diseases are spread via intermediary agents
- / healthy cells undergo mitosis to ______ tissues by replacing damaged cells
- / special type of cell division which takes place in the ovaries and testes to produce eggs and sperm for sexual reproduction
- / the ______ system coordinates the body via electrical impulses in nerves
- / mutations provide genetic variation for ______ to occur
- / a harmful tumour is called ______
- / a group of organs that work together to carry out a specific function (2 words)
- / substances that speed up chemical reactions
- / the cell structure that contains the chromosomes
- / a role of cell division
- / a threadlike ‘string’ of genes
- / ______ diseases are caused by pathogens invading the body
- / molecules that act as catalysts in the body
- / alterations to a cell’s DNA
- / as an organism ______ the number of cells containing mutations builds up
- / the chemical substance that makes up chromosomes
59 Clues: / a spiral shape • / a role of cell division • / consisting of many cells • / cancer-causing chemicals • / disease-causing organisms • / consisting of a single cell • / alterations to a cell’s DNA • / small structures inside cells • / a threadlike ‘string’ of genes • / genetically identical organisms • / the ______ system causes movement • / signal travelling along a neurone • ...
nervous system crossword 2021-03-22
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- the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.
- a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve, between adjacent Schwann cells.
- a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
- are sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain, while different neurons are motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system and towards muscles to cause movement.
- the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates it comprises the brain and spinal cord.
- refers to the axon endings that are somewhat enlarged and often club- or button-shaped.
- 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.
- a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.
- is a specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synaptic junction.
- This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response.
- are the central nodes of neural circuits, enabling communication between sensory or motor neurons and the central nervous system (CNS).
- a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
- also called the soma, is the spherical part of the neuron that contains the nucleus.
- is the membrane that receives a signal (binds neurotransmitter) from the presynaptic cell and responds via depolarisation or hyperpolarisation.
- are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- also known as Nissl substance and Nissl material, is a large granular body found in neurons.
- is the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles. It consists of afferent nerves or sensory nerves, and efferent nerves or motor nerves.
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- . After release into the synaptic cleft, neurotransmitters interact with receptor proteins on the membrane of the postsynaptic cell, causing ionic channels on the membrane to either open or close. ... There are two types of postsynaptic receptors that recognize neurotransmitters.
- also called motor neurons – are the nerves responsible for carrying signals away from the central nervous system in order to initiate an action.
- a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.
- is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances.
- are a type of glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that help form the myelin sheath around the nerve fibers. Myelin sheath of the neuron.
- a sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body, especially one that responds to position and movement.
- another term for glia.
- also called nerve fibre, the portion of a nerve cell (neuron) that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.
- a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
26 Clues: another term for glia. • the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. • a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve, between adjacent Schwann cells. • This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response. • a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue. • ...
Semestr 1 Vocabulary 2023-12-04
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- this system rids the body of waste
- movement of larger molecules inside the cell
- "cell _____" semi-permeable structure that allows some things in and keeps some things out
- this type of reproduction produces offspring with genetic variation
- structures in cells perform specific job
- this system works with the skeletal system to provide movement
- gel-like substance that holds organelles in place
- type of reproduction that makes an identical offspring; no genetic variation
- produces food in the form of glucose for plants
- the male gamete and female gamete fuse
- model that shows the probability of characteristics in an offspring
- movment of larger molecules out of the cell
- organelles that makes proteins
- another name for heterozygous
- this is another name for the cardiovascular system
- alternate form of a gene
- plants reproduce from part of the plant with no reproductive cells
- offspring are identical to parents in this type of asexual reproduction; ex: mushrooms, ferns
- type of transport that requires energy in the form of ATP
- ability to maintain stable internal environment.
- offspring are different from parents
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- broken off piece of an organism becomes a new organism
- condensed and wound up DNA; found in nucleus of eukaryotic cells
- another name for homozygous
- releases energy in the form of ATP; happens in mitochondria
- site of photosynthesis in a plant cell
- having two different alleles of a particular gene or trait
- separation of one cell into two cells; forms 2 identical offspring
- simples unit of living things
- this system transports oxygen to the tissues after it does its job
- this system protects the body from infection and outside invaders
- a trait that is hidden if in the presence of a dominant trait
- movement of oxygen across a cell membrane that does not require energy would be this
- actual genetics of a trait
- section of DNA
- transfer of male flower gamete to female part of plant/flower
- this system coordinates all the activities for other body systems
- movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
- cell has no nucleus
- a trait that always appears if it is contributed
- place where cellular respiration takes place
- structure in eukaryotic cell where you can find DNA
- growth starts on one organism and grows into a separate organism
- having two identical alleles of a particular gene or trait ex: AA or aa
- contains genetic blueprint for organisms and is found in nucleus of eukaryotic cells
- organelle holds water, food, and nutrients in storage
- organelle found only in animal cells that breaks down waste
- observable physical traits of an organism
- cell has a nucleus
- this system works with the circulatory system to carry nutrients to tissues
- passing of traits from parents to offspring
- "cell ____" that has a function to provide support and structure
- group of cells that have a similar job and function
- type of transport that moves from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration
54 Clues: section of DNA • cell has a nucleus • cell has no nucleus • alternate form of a gene • actual genetics of a trait • another name for homozygous • simples unit of living things • another name for heterozygous • organelles that makes proteins • this system rids the body of waste • offspring are different from parents • site of photosynthesis in a plant cell • ...
Muscular System 2024-01-12
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- muscle attachment site that doesn’t move in contraction
- light bands made up on actin filaments, which r anchored to z lines
- a highly organized tissue composed of bundles of muscle fibers called myofibers which contain several myofibrils
- broad sheets of connective tissue that connect muscles to each other
- dark bands made up of overlapping thick and thin filaments
- involuntary non-striated (lined) muscle
- bands produced by organization of thick and thin filaments
- cell membrane of a muscle fiber
- muscle that opposes the action of another muscle
- mainly composed of actin in myofibrils, but also troponin and tropomyosin
- line in the center of the H zone that has the proteins that hold myosin filaments in place
- muscle that assist the prime mover (agonistic muscle) in its role
- boundary of the sarcomere in striated muscle
- cytoplasm of muscle cell that contains many mitochondria and nuclei
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- organelle of a muscle fiber which are active in muscle contraction
- consist of protein myosin in myofibrils
- muscle group that provides the main pull to create movement
- the endoplasmic reticulum of a muscle cell, a network of membranous channels that lies beneath the sarcolemma of a muscle fiber
- main contractile unit of muscle fiber in skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle is an involuntary striated muscle tissue found only in the heart and is responsible for the ability of the heart to pump blood.
- layer of connective tissue around each skeletal muscle
- a zone in the middle of the A band that only has myosin filaments
- layer of connective tissue that covers each muscle cell (fiber)
- layer of connective tissue that extends inward from the epimysium, surrounds bundles of skeletal muscle fibers (called fascicles) within each muscle
- muscles that keep bones immobile when needed.
- layers of dense connective tissue that surround and separate each muscle
- a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
- muscle attachment site that moves in contraction
- cylindrical muscle cells
- organs that use chemical energy from nutrients to contract and move attached structures
30 Clues: cylindrical muscle cells • cell membrane of a muscle fiber • consist of protein myosin in myofibrils • involuntary non-striated (lined) muscle • boundary of the sarcomere in striated muscle • muscles that keep bones immobile when needed. • muscle attachment site that moves in contraction • muscle that opposes the action of another muscle • ...
EM Spectrum 2023-04-20
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- The only wave that can be seen in the spectrum by the naked eye
- This wave can be used to take pictures of the human skeletal system
- This ray is exremely dangerous and has high levels of radiation that can kill all living things
- the waves in the spectrum are blank waves
- This wave comes from the sun and has some radiation and can cause cancer
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- The 2nd biggest wave that can be used to heat up food
- Electromagnetic waves are put on this to show wavelength and frequency
- The wave that is frequently used in remote controls
- The biggest ray that is used in a car to play music off a station
9 Clues: the waves in the spectrum are blank waves • The wave that is frequently used in remote controls • The 2nd biggest wave that can be used to heat up food • The only wave that can be seen in the spectrum by the naked eye • The biggest ray that is used in a car to play music off a station • This wave can be used to take pictures of the human skeletal system • ...
CH.17 SKELETAL 2023-04-17
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- Having dense structure
- decrease in bone density; thinning & weakening bone
- impact cause misalignment of joint
- long (shaft)of bone
- Surrounds diaphysis; double-layered connective tissue that covers & nourishes bone
- growth plate
- head & trunk (80 bones)
- Inflammation of joint
- Internal parts of bone; Soft fatty substance in cavities of bone, which blood cells are produced
- break in bone
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- connective tissue covering ends of long bones, provide smooth surface for bone to glide
- end of bone
- cells that break down bone
- bone building cells
- connective tissue that connects bone to bone, very strong, and sprained when injured
- bones of shoulder, pelvis, and upper/lower extremities (126 bones)
16 Clues: end of bone • growth plate • break in bone • bone building cells • long (shaft)of bone • Inflammation of joint • Having dense structure • head & trunk (80 bones) • cells that break down bone • impact cause misalignment of joint • decrease in bone density; thinning & weakening bone • bones of shoulder, pelvis, and upper/lower extremities (126 bones) • ...
Knowledge Acquisition (Priscila E. Contreras Olvera, Juliana Florian Manrique, Andrea D. Matta Guerrero) 2014-01-31
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- Are a type of fats food manufacturers modify by adding hydrogen to them.
- system that transports oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells.
- system some organs in this system are nose, pharynx, larynx and lungs.
- System tissue that provides support for the body and connects its parts.
- system that breaks down food and absorbs nutrients, while eliminating waste.
- the concentrated waste material
- describes the relatively constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms maintain.
- Are substances in food that supply the energy your body uses for growth , repair and maintenance.
- These fats have one or more double bonds between the carbon atoms.
- a large muscular sac that continues the chemical and mechanical digestion of food
- the process of putting food into your mouth
- a gland that serves three important functions
- inhibition the process in which a stimulus produces a response opposing to original one.
- digestion/ the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces
- travels through many organs as it is broken down into nutrients the body can use
- a group of different types of tissues that work together to perform a single a function, or several functions.
- System the lymphatic system is also called.
- Organic molecules that the body needs in very small amounts, such as A(retinol) and C (ascorbid acid).
- an enzyme that acts on starch
- These carbohydrates are found in grains, potatoes and vegetables. Also called polysaccharides.
- produces bile, which aids in digestion of fats.
- system various organs that perform a single function.
- a mixture with an oatmeal-like consistency
- a group of cells that perform a single function.
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- It is the most important nutrient; It makes up the bulk of food, extracellular fluid and other bodily fluids.
- Are a major source of energy, are classified in simple and complex.
- They help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins and are a part of cell membranes, nerve cells and certain hormones.
- folds that are covered with tiny projections
- are anchored in the bones of the jaw
- breaks proteins into smaller polypeptide fragments
- the first part of the small intestine
- Muscles in the walls of the esophagus contract in waves
- These are fats that have only single bonds between the carbon atoms in the fatty acids.
- released from the gallbladder into the small intestine and aids in fat digestion
- sphincter a thick ring of muscle
- Molecules in food contain chemical energy to produce this.
- tissue tissue that lines the interior and exterior body surface.
- system that supports the body and protects vital organs.
- They supply raw material for grow and repair structures such as skin and muscle.
- valve/ located between the stomach and small intestine
- Tissue by which nerve impulses are transmitted throughout the body.
- It is equal to 1000 calories or 1 Kcal.
- These carbohydrates are found in fruits, honey and sugar cane. Also called monosaccharides.
- Most energy in the food is converted into this.
- Materials They are used to build and repair tissue.
- Inorganic nutrients that the body needs in small amounts, such as Calcium and Iron.
- tissue movements of the body are possible because of this.
- the basic unit of structure and function in living things.
48 Clues: an enzyme that acts on starch • the concentrated waste material • sphincter a thick ring of muscle • are anchored in the bones of the jaw • the first part of the small intestine • It is equal to 1000 calories or 1 Kcal. • a mixture with an oatmeal-like consistency • the process of putting food into your mouth • System the lymphatic system is also called. • ...
nervous system crossword 2021-03-22
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- the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord.
- a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve, between adjacent Schwann cells.
- a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber.
- are sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain, while different neurons are motor neurons that carry neural impulses away from the central nervous system and towards muscles to cause movement.
- the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body. In vertebrates it comprises the brain and spinal cord.
- refers to the axon endings that are somewhat enlarged and often club- or button-shaped.
- 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.
- a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.
- is a specialized area of membrane of the axon terminal that faces the plasma membrane of the neuron or muscle fiber with which the axon terminal establishes a synaptic junction.
- This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response.
- are the central nodes of neural circuits, enabling communication between sensory or motor neurons and the central nervous system (CNS).
- a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
- also called the soma, is the spherical part of the neuron that contains the nucleus.
- is the membrane that receives a signal (binds neurotransmitter) from the presynaptic cell and responds via depolarisation or hyperpolarisation.
- are cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- also known as Nissl substance and Nissl material, is a large granular body found in neurons.
- is the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles. It consists of afferent nerves or sensory nerves, and efferent nerves or motor nerves.
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- . After release into the synaptic cleft, neurotransmitters interact with receptor proteins on the membrane of the postsynaptic cell, causing ionic channels on the membrane to either open or close. ... There are two types of postsynaptic receptors that recognize neurotransmitters.
- also called motor neurons – are the nerves responsible for carrying signals away from the central nervous system in order to initiate an action.
- a chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and, by diffusing across the synapse or junction, causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.
- is an insulating layer, or sheath that forms around nerves, including those in the brain and spinal cord. It is made up of protein and fatty substances.
- are a type of glial cells of the peripheral nervous system that help form the myelin sheath around the nerve fibers. Myelin sheath of the neuron.
- a sensory receptor which receives stimuli from within the body, especially one that responds to position and movement.
- another term for glia.
- also called nerve fibre, the portion of a nerve cell (neuron) that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.
- a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
26 Clues: another term for glia. • the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. • a gap in the myelin sheath of a nerve, between adjacent Schwann cells. • This system is the primary mechanism in control of the fight-or-flight response. • a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue. • ...
Nervous Part 2 Crossword 2021-05-16
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- Contains thalamus and hypothalamus
- Section of brain stem relays sensory and motor impulses and contains reflex centers for hearing, vision, and posture
- Portion of brain stem that relays sensory and motor nerve impulses, regulates heart rate, blood pressure
- Portion of brain that provides coordination, skeletal muscle activity, controls balance and equilibrium. Stores memories
- Lobe responsible for hearing and balance
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- Lobe responsible for vision and combining visual images with sensory experiences
- Portion of the brain stem relays sensory and motor impulses and regulate the rate and depth of breathing
- Larger piece of diencephalon serves as a relay station for sensory impulses, except smell
- Lobe forming the anterior portion controlling writing, speech, planning, skeletal muscle
- Smaller piece of diencephalon maintaining homeostasis
- 85% of brain mass divided into right and left hemisphere
- Lobe responsible for the sensations of temperature, touch, pressure, and pain
- Connects the brain to the spinal cord
13 Clues: Contains thalamus and hypothalamus • Connects the brain to the spinal cord • Lobe responsible for hearing and balance • Smaller piece of diencephalon maintaining homeostasis • 85% of brain mass divided into right and left hemisphere • Lobe responsible for the sensations of temperature, touch, pressure, and pain • ...
Skeletal Crossword Puzzle 2020-10-20
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- bone through the skin
- bone is crushed
- hard dense bones
- production of blood cells
- vary in shape, do not fit the other category
- bone broken into many pieces
- shaped as a cube, most spongy
- bones not rounded
- change from a previous osteo
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- twisting force
- fracture in the skull
- absorb bone tissues
- form new bones
- broken bone, not through the skin
- end of bones are forced into each other
- the bone splinter
16 Clues: twisting force • form new bones • bone is crushed • hard dense bones • the bone splinter • bones not rounded • absorb bone tissues • bone through the skin • fracture in the skull • production of blood cells • bone broken into many pieces • change from a previous osteo • shaped as a cube, most spongy • broken bone, not through the skin • end of bones are forced into each other • ...
Skeletal & Muscular Systems 2022-11-03
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- provides support, movement, protection,blood cell production, and calcium storage
- skeleton inside the body
- muscle that you choose to control
- a point where two or more bones intersect
- attaches to bones & lets you move
- basic building block of life
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- the sum of all levels of organization
- skeleton outside the body
- group of similar cells that work together
- allows the body to move and be flexible
- muscle that you cannot control
- group of similar organs that work together
- helps move materials
- makes up the heart
- tissue that makes up the skeleton
- group of similar tissue that work together
16 Clues: makes up the heart • helps move materials • skeleton inside the body • skeleton outside the body • basic building block of life • muscle that you cannot control • muscle that you choose to control • tissue that makes up the skeleton • attaches to bones & lets you move • the sum of all levels of organization • allows the body to move and be flexible • ...
HW Chapter 7 2022-05-10
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- the measure of the amount of energy expended per day over and above that used for basal metabolism
- the body’s relative amounts of water, bone, fat, and tissue
- a natural substance in skeletal muscle tissue required for muscle contraction, which can also be purchased as a dietary supplement
- the willingness to focus attention and energy on movement
- anything you do when you are not sitting or lying down
- beneficial physiological changes as a result of aerobic exercise
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- the ability to move a joint (where two bones meet) through its anatomical range of motion
- also referred to as "burning calories"
- step counter
- how often the movement occurs in physical activity
- a system of stretching and strengthening exercises
- commonly used as performance enhancers and include amphetamines, ephedra (ma huang), synephrine (hoodia, bitter orange), and caffeine
- an acronym for rest, ice, compression, elevation; the first aid measures for sports injuries
- per-minute multiples of the amount of energy used while lying still
- biological energy production without using oxygen
- a naturally occurring pituitary hormone that is believed to enhance athletic performance
16 Clues: step counter • also referred to as "burning calories" • biological energy production without using oxygen • how often the movement occurs in physical activity • a system of stretching and strengthening exercises • anything you do when you are not sitting or lying down • the willingness to focus attention and energy on movement • ...
Human Body Systems Functions 2023-08-23
11 Clues: Movement • Makes hormones • Makes offspring • Exchanges gasses • Controls the body • Provides structure • Fights off pathogens • Breakdown food for nutrients • Excretes wastes from the body • Transports gasses and nutrients • Protects the body from the environment
Immobility 2024-11-17
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- A gastrointestinal effect of immobility that slows the digestive system.
- The skeletal condition characterized by thinning and reduced bone mass.
- The process where nurses aim to prevent contractures in immobile patients.
- A factor affecting response to immobility, such as family support.
- The metabolic effect of immobility involving reduced energy use by the body.
- A urinary complication involving bacterial growth due to urinary stasis.
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- The ability to engage in free movement, including activities of daily living.
- The classification of illnesses that are prolonged and rarely cured completely.
- A musculoskeletal effect of immobility where a joint becomes stiff or fused.
- Skin damage caused by immobility and pressure on a single area.
- A cardiovascular effect of immobility involving pooling of blood in veins.
- A respiratory complication of immobility involving lung collapse.
- An assistive action that helps prevent lung infections in immobile patients.
- A condition where the body or extremities are limited in purposeful movement.
- A psychosocial effect of immobility involving feelings of helplessness.
- The term for wasting away of muscles due to lack of physical activity.
16 Clues: Skin damage caused by immobility and pressure on a single area. • A respiratory complication of immobility involving lung collapse. • A factor affecting response to immobility, such as family support. • The term for wasting away of muscles due to lack of physical activity. • The skeletal condition characterized by thinning and reduced bone mass. • ...
FITNESS COMPONETS 2015-08-05
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- ability to use different parts of the body together
- to change direction quickly and rapidly with controlled movement
- ability to use skeletal muscles for a long period of time without tiring
- ability to do strength performances at a rapid pace
- ability to cover a distance in a short period of time
- the quality of being physically strong
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- ability of the heart, blood and blood vessels and the respirator system to supply OZ and necessary fuel to the muscles during exercise
- ratio of fat to muscle bone and other tissue in a persons body
- range or movement possible at various joints
- the highest amount of oxygen consumed during maximal exercise in activities that use large muscle groups in the legs or arms
- time amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus
- ability to keep the body in an up right position while standing still moving or holding a certain position
12 Clues: the quality of being physically strong • range or movement possible at various joints • ability to use different parts of the body together • ability to do strength performances at a rapid pace • time amount of time it takes to respond to a stimulus • ability to cover a distance in a short period of time • ...
ALL ABOUT JOSE RIZAL 2021-10-02
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- What is the title of the unfinished work that Jose Rizal started when he was in Hongkong on the year of 1892?
- Rizal cured himself in a severe disease on his time. What is it?
- What was the maiden surname of Jose Rizal’s mother?
- One of Rizal’s favorite fruits.
- The only one skeletal remains that the family of Rizal was only claimed.
- What is the type of wood that Jose Rizal used in his sculpture when he was only 14 years old?
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- This surname is also meaning “Royal Blood”.
- Who was the only brother of Jose Rizal?
- What is the title of the farewell song that Jose Rizal composed to one of his lovers just before his departure for Europe?
- This is where he constructed a water system that made him considered as a Sanitary Engineer.
- He is known as the “lucky seven” in the Rizal family.
- the hometown of Jose Rizal.
12 Clues: the hometown of Jose Rizal. • One of Rizal’s favorite fruits. • Who was the only brother of Jose Rizal? • This surname is also meaning “Royal Blood”. • What was the maiden surname of Jose Rizal’s mother? • He is known as the “lucky seven” in the Rizal family. • Rizal cured himself in a severe disease on his time. What is it? • ...
BTEC Sport - : Characteristics, Functions and Movement 2023-10-16
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- The type of muscle that attaches to bones and assists movement
- This muscle relaxes to oppose the movement of the agonist muscle
- These types of muscles are not under our conscious control, and, therefore, we can't actively initiate their contraction
- A muscle that works alongside an agonist to assist movement
- When a muscle develops tension in order to generate a force
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- The type of muscle found in the heart which is associated with fairly rapid involuntary contractions
- When a muscle works with another muscle to aid movement
- When a muscle becomes tired from continual contractions
- These types of muscles are under our conscious control, and, therefore, we can actively initiate their contraction
- A type of muscle that causes movement by contracting; also known as a prime mover
- A muscle that works alongside an agonist to stabilise movement
- The type of muscle found in the digestive system which is associated with slow, rhythmic and involuntary contractions
12 Clues: When a muscle works with another muscle to aid movement • When a muscle becomes tired from continual contractions • A muscle that works alongside an agonist to assist movement • When a muscle develops tension in order to generate a force • The type of muscle that attaches to bones and assists movement • ...
Muscular System 2021-03-04
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- brachii any of several muscles having two points of attachment at one end
- either of a pair of large triangular muscles extending over the back of the neck and shoulders and moving the head and shoulder blade.
- neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line
- a movement that decreases the angle between two body parts
- Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
- relating to or functioning as a skeleton
- sensation to the brain or spinal cord
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- increasing the angle between the ulna and the humerus
- tendons at the back of a person's knee
- system tissue set of tissues in the body with the ability to change shape
- is a movement away from the midline
- muscle whose contraction bends a limb or other part of the body
- a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something
- fibers of muscle cells connected together in sheets and fibers
- a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit specialized to perform a particular function
- the more fixed end or attachment of a muscle
16 Clues: is a movement away from the midline • sensation to the brain or spinal cord • tendons at the back of a person's knee • relating to or functioning as a skeleton • the more fixed end or attachment of a muscle • Movement of a limb toward the midline of the body • increasing the angle between the ulna and the humerus • ...
Sponges 2020-09-28
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- Class of sponge which lives in deep water and has no color.
- The most plentiful of sponges in the ocean.
- The opening at the top of some sponges where water exits.
- The rigid skeletal structure of a sponge.
- Class of sponge which integrates calcium into its tissues.
- How a sponge eats
- The specialized cells in a sponge which create the surface of a sponge.
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- How sponges are classified.
- The Specialized cells in a sponge which create the pores or canals.
- When a sponge creates egg or sperm and lets the ocean make little sponge babies.
- When a sponge regenerated from a peice.
- The specialized cells in a sponge which make water move through.
- The specialized cells in a sponge which move and become all the other types of cell to allow a sponge to grow or repair damaged tissue.
- These special bacteria give the sponge its color and are also thought to regulated nitrogen levels on reefs.
- Means mature sponges cannot move.
- The flexible skeletal structure of a sponge
16 Clues: How a sponge eats • How sponges are classified. • Means mature sponges cannot move. • When a sponge regenerated from a peice. • The rigid skeletal structure of a sponge. • The most plentiful of sponges in the ocean. • The flexible skeletal structure of a sponge • The opening at the top of some sponges where water exits. • ...
Muscles part 1 2023-02-14
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- This is what connects the muscle to the bone
- This term refers to a group of muscle fibers
- This is our only voluntary muscle type
- This characteristic of muscle tissue describes its ability to receive and respond to stimuli
- This muscle type is found in the walls of our hollow visceral organs and it has no striations
- This characteristic of muscle tissue describes its ability to shorten forcibly when stimulated
- This is the thin filament of the myofibril
- This is the smallest functional unit of a muscle fiber
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- This layer of connective tissue covers the entire muscle
- This characteristic of muscle tissue describes its ability to be stretched
- This characteristic of muscle tissue describes its ability to recoil to resting length
- This muscle can be found in the walls of the heart
- This layer of connective tissue covers each fascicle
- This is the thick filament of the myofibril
- This word describing skeletal and smooth muscle cells is why we refer to these cells as muscle fibers
- This layer of connective tissue surrounds each individual muscle fiber
16 Clues: This is our only voluntary muscle type • This is the thin filament of the myofibril • This is the thick filament of the myofibril • This is what connects the muscle to the bone • This term refers to a group of muscle fibers • This muscle can be found in the walls of the heart • This layer of connective tissue covers each fascicle • ...
The Body Systems 2023-10-31
9 Clues: Controls body • Supplies oxygen • Breaks down food • Provides support • Produces hormones • Helps with movement • Protects inner-body • Removes liquid waste • Transports necesaties
Human Body Ch 4 6 7 2025-07-09
9 Clues: protozoa • fat tissue • oily glands • body regulator • voluntary muscle • first degree burn • Thick skin scarring • most dangerous cancer • Thin, flat, scaly cells
Nervous system 2025-11-11
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- Junction between two neurons where neurotransmitters are released to pass signals.
- Nerves that carry sensory signals toward the brain and spinal cord.
- cells Cells that line the brain ventricles and spinal cord, helping circulate cerebrospinal fluid.
- Cells in the CNS that form the myelin sheath around nerve fibers.
- Basic functional units of the nervous system that transmit electrical signals.
- Regulates involuntary functions like heart rate, digestion, and breathing.
- Branch-like structures that receive signals from other neurons.
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- Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.
- All nerves outside the brain and spinal cord that connect the CNS to the body.
- Brain and spinal cord; the main control center of the body.
- Long extensions of neurons that carry impulses away from the cell body.
- cells Cells in the PNS that produce myelin for peripheral neurons.
- Fatty covering that insulates axons and speeds up nerve impulses.
- Nerves that carry motor commands away from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands.
14 Clues: Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. • Brain and spinal cord; the main control center of the body. • Branch-like structures that receive signals from other neurons. • Fatty covering that insulates axons and speeds up nerve impulses. • Cells in the CNS that form the myelin sheath around nerve fibers. • ...
Resistance Training 2025-11-23
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- The enlargement of skeletal muscle fibers
- Rate of force production
- Type of specificity that refers to the weight and movements placed on the body
- Type of specificity that refers to the speed of contraction and exercise selection
- Principle that the body will adapt to the specific demands that are placed on it
- Describes the process of how an organism adapts when exposed to stress
- GAS stage that includes the body’s initial reaction to a stressor
- The ability of the neuromuscular system to produce internal tension to overcome an external load
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- Ability to provide optimal dynamic joint support to maintain correct posture during all movements
- Typ eof specificity that refers to the energy demand placed on the body
- Ability to produce and maintain force production for prolonged periods of time
- GAS stage where prolonged stress or stress that is intolerable
- GAS stage where the body increases its functional capacity to adapt to a stressor
- Principle that stands for Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands
14 Clues: Rate of force production • The enlargement of skeletal muscle fibers • GAS stage where prolonged stress or stress that is intolerable • Principle that stands for Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands • GAS stage that includes the body’s initial reaction to a stressor • Describes the process of how an organism adapts when exposed to stress • ...
Leif 6 2023-01-30
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- connects to spine
- can control
- holds bones to bones
- supports and protects
- hold muscle to bone
- tissues work together
- dont control
- cells work together
- smallest unit of life
- smooth outer layer
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- does not connect to spine
- body regenerates self
- muscleattached to bone smooth muscle organs cardiac muscle heart
- organs work together
14 Clues: can control • dont control • connects to spine • smooth outer layer • hold muscle to bone • cells work together • holds bones to bones • organs work together • body regenerates self • supports and protects • tissues work together • smallest unit of life • does not connect to spine • muscleattached to bone smooth muscle organs cardiac muscle heart
Cash 7 2024-02-01
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- skeleton that connects to the spine
- body regulates itself
- the system that supports and protects
- hold muscle to bone
- holds bones to bones
- can control
- organ muscle
- skeleton that does not connect to the spine
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- heart muscle
- don't control
- muscle attached to the bone
- smooth outer layer of bone
- cells work together
- organs work together
- tissues work together
15 Clues: can control • heart muscle • organ muscle • don't control • hold muscle to bone • cells work together • holds bones to bones • organs work together • body regulates itself • tissues work together • smooth outer layer of bone • muscle attached to the bone • skeleton that connects to the spine • the system that supports and protects • skeleton that does not connect to the spine
max2 2024-02-01
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- bones that connect to the spine
- body regulates itself
- bones that support and protect
- hold muscle to bone
- holds bones to bones
- can control
- muscle in organ
- does not connect to the spine
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- muscle in the heart
- don't control
- muscle that attaches to the bone
- smooth outer layer
- cells work together
- organs work together
- tissue works together
15 Clues: can control • don't control • muscle in organ • smooth outer layer • muscle in the heart • hold muscle to bone • cells work together • holds bones to bones • organs work together • body regulates itself • tissue works together • does not connect to the spine • bones that support and protect • bones that connect to the spine • muscle that attaches to the bone
The Body Systems 2023-10-31
9 Clues: Controls body • Supplies oxygen • Breaks down food • Provides support • Produces hormones • Helps with movement • Protects inner-body • Removes liquid waste • Transports necesaties
Anatomy & Physiology 2024-06-06
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- System of bones, cartilages, and ligaments that provides support and protection to the body and allows movement.
- An organ located in the abdomen that filters blood, stores blood cells, and plays a role in the immune system.
- The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
- The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries as blood is pumped through them.
- The number of heartbeats per minute.
- Organelles responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.
- One of the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out to the arteries.
- The double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.
- The ability of an organism to maintain internal stability despite external changes.
- Blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.
- System responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.
- 12 pairs of nerves that arise directly from the brain and control various sensory and motor functions of the head, neck, and organs.
- The study of the functions and processes of living organisms.
- Abnormal heart rhythm.
- Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
- System responsible for producing offspring.
- Circulation of blood within the heart muscle itself.
- Another term for the cardiovascular system, referring specifically to the circulation of blood.
- System of the heart and blood vessels responsible for circulating blood throughout the body.
- The inner lining of the heart chambers and valves.
- The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
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- Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) occurs.
- Chemical messengers secreted by glands in the endocrine system, regulating various bodily functions.
- The force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of blood vessels.
- The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle contracts, pumping blood.
- System responsible for breathing, including the lungs and airways.
- Circulation of blood throughout the body, excluding the heart and lungs.
- One of the two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the veins.
- System of nerves and specialized cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.
- Structures within the heart that prevent backflow of blood.
- The wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart.
- The sequence of events that occur during one heartbeat.
- The main artery of the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart.
- A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
- The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and fills with blood.
- The study of the structure and organization of living organisms.
- A group of cells with similar structure and function.
- A structure composed of multiple tissues working together to perform specific functions.
- The muscular layer of the heart responsible for its pumping action.
- A structural abnormality of the heart present at birth.
- Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of nutrients and waste products.
- The buildup of plaque in the arteries, narrowing them and restricting blood flow.
- System of glands that secrete hormones regulating various bodily functions.
- The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
- The volume of blood ejected from the heart with each contraction.
- A muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.
- A sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.
- System consisting of the skin, hair, and nails, providing protection and regulating temperature.
- System of lymph nodes, vessels, and organs involved in immune response and fluid balance.
- Endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.
- The volume of blood pumped by the heart in one minute.
- The inability of the heart to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs.
- System responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
- Small, bean-shaped structures distributed throughout the body that filter lymph and contain immune cells.
- System of muscles that enables movement and supports the structure of the body.
56 Clues: Abnormal heart rhythm. • The number of heartbeats per minute. • System responsible for producing offspring. • The double-layered membrane surrounding the heart. • The inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. • A sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. • Circulation of blood within the heart muscle itself. • ...
musky layer 2021-09-29
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- Striated & voluntary
- Extension of head and neck
- Flexes the arm
- Abdomen muscle
- Surrounds each individual muscle fiber
- Separates and surrounds Fascicles
- Extends thigh at hip
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- The bundles of fibers that make up muscles
- The breast muscle
- Muscles are separated by:
- outermost layer, surrounds entire muscle
- Involuntary
- Extends forearm at elbow
- Flexes forearm at elbow
- Heart
15 Clues: Heart • Involuntary • Flexes the arm • Abdomen muscle • The breast muscle • Striated & voluntary • Extends thigh at hip • Flexes forearm at elbow • Extends forearm at elbow • Muscles are separated by: • Extension of head and neck • Separates and surrounds Fascicles • Surrounds each individual muscle fiber • outermost layer, surrounds entire muscle • ...
Cash 7 2024-02-01
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- skeleton that connects to the spine
- body regulates itself
- the system that supports and protects
- hold muscle to bone
- holds bones to bones
- can control
- organ muscle
- skeleton that does not connect to the spine
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- heart muscle
- don't control
- muscle attached to the bone
- smooth outer layer of bone
- cells work together
- organs work together
- tissues work together
15 Clues: can control • heart muscle • organ muscle • don't control • hold muscle to bone • cells work together • holds bones to bones • organs work together • body regulates itself • tissues work together • smooth outer layer of bone • muscle attached to the bone • skeleton that connects to the spine • the system that supports and protects • skeleton that does not connect to the spine
Olivia2 2024-02-01
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- can control
- don't control
- organs work together
- does not connect to spine
- holds bones to bones
- type of muscle attached to bone
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- smooth outer layer
- body regulates itself
- type of muscle found in heart
- cells work together
- type of muscle found in organ
- supports ant protects
- hold muscle to bone
- connects to spine
14 Clues: can control • don't control • connects to spine • smooth outer layer • cells work together • hold muscle to bone • organs work together • holds bones to bones • body regulates itself • supports ant protects • does not connect to spine • type of muscle found in heart • type of muscle found in organ • type of muscle attached to bone
Sports Med Tudor 2017-10-18
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- occurs after seventy two hours
- holds bone to bone
- blood is made here
- study of body movements
- contains actin and myosin
- therapist helps you do a curl
- growth plate
- load receptor
- acetabulum is an example
- actin and myosin create ratchet affect
- second row of joints of phalanges
- strongest lever
- something you don't do for treatment
- Outer layer of bone
- passively moving a joint
- largest part of the muscle
- muscle lengthens under load
- suture Joints
- composed of fatty tissue
- elbow joint
- connective outer layer of tissue
- contracting a joint through its range
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- heart muscle cells
- when muscle grows
- opposing muscle lengthens
- slick, articulating cartilage
- inner layer of bone
- positive thing for treatment
- cell builds up broken bone
- twenty percent of people cause problem
- ends of long bones
- visceral muscle
- what causes DOMS
- takes away bone
- carpals
- cell of a skeletal muscle
- muscle shortens under load
- distal row of phalanges
- muscles of bones
- muscle belly shrinks
- actin and Myosin shorten
- bone cell
- mp joint of the thumb
- shortening muscle of opposition
- second stage of muscle dissection
45 Clues: carpals • bone cell • elbow joint • growth plate • load receptor • suture Joints • visceral muscle • takes away bone • strongest lever • what causes DOMS • muscles of bones • when muscle grows • heart muscle cells • holds bone to bone • blood is made here • ends of long bones • inner layer of bone • Outer layer of bone • muscle belly shrinks • mp joint of the thumb • study of body movements • ...
Introduction to anatomy and anatomical terminology 2018-01-30
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- Structure that attaches muscle to bone (6)
- Finger bones (9)
- Skeletal elements lying in the midline (5)
- Above (8)
- Lateral bone of the leg (6)
- Lying closer to the surface (11)
- Take away from the midline (Movement)(9)
- Anatomical plane separating top from bottom (10)
- Bending or closing a joint (Movement)(7)
- Situated near the side (7)
- Shoulder blade (7)
- Closer to the rear (9)
- Closer to the point of origin (8)
- Anatomical plane separating front from back (7)
- Big toe (6)
- Anatomical plane separating left from right (8)
- Thigh-bone (5)
- Closer to the midline (6)
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- Below (8)
- Bring towards the midline (Movement)(9)
- Skeletal elements forming the limbs and their girdles (12)
- Medial bone of the leg (5)
- Structure that stabilizes a joint (bone to bone)(8)
- Bone of the spine (9)
- Straightening a joint (Movement)(9)
- Arm bone (7)
- Further from the point of origin (6)
- Closer to the front (8)
- Thumb (6)
- Wrist bones (7)
- Fluid-filled joint type (8)
- Related to the anterior aspect of the hand (6)
- Bone situated within a tendon (8)
- Bone in forearm (6)
- Collar-bone (8)
- Protective bone (4)
36 Clues: Below (8) • Above (8) • Thumb (6) • Big toe (6) • Arm bone (7) • Thigh-bone (5) • Wrist bones (7) • Collar-bone (8) • Finger bones (9) • Shoulder blade (7) • Bone in forearm (6) • Protective bone (4) • Bone of the spine (9) • Closer to the rear (9) • Closer to the front (8) • Closer to the midline (6) • Medial bone of the leg (5) • Situated near the side (7) • Lateral bone of the leg (6) • ...
NPB 101: Muscle Physiology 2024-05-20
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- smallest functional muscle unit
- oxidative phosphorylation is dependent on ____
- connects muscle to bone
- type of unstriated muscle
- smooth muscle myosin must be ____ in order to interact with actin
- the power ____ consists of the bending of the cross-bridge
- the Z ___ is where thin filaments attach
- each muscle fiber is innervated by ___ motor neuron
- makes up thin filaments
- intracellular protein that binds to Calcium and regulates smooth muscle contraction
- renewal of glycogen and creatine phosphate after intense activity
- fast-oxidative fiber has ___ myosin-ATPase activity
- summation that involves the increase in muscle tension and repetitive stimulation
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- makes up thick filaments
- smooth, sustained muscle contraction
- oxygen rich muscle fibers are ____ in color
- protein pairs that lie alongside the groove formed by actin helix
- a single skeletal muscle cell is known as a muscle...
- proteins that regulate Calcium permeability changes
- when an exercising muscle cannot maintain the same level of force it is ____
- tubules that conduct action potential to sarcoplasmic reticulum
- type of voluntary muscle
- the cross ____ is where myosin and actin interact
- the ___ reticulum transports and stores Calcium
- muscle neurons can innervate ___ muscle fibers
- protein composed of three subunits
- voltage dependent receptor
- cylindrically-shaped contractile element
28 Clues: connects muscle to bone • makes up thin filaments • makes up thick filaments • type of voluntary muscle • type of unstriated muscle • voltage dependent receptor • smallest functional muscle unit • protein composed of three subunits • smooth, sustained muscle contraction • the Z ___ is where thin filaments attach • cylindrically-shaped contractile element • ...
7th Topic 3 Human body 2023-10-24
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- this system is a framework that provides movement with the muscular system. It also protects internal organs
- needed to carry out chemical processes, calcium and iron are examples
- this means you cannot control the function
- the ___ atrium and ventricle in the heart receives deoxygenated blood from veins
- nerves associated with involuntary response
- this type of muscle is only found in the heart
- this enzyme breaks down proteins
- this system eliminates wastes
- the knee and elbow are this type of joint
- after you breathe air into your lungs, the oxygen goes into your ___
- the process of your body staying in a healthy stable state
- proteins made that speed up chemical reactions
- this type of muscle is found attached to bones you can move, it is voluntary
- this system controls defense of the body and making white blood cells
- this means you can control the function
- contractions of the digestive system that move food along
- this is the system that contains skin, hair and nails
- this can disrupt homeostasis, caused by too little sleep, threats, challenges, or uncomfortable situations
- this type of tissue is found in the linings of organs and your skin is also in this category of tissue
- this type of tissue can contract and get shorter and thus pulls on the bones it is attached to
- this part of the brain contains the frontal, parietal, temporal and occipital lobes
- the basic unit of structure and function in all living organisms
- produces trypsin and insulin
- your body reacts to a stimulus with a ___
- produces bile to break down fats
- released from salivary glands contains enzymes
- Compounds made mostly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Used for making cell membranes
- the hip and shoulder are this type of joint
- this system can create new individuals
- the wrist and ankle are this type of joint
- hormones interact with these cells only after they are released
- do not provide energy but are needed for vital processes- K, B, A are examples
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- the part of the nervous system that is the brain and spinal cord only
- the part of the nervous system that is all of the neurons branches all over the body
- where the neuron transfers an impulse to another neuron
- fat cells are a type of this tissue
- this system circulates blood
- this type of system or loop in your body tells the endocrine glands to shut off when the desired level of response is reached
- the endocrine system releases these chemicals to make changes to the body
- energy rich organic compounds that are made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
- muscles work in ___, when one contracts, the other relaxes
- this system breaks down your food into usable molecules
- this part inside the brain controls our sleep and wake cycles, also hunger and thirst
- large organic molecules made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and in some, sulfur.
- where 2 bones meet
- needed for chemical reactions within the cell. Needed for things to move around in the cell
- carries deoxygenated loos to the lungs
- this system provides movement of the skeleton as well as involuntary movements in your body
- these are extracted from the good things you eat to keep your body healthy
- structures in the ___ help maintain balance by sending signals to the brain on the position of your body
- the __atrium and ventricle receive oxygenated blood coming from the lungs
- nerves associated with voluntary response
- groups of cells that have similar function
- groups of tissue that work together to make a function happen for the body
- this system senses changes in your environment and responds to them
- your body reacts to a stimulus with a ___
- this system brings in air to the lungs and oxygen to the blood
- carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
- your endocrine is made of organs that secrete hormones called ____
- this thick column of nervous tissue is the link between the brain and the peripheral nervous system
- nutrients move from your digestive tract into your blood stream through the process of ___
- systems that help remove ___ from the body are digestive, excretory, and circulatory
- smallest of the blood vessels—this is where gas exchange takes place with cells of the body
- this type of muscle is found in your digestive tract, it is involuntary
- the fuses bones in the skull are this type of joint
- the human body has over 100 ____ cells
- the neck if this type of joint
67 Clues: where 2 bones meet • this system circulates blood • produces trypsin and insulin • this system eliminates wastes • the neck if this type of joint • this enzyme breaks down proteins • produces bile to break down fats • fat cells are a type of this tissue • carries deoxygenated loos to the lungs • the human body has over 100 ____ cells • this system can create new individuals • ...
Nervous System and Special Senses 2022-06-16
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- sense of hearing
- sense of smell
- sensory receptor specialized for temperature stimuli
- colored portion of the anterior eye that surrounds the pupil
- tympanic membrane
- special sense of sight based on transduction of light stimuli
- ______________ nervous system is a functional division of the nervous system that is concerned with conscious perception, voluntary movement, and skeletal muscle reflexes
- the portion of the inner ear responsible for the sense of equilibrium
- ___________ nervous system is the functional division of the nervous system that is responsible for homeostatic reflexes that coordinate control of cardiac and smooth muscle, as well as glandular tissue
- nervous tissue of the eye at which phototransduction takes place
- exact center of the retina at which visual stimuli are focused for maximal acuity, where the retina is thinnest, at which there is nothing but photoreceptors
- (also, stirrup) bone of the middle ear that is attached to the inner ear
- white of the eye
- enlargement at the base of a semicircular canal at which transduction of equilibrium stimuli takes place within the ampulla
- name for the three small bones in the middle ear
- distorted vision at all distances
- _________ nervous system is the neural tissue associated with the digestive system that is responsible for nervous control through autonomic connections
- bump-like projections on the surface of the tongue that contains taste buds
- chemical signal that is released from the synaptic end bulb of a neuron to cause change in the target cell
- neural tissue cell that is primarily responsible for generating and propagating electrical signals into, within, and out of the nervous system
- sense of balance that includes sensations of position and movement of the head
- localized collection of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system
- physiological barrier between the circulatory system and the central nervous system that establishes a privileged blood supply, restricting the flow of substances into the CNS
- ______________ nervous system is the anatomical division of the nervous system located within the cranial and vertebral cavities, namely the brain and spinal cord
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- internal perception of the daily cycle of light and dark based on retinal activity related to sunlight
- sense of taste
- kind of photoreceptor that is specialized for color vision
- a kind of photoreceptor that is specialized for low-light vision
- region of the central nervous system that acts as a relay for sensory pathways
- loss of the olfactory nerve, and subsequently, loss of the sense of smell
- fibrous covering of the anterior region of the eye that is transparent so that light can pass through it
- structures within the inner ear responsible for transducing rotational movement information
- inability to detect any tastes.
- general sense associated with modalities lumped together as touch
- structure of the inner ear responsible for transducing linear acceleration in the horizontal plane
- individual “packet” of light
- farsightedness
- auditory portion of the inner ear containing structures to transduce sound stimuli
- (also, anvil) bone of the middle ear that connects the malleus to the stapes
- structure of the inner ear responsible for transducing linear acceleration in the vertical plane
- _____________ nervous system is an anatomical division of the nervous system that is largely outside the cranial and vertebral cavities, namely all parts except the brain and spinal cord
- fleshy external structure of the ear
- the circulatory medium within the CNS that is produced by ependymal cells in the choroid plexus filtering the blood
- narrow junction across which a chemical signal passes from neuron to the next, initiating a new electrical signal in the target cell
- cord-like bundle of axons located in the peripheral nervous system that transmits sensory input and response output to and from the central nervous system
- single process of the neuron that carries an electrical signal (action potential) away from the cell body toward a target cell
- open hole at the center of the iris that light passes through into the eye
- receptor cell that senses pain stimuli
- component of the eye that focuses light on the retina
- (also, hammer) bone that is directly attached to the tympanic membrane
- nearsightedness
- one of many branchlike processes that extends from the neuron cell body and functions as a contact for incoming signals (synapses) from other neurons or sensory cells
52 Clues: sense of taste • sense of smell • farsightedness • nearsightedness • sense of hearing • white of the eye • tympanic membrane • individual “packet” of light • inability to detect any tastes. • distorted vision at all distances • fleshy external structure of the ear • receptor cell that senses pain stimuli • name for the three small bones in the middle ear • ...
Muscular System Vocab 2023-10-23
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- Thick, fibrous tissues called tendons attach skeletal muscles to the bones of the ______ structure.
- Muscle wastage or loss of muscle
- This type of therapy is used to improve skills that patients require for living on their own.
- Muscle located on the upper arm
- A thick, rope-like fibrous tissue that binds a muscle to a bone.
- When one muscle contracts, the other muscle ______
- Muscle located on your chest
- Increase in muscle size
- Rest, ice, compression, and elevation
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- This type of muscle forms the walls of the heart
- This type of muscle makes up the walls of hollow internal organs, such as the stomach, the digestive tract, and the blood vessels
- A group of muscle fibers forms a _____
- These trainers instruct and motivate people to reach exercise and nutrition goals personal
- During this time, teenagers can grow quickly in one or more growth spurts
- Physical therapists help patients recover from _______
- A chronic condition whose symptoms include weakness, muscle pain, fatigue, and joint pain
- An injury or trauma to the muscles, or tendons of a joint
- Moves a body part in a circle on its own axis
18 Clues: Increase in muscle size • Muscle located on your chest • Muscle located on the upper arm • Muscle wastage or loss of muscle • Rest, ice, compression, and elevation • A group of muscle fibers forms a _____ • Moves a body part in a circle on its own axis • This type of muscle forms the walls of the heart • When one muscle contracts, the other muscle ______ • ...
Organ systems crossword (type name of system without the word system) 2025-04-10
10 Clues: Muscles • stomach, mouth • Lungs, trachea • Bladder, kidney • Bones and joints • Skin, nails, hair • Pancreas, liver, etc • Lymph and lymph nodes • Fights diseases and illness • Veins, heart. used for transport
Healthy Body Systems 2015-03-09
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- A structure that is composed of different types of tissue
- The levels of ___________ in the human body consist of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
- A ______ is a group of similar cells that preform the same function.
- The reaction of your body and mind to threatening disturbing or challenging events.
- The smallest unit in the body.
- The ________ system is the internal frame work of the body.
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- __________ gives you a burst of energy that causes many other changes in your body. These changes prepare you to take quick action.
- The largest unit in the body.
- The process by which an organism's internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment.
9 Clues: The largest unit in the body. • The smallest unit in the body. • A structure that is composed of different types of tissue • The ________ system is the internal frame work of the body. • A ______ is a group of similar cells that preform the same function. • The reaction of your body and mind to threatening disturbing or challenging events. • ...
Chapter 2-Biology and Psychology 2022-09-14
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- One’s actual development and appearance, based on one’s genotype and environment influences
- An inhibitory neurotransmitter that apparently helps calm anxiety
- Twins that develop from a single fertilized ovum that divides in two early in prenatal development; identical
- A method of brain imaging that passes a narrow X-ray beam through the head and measures the structures that reflect the beams from various angles, enabling a computer to generate a three-dimensional image
- A fatty substance that encases and insulates axons
- The concept that holds that adaptive genetic variations among members of a species enable individuals with those variations to survive and reproduce
- A method of brain imaging that injects radioactive tracer into the bloodstream and assesses the activity of parts of the brain according to the amount of glucose they metabolize
- The inborn, innate character of an organism
- A neurotransmitter whose action is similar to that of the hormone epinephrine and that may play a role in depression
- A location on a dendrite of a receiving neuron tailored to receive a neurotransmitter
- A method of detecting brain waves by means of measuring the current between electrodes placed on the scalp
- A bundle of nuclei below the thalamus involved in body temperature, motivation, and emotion
- A neurotransmitter that affects the ability to perceive pleasure, voluntary movement, and learning and memory
- The branch of psychology that studies the ways in which adaptation and natural selection are connected with mental processes and behavior
- A part of the hindbrain involved in muscle coordination and balance
- The branch of the ANS that is most active during processes that restore the body’s reserves of energy
- The part of the nervous system consisting of the somatic nervous system and the autonomic nervous system
- The sum total of the environmental factors that affect an organism from conception onward
- A specialized cell of the nervous system that receives and transmits messages
- The section of cortex in which sensory information is projected
- A disruption in the ability to understand or produce language
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- A neurotransmitter involved in emotional arousal and sleep; deficiencies of serotonin have been linked to eating disorders, alcoholism, depression, aggression, and insomnia
- A thick fiber bundle that connects the hemispheres of the cortex
- A neurotransmitter that controls muscle contractions
- Cells that remove dead neurons and waste products from the nervous system
- Twins that develop from two fertilized ova and who are thus as closely related as brothers and sisters in general; fraternal
- The division of the peripheral nervous system that connects the central nervous system with sensory receptors skeletal muscles, and the surface of the body
- Brain and spinal cord
- The division of the peripheral nervous system that regulates glands and activities such as heartbeat, respiration, digestion, and dilation of the pupils
- The body’s system of ductless glands that secrete hormones and release them directly into the bloodstream
- A structure of the hindbrain involved in respiration, attention, and slipped and arousal
- The large mass of the forebrain, which consists of two hemisphere
- The transmission of traits from parent to offspring by means of genes
- An area near the center of the brain involved in the relay of sensory information to the cortex and in the functions of sleep and attention
- An oblong area of the hindbrain involved in the regulation of heartbeat, blood pressure, movement, and respiration
- Inhibitory neurotransmitters that occur naturally in the brain and in the bloodstream and are similar to the narcotic morphine in their functions and effects
- The structure of the brain that is involved in memory function
- An imaging method that places a person in a magnetic field and uses radio waves to cause the brain to emit signals that reveal shifts in the flow of blood, which indicate brain activity
- One’s genetic makeup, based on the sequencing of the nucleotides we term A, C, G, and T
- Basic unit of heredity, which is found at a specific point on a chromosome
40 Clues: Brain and spinal cord • The inborn, innate character of an organism • A fatty substance that encases and insulates axons • A neurotransmitter that controls muscle contractions • A disruption in the ability to understand or produce language • The structure of the brain that is involved in memory function • ...
Easy My Muscle Quiz for smooth cariac and skeletal worksheet 2021-02-16
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- This Skeletal muscle is located on your hand it helps you move your hand
- This and the Bicep help move your elbow
- This muscle is in your mouth
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- This Skeletal muscle is located on your foot
- This smooth muscle mixes up your food into smaller pieces
- Main Cardiac
- This and the triceps help move your elbow
7 Clues: Main Cardiac • This muscle is in your mouth • This and the Bicep help move your elbow • This and the triceps help move your elbow • This Skeletal muscle is located on your foot • This smooth muscle mixes up your food into smaller pieces • This Skeletal muscle is located on your hand it helps you move your hand
Introduction to Muscular System 2023-02-01
4 Clues: The main function of the muscular system • The type of muscle found lining internal organs • The type of muscle that is under voluntary control • The ability of muscle to return to its resting length
sawyer7 2023-01-30
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- don't control
- muscle connects to organs
- hold muscle to bone
- cells work together
- holds bones to bones
- bone smooth outer layer
- skeleton does not connect to spine
- system supports and protects
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- body regulates itself
- tissues work together
- muscle is attached to bone
- organs work together
- can control
- muscle is in the heart
- basic unit of life
- skeleton connects to spine
16 Clues: can control • don't control • basic unit of life • hold muscle to bone • cells work together • organs work together • holds bones to bones • body regulates itself • tissues work together • muscle is in the heart • bone smooth outer layer • muscle connects to organs • skeleton connects to spine • muscle is attached to bone • system supports and protects • skeleton does not connect to spine
Ashley 2023-04-19
Across
- sit ups
- inhale
- exhale
- extends your arm across the body
- three types of muscles cardiac , skeletal & ______
- when doing push ups what muscle is being used?
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- smile
- flexing outward
- blinking
- closes jaw
- flexing forward
- draws down lower lip
- rotating your head
- if you are bending forward what muscle is being used ?
- flexes the head
15 Clues: smile • inhale • exhale • sit ups • blinking • closes jaw • flexing outward • flexing forward • flexes the head • rotating your head • draws down lower lip • extends your arm across the body • when doing push ups what muscle is being used? • three types of muscles cardiac , skeletal & ______ • if you are bending forward what muscle is being used ?
Body Systems 2024-05-20
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- basic unit of life
- includes kidneys
- lungs/breathing
- skin/encloses and protects
- supports the body
- responsible for offspring
- carries hormones
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- provides blood supply
- movement in the body
- sends messages to the brain
- a group of cells
- maintains fluid levels in body tissue
- the body's self defense
- a body part made of tissues
- breaks down food
15 Clues: lungs/breathing • a group of cells • includes kidneys • carries hormones • breaks down food • supports the body • basic unit of life • movement in the body • provides blood supply • the body's self defense • responsible for offspring • skin/encloses and protects • sends messages to the brain • a body part made of tissues • maintains fluid levels in body tissue
sistem gerak 2023-09-14
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- pergerakkan secara otomatis
- jenis tulang keras
- rawan jenis jaringan ikat
- persendian pada tulang lutut
- organ dalam sistem gerak pada manusia
- alat gerak yang menghubungkan tulang
- gerak reflek polisinapsik
- sel pembentuk tulang
- mengontrol kontraksi otot skeletal
- menyimpan kalsium
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- halus penggerakan secara otomatis
- tulang jari kaki
- pertemuan antara dua buah tulang
- menghubungkan otot ke tulang
- mengisi rongga bagian dalam tulang
- kontraksi otot
- urutan gerak reflek akhir
- melindungi jantung dan paru paru
- otot yang mengecil
- lempeng tulang yang memusat
20 Clues: kontraksi otot • tulang jari kaki • menyimpan kalsium • jenis tulang keras • otot yang mengecil • sel pembentuk tulang • urutan gerak reflek akhir • gerak reflek polisinapsik • pergerakkan secara otomatis • lempeng tulang yang memusat • menghubungkan otot ke tulang • rawan jenis jaringan ikat • persendian pada tulang lutut • pertemuan antara dua buah tulang • ...
Muscle System 2015-11-17
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- a movement that increases the distance between two body parts
- has two types; threadlike protein
- contractile protein found in thin filaments
- no striation and involuntary movement
- occurs in the mitochondria and involves the a series of metabolic pathways; uses oxygen
- allows whistling
- combination of movements; seen in ball-and-socket joints
- movement that brings bones closer together
- one neuron and all the skeletal muscle cells
- the gap between the nerve endings
- a weak muscle that inserts into the distal forearm
- produced during an anaerobic process; glycolysis
- helps by reducing unwanted movement
- movement around a longitudal axis
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- muscle used to rotate the trunk
- muscle allows lift of eyebrow
- continuous partial contractions; result of different motor units
- muscle used during swimming; used for powerful down stroke
- movement of thumb to finger
- muscle that stabilize the scapula
- moving a limb away from the midline
- allows squinting
- muscle used to flex the vertebral column
- allows kissing
- found only in the heart
- elongated skeletal and smooth muscle cells
- fibers have stripes
- moving a limb towards the body midline
- fan-shaped muscle; pectoralis major
- fleshy muscle that doesn't affect knee movement;plantar flexes foot
30 Clues: allows kissing • allows squinting • allows whistling • fibers have stripes • found only in the heart • movement of thumb to finger • muscle allows lift of eyebrow • muscle used to rotate the trunk • has two types; threadlike protein • muscle that stabilize the scapula • the gap between the nerve endings • movement around a longitudal axis • moving a limb away from the midline • ...
Your human body is awesome and cool 2020-02-14
Across
- The middle layer of skin
- What makes connections flexible between the bones
- Your brain uses how loud the sound was to determine where it came from
- A piece that governs movement
- The outer ear
- A piece on top of your heart
- Area with hairs and liquid used to find where your head's position is in
- A big artery in the heart
- Bones are held together by these skeletal muscles
- A flexible connections where two or more bones meet
- what makes flexible connections between the bones
- Muscles that move when you tell them to
- A tube that connects to the back of your thoat and acts as a pressure valve
- the first layer of skin
- Three tiny bones after your ear drum. What the anvil,hammer,and stirrup are
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- A piece on top of your heart
- The column of nervous tissue that runs through the backbone
- Muscles that move witout you telling them to
- a type of damage that happens when you listen to very loud music
- The largest muscle in the body it is is near the buttcocks
- Unable to move the lower body
- Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by these
- A structure that has liquid and tiny hairs that the vibrations move sending a signal to your brain
23 Clues: The outer ear • the first layer of skin • The middle layer of skin • A big artery in the heart • A piece on top of your heart • A piece on top of your heart • A piece that governs movement • Unable to move the lower body • Muscles that move when you tell them to • Muscles that move witout you telling them to • Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by these • ...
Muscle Physiology Crossword Puzzle 2022-11-14
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- ___ ____ is a substance or technique used to improve performance
- ____ contraction is happens when there is no change in length of muscle
- ___ ____ are ubiquitous in eukaryotes and responsible for a wide range of functions
- ___ twitch fibers are activated in short-term, sprint activities, and forceful contractions which rely primarily on anaerobic metabolism for energy.
- ___ process is occurs when the binding site is uncovered and actin and myosin can interact.
- ___ is the increase in fiber number
- ___ contraction is the lengthening of the muscle
- ___ is the ATP-utilizing motor protein that generates movement by interaction with actin filaments.
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- What is considered the cytoplasm of the cell?
- One shape of actin that polymerizes and unfolds into
- ___ is the capacity of a skeletal muscle for adaptive change to occur
- ___ is the basic contractile unit, from z line to z line
- ____ microscopy provides much greater resolution of muscle structure.
- What is the appearance of a skeletal muscle?
- ___ is the increase in fiber size
- actin filament that extends from either side and passes from myofibril to myofibril
- What is the primary protein in thin filament?
- ___ twitch fibers are fatigue resistant and good for prolonged exercise
- ___ microscopy has resolution limited by the wavelength of illuminating light
- ___ controls movement in the brain and spinal cord
20 Clues: ___ is the increase in fiber size • ___ is the increase in fiber number • What is the appearance of a skeletal muscle? • What is considered the cytoplasm of the cell? • What is the primary protein in thin filament? • ___ contraction is the lengthening of the muscle • ___ controls movement in the brain and spinal cord • ...
Week 4 2024-02-03
Across
- Muscle encased in fascia. Fascia
- Joint with high degree of movement. Synovial
- Narrow ridge on a bone. Crest
- Space between skull bones. Fontanel
- Narrow passageway in bone. Foramen
- accommodating blood vessels. Depressions
- Shallow depression in bone. Fossa
- Tube-like bony structure. Sinus
- Narrow ridge on a bone. Linea
- Small knobby process on a bone. Tubercle
- Branch of bone. Ramus
- Muscle named based on attachments. Sternocleidomastoid
- Process above a condyle. Epicondyle
- Large knobby process on a bone. Tuberosity
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- Long and narrow groove on a bone. Sulcus
- Flat and smooth bone surface. Facet
- Large and rounded prominence at a joint. Condyle
- Soft connective tissue tumor excision type. Excision
- Pointy or sharp prominence on a bone. Spinous
- Joint with limited movement. Fibrous
- Reservoir for calcium and phosphorus. Bones
- Narrow passageway in bone. Fissure
- Irregular process found only on the femur. Trochanter
- Enlarged end of a bone at a joint. Head
- Process for joint movement. Mobility
- Limited movement joint between rib and sternum. Costal
- Procedure for fractures without surgical exposure. Closed
- Fluid-filled sac to reduce friction. Fovea
- Muscle contraction in response to electrical stimuli. Skeletal
- Fluid-filled sac in a synovial joint. Bursa
30 Clues: Branch of bone. Ramus • Narrow ridge on a bone. Crest • Narrow ridge on a bone. Linea • Tube-like bony structure. Sinus • Muscle encased in fascia. Fascia • Shallow depression in bone. Fossa • Narrow passageway in bone. Fissure • Narrow passageway in bone. Foramen • Flat and smooth bone surface. Facet • Space between skull bones. Fontanel • Process above a condyle. Epicondyle • ...
Anatomy and Physiology - Muscular System (Ava Gonzales) 2024-04-30
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- ___ causes cholinesterase to not break down the ACH in the synapse. This results in a person's muscles contracting and not relaxing.
- Each muscle cell/fiber is surrounded by a membrane called a ___.
- Where neurotransmitters are stored. These tell the muscle to contract and are filled with ACH.
- Where thick and thin filaments overlap
- The excessive stretching and possible tearing of the muscle or tendon is called a ___.
- A muscle under conscious control
- Striated, main tissue of the walls of the heart, involuntary muscle
- An autoimmune diseases that damages ACH receptors.
- A single muscle cell is called a ___.
- The neurotransmitter that crosses the synaptic gap and causes muscle contractio.
- Fascicles are surrounded by a membrane called a ___.
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- The folded area of the sarcolemma when the muscle and neuron communicate.
- Non-striated, found in the walls of hollow organs, involuntary muscle
- The movable end of the muscle.
- Each muscle is surrounded by a membrane called the ___.
- The gap between the neuron and motor end plate.
- The immovable end of the muscle.
- Striated muscle,tendons attach muscle to bone, voluntary muscle
- Inside Skeletal muscle, fibers are organized into bundles called a ___.
- A muscle that is not under conscious control
20 Clues: The movable end of the muscle. • The immovable end of the muscle. • A muscle under conscious control • A single muscle cell is called a ___. • Where thick and thin filaments overlap • A muscle that is not under conscious control • The gap between the neuron and motor end plate. • An autoimmune diseases that damages ACH receptors. • ...
Module 5 definition (2) 2023-10-11
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- - GALT, peyer’s patch
- TLRs not found in humans
- one of the physical barriers
- permeate all parts of the body except the CNS, bone, placenta, thymus
- One of the primary lymphoid organ. High rate of growth and activity until puberty, then begins to shrink; site of T cells maturation.
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- structurally similar to lymph node ; filters circulating blood to remove worn out RBCs and pathogens.
- one of the primary lymphoid organ.
- One of the sentinel cells
- functions to return lymph to circulation ; flow is one direction - toward the heart - eventually returning the blood stream.
- Protein receptors within cell membrane of macrophages that play a role in the innate immune system.
- One of the sentinel cells
- easily permeated by extracellular fluid which is then moved through contraction of skeletal muscles.
- small, encapsulated, bean shaped organs stationed along lymphatic channels and large blood vessels of the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
13 Clues: - GALT, peyer’s patch • TLRs not found in humans • One of the sentinel cells • One of the sentinel cells • one of the physical barriers • one of the primary lymphoid organ. • permeate all parts of the body except the CNS, bone, placenta, thymus • Protein receptors within cell membrane of macrophages that play a role in the innate immune system. • ...
Human Body Systems 2024-01-05
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- a group of organs, vessels and tissues that protect you from infection and keep a healthy balance of fluids throughout your body.
- includes organs that facilitate the removal of nitrogenous wastes from the body.
- includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves
- regulates all biological processes in the body from conception through adulthood and into old age
- includes the nose, mouth, throat, voice box, windpipe, and lungs
- pumps blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen.
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- consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
- made up of the bones that give structure to the human body.
- to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product.
- includes the epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, associated glands, hair, and nails breaks down food into simple nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
- composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers.
- the biological system made up of all the anatomical organs involved in sexual reproduction
12 Clues: composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers. • pumps blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen. • to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product. • consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. • made up of the bones that give structure to the human body. • includes the brain, spinal cord, and a complex network of nerves • ...
Nervous System 2025-02-26
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- type of glial cell that forms myelin sheaths in the PNS
- membranes that protect the CNS and lay between the CNS and bone
- gland that secretes melatonin
- photoreceptor protein
- germ layer that gives rise to nervous tissue
- the part of the neuron that contain most of the organelles, including the nucleus
- type of glial cell in the CNS that nourishes and supports neuron function
- hormone secreted in response to CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone)
- cation that is responsible for the negative resting membrane potential
- type of electric potential that is proportional in strength to the stimulus
- summation that occurs when the frequency of EPSPs from a single synapse increases
- lobe in the cerebral cortex that recieves auditory information
- type of gated channels that open at the nodes of Ranvier
- a hormone that stimulates the secretion of other hormones
- color of the matter in the CNS that contains myelinated axons
- type of electric potential that is initiated by inhibitory neurotransmitters
- system that contains the amygdala and hippocampus and regulates emotion and memory
- type of cation that enters into neurons when they are depolarized
- type of sensory system that uses hair cells
- part of the hindbrain that regulates balance
- type of neurotransmitter receptor that indirectly opens ion channels
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- part of the brain that controls basic physiological functions and includes the pons, medulla, and mid-brain
- Neuronal extensions that recieve information from other cells
- type of hormonal signaling that occurs between cells that are near each other
- part of the diencephalon that regulates homeostasis and secretion from the pituitary gland
- type of charge that is abundantly found on the inner leaflet of the plasma membrane
- hormones made from cholesterol
- a bundle of nerves and dendrites in the CNS
- when the membrane potential becomes even more negative
- Part of the brain that relays most sensory information (except olfaction) from cranial nerves to cerebral cortex
- PNS system that controls "rest and digest" functions
- spinal root that contains motor neuron axons
- type of cell that has an axon and secretes hormones
- type of cation that stimulates exocytosis of neurotransmitters at the axon terminal
- cerebral cortex lobe responsible for most executive functions, including decision making
- type of photoreceptor cell used to see color
- types of muscles controlled by the somatic nervous system
37 Clues: photoreceptor protein • gland that secretes melatonin • hormones made from cholesterol • a bundle of nerves and dendrites in the CNS • type of sensory system that uses hair cells • germ layer that gives rise to nervous tissue • spinal root that contains motor neuron axons • type of photoreceptor cell used to see color • part of the hindbrain that regulates balance • ...
Human Movement and Coordination 2025-11-18
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- Coordination The ability to use your vision and hands to coordinate movements
- Cord The basic unit of the nervous system
- Contraction Muscle contraction without movement
- The ability to use different parts of the body together
- Painful swelling of the tendons caused by overuse
- The biggest portion of the brain
- Muscles weaken due to injury or not being used
- The basic nerve cell in the brain
- Sudden and uncontrolled nerve impulses occur during this
- Coordination The ability to use both right and left sides of the body together
- Movement that increases in the angle of a joint (extending)
- A pulled muscle, usually from overworking
- A tough supportive tissue that softer and more flexible than bones
- A curvature of the spine
- System Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell
- When a severe bump to the head causes the brain to hit the skull
- An automatic response of the nervous system
- Where 2 or more bones come together
- The loss of ability to move due to spinal cord injury
- Strong bands that hold bones together
- The movement of a body part away from the midline
- An overstretched or torn ligament
- An important area of the brain that coordinates movement
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- The movement of the body part toward the midline
- When the ends of the bones are forced out of their normal position
- A broken bone
- Contraction Muscle contraction with movement
- The circular movement of a joint
- Body Coordination The ability to use entire body parts to coordinate movements
- A condition where bones become brittle and break easily
- Tone Individual muscle fibers are contracting even when not being used
- Learning The process of acquiring motor skills through practice
- Stem The portion of the brain that controls involuntary functions
- Muscle Muscles that a person controls to create movement
- Attaches muscle to a bone
- A condition in which people have seizures
- Muscle Pairs Two sets of muscles that work in opposite of each other
- Movement that decreases in the angle of a joint (bending)
- System The body’s own sense of its own position and movement
39 Clues: A broken bone • A curvature of the spine • Attaches muscle to a bone • The circular movement of a joint • The biggest portion of the brain • The basic nerve cell in the brain • An overstretched or torn ligament • Where 2 or more bones come together • Strong bands that hold bones together • Cord The basic unit of the nervous system • A condition in which people have seizures • ...
Body in Motion 2022-08-18
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- Blood vessels that carry blood from the body back to the heart
- Type of joint with maximum movement
- Blood vessels that exchange oxygen and nutrients for CO2
- Rotation of hands so palms face up
- Towards the back
- Movement of the end of the bone in a circular motion
- A system which provides posture, protection, movement, and manufactures blood cells
- A system which provides oxygen and nutrients to the body
- A type of contraction in which the muscle shortens
- Movement of the body part towards the midline of the body
- Type of joint where no movement is possible
- Tough inelastic cords of tissue that attach muscle to bone
- Movement of the sole of the foot away from the midline of the body
- Towards the front
- Fibrous bands that connect articulating bones
- Circulation of the blood that goes from the heart to the body
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
- Movement of the shoulders away from the head
- Increase in the angle of the joint
- Air moves from the atmosphere into the lungs
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- Movement of the shoulders towards the head
- Circulation of blood that goes from the heart to the lungs
- Movement of the sole of the foot towards the midline of the body
- Towards the feet
- A system which provides oxygen to the bloodstream and expels CO2
- A type of contraction in which the muscle lengthens
- A type of contraction in which the muscle length remains the same and tightens
- Muscle causing a major action in movement
- Increase in the angle between foot and lower leg
- Towards the body
- Movement of a body part around a central axis
- Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body
- Type of joint with limited movement
- Away from the midline of the body
- A system which provides posture, protection, movement, and heat
- Towards the head
- Decrease in the angle of the joint
- Rotation of hands so palms face down
- Away from the body
- Decrease in the angle of the joint between the foot and lower leg
- Muscle that relaxes and lengthens to allow another muscle to contract
- Towards the midline of the body
- Air moves from the lungs to the atmosphere
43 Clues: Towards the feet • Towards the back • Towards the body • Towards the head • Towards the front • Away from the body • Towards the midline of the body • Away from the midline of the body • Rotation of hands so palms face up • Decrease in the angle of the joint • Increase in the angle of the joint • Type of joint with maximum movement • Type of joint with limited movement • ...
Tissue types 2025-10-01
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- fat tissue
- stretchy (e.g. bladder)
- connects bone to bone
- supports, binds, protects
- tall cells
- connective tissue with plasma + cells
- flexible support (hyaline, elastic, fibrocartilage)
- flat cells (simple or stratified)
- connects muscle to bone (dense regular connective)
- with cilia (e.g. respiratory tract)
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- covers body surfaces & lines cavities
- rigid support and protection
- loose connective, packing material
- cube-shaped cells
- voluntary, striated
- heart muscle, involuntary, striated
- transmits signals
- contracts to produce movement
- involuntary, non-striated (e.g. gut, bladder)
19 Clues: fat tissue • tall cells • cube-shaped cells • transmits signals • voluntary, striated • connects bone to bone • stretchy (e.g. bladder) • supports, binds, protects • rigid support and protection • contracts to produce movement • flat cells (simple or stratified) • loose connective, packing material • heart muscle, involuntary, striated • with cilia (e.g. respiratory tract) • ...
Biopsychology 2025-05-10
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- Connects the CNS to the rest of the body and is divided into the somatic and autonomic systems.
- Prepares the body for 'fight or flight' responses by increasing heart rate and inhibiting digestion.
- Consists of the brain and spinal cord; responsible for processing and responding to sensory information.
- Chemical messenger that transmits signals across a synapse.
- Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.
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- A physiological reaction to a perceived threat, involving adrenaline release and bodily arousal.
- Returns the body to a resting state after a threat has passed.
- A network of glands that secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions.
- Known as the "master gland"; it controls the release of hormones from other glands.
- The process by which neurotransmitters are released by one neuron and bind to receptors on another.
- Controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and digestion.
- A nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses through the nervous system.
12 Clues: Controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles. • Chemical messenger that transmits signals across a synapse. • Returns the body to a resting state after a threat has passed. • Controls involuntary bodily functions like heart rate and digestion. • A network of glands that secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions. • ...
1.2 Strength and Stability 2025-09-19
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- Works with the skeletal system to allow the body to move
- Something that creates or causes a response (an action or behavior)
- A discussion involving differing points of view
- The process where complex molecules like proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are broken down into smaller pieces that your body can use, requires special proteins called enzymes
- To judge or determine the significance
- Organisms that are composed of more than one cell, with groups of cells differentiating to take on specialized functions.
- A substance that provides nourishment for growth
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- Any behavior of a living organism that results from an external or internal stimulus.
- Breaks down food to give the body energy
- Gives the body structure and protects internal organs
- Involves physically breaking down food substances into smaller particles to more efficiently undergo chemical digestion
- Grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution
12 Clues: To judge or determine the significance • Breaks down food to give the body energy • A discussion involving differing points of view • A substance that provides nourishment for growth • Gives the body structure and protects internal organs • Works with the skeletal system to allow the body to move • Grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution • ...
Joint Movements 2025-12-10
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- Bending parts at a joint so that the angle between the bones decreases and the bones come closer together
- standing erect, facing forward, with arms at the sides, palms forward, feet parallel and flat on the floor, and eyes looking straight ahead
- Movement at the ankle that moves the anterior portion of the foot closer to the shin
- Some people have comfortable hyperextension due to ______ and flexibility training
- Dorsiflexion and Plantar flexion are crucial for daily tasks and _______
- During contractions, muscles bring their ________ to their origin
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- Raising a part of your body
- Movement at the ankle that moves the anterior portion of the foot farther from the shin
- Straightening one's knee is an example of _______
- Joint movement allows our _____ system to be moved without damage.
- often used to describe an abnormal extension beyond the normal range of motion, resulting in injury
- Flexion and Extension both use muscular _____ to move bones
12 Clues: Raising a part of your body • Straightening one's knee is an example of _______ • Flexion and Extension both use muscular _____ to move bones • During contractions, muscles bring their ________ to their origin • Joint movement allows our _____ system to be moved without damage. • Dorsiflexion and Plantar flexion are crucial for daily tasks and _______ • ...
Chapter 8: Animals' need to survive 2017-08-27
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- A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue; the constant changes taking place around us.
- A type of muscle that is involuntary and that allows food to move along the digestive system.
- A group of similar cells performing a common function.
- Type of cell that fights off viral and bacterial infections wherein when viruses and bacteria are present, these multiply rapidly to engulf and destroy them.
- A type of muscle that is voluntary and mostly attached to the bones.
- A body system that works by regulating most activities by sending nerve impulses throughout the body.
- The food intake and the processes of food conversion.
- The process wherein the nutrients absorbed are transported to provide fuel and essential raw materials that the body needs.
- The passing of materials that were not absorbed in the large intestine out of the body.
- The intake of food into the body.
- How the body gets oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide.
- Animal's feeding habit wherein animals eat flesh.
- The largest organ of our body and the outer covering that protects our body.
- A type of tissue that is responsible for the transport of absorbed food in the body.
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- The study of animal and plant tissues.
- The process of removing undigested matter from the body.
- The process of maintenance of the internal environment in the body.
- A firm framework that gives physical support and protection for the body and provides surfaces for the attachment of muscles.
- A body system that produces hormones that control many of the bodily activities.
- A type of muscle that is involuntary and pumps the heart.
- Animals reproduce sexually through the merging of the gametes (sperm and egg cells).
- A specialized cell that carries information through the nervous system in the form of nerve impulses.
- An instrument used to cut tissues in ultra-thin sections
- The mechanical and chemical breakdown of food molecules into soluble and diffusible molecules that can be absorbed into body cells.
- The process whereby the digested food materials are taken by the cells and are converted into new protoplasm to provide energy.
25 Clues: The intake of food into the body. • The study of animal and plant tissues. • Animal's feeding habit wherein animals eat flesh. • The food intake and the processes of food conversion. • A group of similar cells performing a common function. • The process of removing undigested matter from the body. • An instrument used to cut tissues in ultra-thin sections • ...
Microbiology Unit 3 2025-04-11
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- Disease that is a malfunction thyroid gland
- A group of leukocytes that includes B cells and T cells
- Hormone like substance that regulates body function
- Small spherical cell on special media incubated at 37C to 40C
- A type of chronic allergy in which the airways become constricted
- White blood cells lymphocytes and monocytes
- Bacteria toxin that targets mucous membrane to give rise
- Secretion of mucus or fluid pertussis
- Acute enteroviral infection of spinal cord that can cause neuromuscular paralysis
- Viral disease swelling in jaw area
- Abnormal fetal development
- The shed the cuticle in scale
- Aggregation formed by antibodies binding cellular antigens or large particles
- "Stomach flu"
- Loose watery stools containing blood with mucus
- Immunity hat is adaptive occurs only after an immunizing event such as infection
- The reproductive structures of coccidioides species
- Indicates an intermediate status between acute and chronic disease
- Enters the intestinal mucosa cells in peyer patches
- Rattling sound in the lung
- Inflammation and necrosis of liver caused by infection
- Reproductive body coccidioides immitis
- Ringworm
- shock, hemorrhage, vascular damage
- Hemorrhagic spots in skin that range from pinpoint and pinhead size
- Found in normal Biota, Gram positive, endospores
- Affinity for the nervous system
- Thin fluid secreted that covers eyes and eyelid
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- Inflammation of the lungs
- Bacteria causing food poisoning
- Cause exotoxin found in preserved food
- Motile ,ferment glucose acid, H2S hydrogen sulfide, resistance to bile
- Bad smelling diarrhea caused by drank fresh or lake water
- Red measles
- Cells of the immune system that specifically associated with the GI system
- Fungi caused in brain or lungs
- Severe headache painful stiff neck, fever and nausea, rash
- Engulf and destroys foreign invaders
- A neuromuscular disease that results in uncontrolled contraction of skeletal muscle
- Production of red blood cells
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- Process of inoculating one individual with dried pus of smallpox
- Recommended for treatment of immunocompromised person with Shigellosis
- Gram negative Neisseria organisms that as joint pairs
- concentration of antibiodies in serum
- Small molecules after the development process
- Also known human herpes virus 3
- Can neutralize a bacterial exotoxin
- Viral encephalitis spread by animals
- Inflammation of brain due to infection
- Also Leukocytes antigen HLA system
51 Clues: Ringworm • Red measles • "Stomach flu" • Inflammation of the lungs • Abnormal fetal development • Rattling sound in the lung • Production of red blood cells • The shed the cuticle in scale • Fungi caused in brain or lungs • Bacteria causing food poisoning • Also known human herpes virus 3 • Affinity for the nervous system • Viral disease swelling in jaw area • ...
Psychology word that start with B 2025-02-11
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- Physical, emotional, or mental exhaustion accompanied by decreased motivation, lowered performance, and negative attitudes toward oneself and others. Usually related to work.
- Any of a family of drugs that depress central nervous system activity and also produce sedation and relaxation of skeletal muscles. Tip: use the letter "z" twice.
- Any of a group of mood disorders in which symptoms of mania and depression alternate.
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- The enlarged, anterior part of the central nervous system within the skull.
- A region of the posterior portion of the inferior frontal convolution of a cerebral hemisphere that is associated with the production of speech.
- An inflatable plastic clown used by Bandura in his studies.
- The ... curve is obtained by plotting a graph of a normal distribution.
7 Clues: An inflatable plastic clown used by Bandura in his studies. • The ... curve is obtained by plotting a graph of a normal distribution. • The enlarged, anterior part of the central nervous system within the skull. • Any of a group of mood disorders in which symptoms of mania and depression alternate. • ...
Skeletal Crosswords 2025-09-23
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- the bone that protects the brain.
- places where two bones meet.
- hard structure that makes up the skeleton.
- the backbone that supports the body.
- keeping important organs safe.
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- the framework of bones in the body.
- holding up the body.
- helping the body move.
- the thigh bone, longest bone in the body.
- bones that protect the heart and lungs.
10 Clues: holding up the body. • helping the body move. • places where two bones meet. • keeping important organs safe. • the bone that protects the brain. • the framework of bones in the body. • the backbone that supports the body. • bones that protect the heart and lungs. • the thigh bone, longest bone in the body. • hard structure that makes up the skeleton.
skeletal pt2 2025-09-25
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- Small terminal portion of the vertebral column, often called the tailbone
- Functional unit of compact bone
- Large, rounded projection on a bone where muscles or ligaments attach
- The shoulder blade
- Expanded end of a long bone that articulates with another bone
- Delicate connective tissue lining the inner surface of the medullary cavity
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- Central hollow region of a long bone shaft containing marrow
- Bone-forming cells that secrete osteoid
- Long bone shaft
- Porous inner bone, also called cancellous bone
10 Clues: Long bone shaft • The shoulder blade • Functional unit of compact bone • Bone-forming cells that secrete osteoid • Porous inner bone, also called cancellous bone • Central hollow region of a long bone shaft containing marrow • Expanded end of a long bone that articulates with another bone • Large, rounded projection on a bone where muscles or ligaments attach • ...
Skeletal System: Bones of the Face and Neck 2014-09-14
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- an opening inferior to the apices of the mandibular first and second molars
- bone suspended in the neck from the styloid processes of the temporal bone by the stylohyoid ligaments
- process where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone
- thin plate of bone that forms part of the medial wall of the orbit
- Part of the maxilla that articulates to form the anterior part of the hard palate
- Part of the maxilla/mandible that contains the roots of the teeth
- faint ridge on the medial, anterior surface where the bone was formed by fusion
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- paired bones that are fused together to form the bridge of the nose
- paired bones that form the cheekbones and part of the walls and floor of the orbit
- groove on the floor of the orbit
- vertical bones that form the lateral walls of the nasal cavity and contribute to the small lip of bone of the orbital apex
- cenral opening for the spinal cord and associated tissue
- thin, flat bone that forms the posterior part of the nasal septum
- where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone
- between skull and thoracic vertebrae
- project from the maxilla to form part of the lateral walls of the nasal cavity
- opening between sphenoid bone and orbital processes of palatine bone
17 Clues: groove on the floor of the orbit • between skull and thoracic vertebrae • where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone • cenral opening for the spinal cord and associated tissue • process where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone • thin, flat bone that forms the posterior part of the nasal septum • ...
Skeletal System: Bones of the Face and Neck 2014-09-14
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- Part of the maxilla that articulates to form the anterior part of the hard palate
- where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone
- thin plate of bone that forms part of the medial wall of the orbit
- project from the maxilla to form part of the lateral walls of the nasal cavity
- thin, flat bone that forms the posterior part of the nasal septum
- opening between sphenoid bone and orbital processes of palatine bone
- groove on the floor of the orbit
- Part of the maxilla/mandible that contains the roots of the teeth
- an opening inferior to the apices of the mandibular first and second molars
- between skull and thoracic vertebrae
- paired bones that form the cheekbones and part of the walls and floor of the orbit
- faint ridge on the medial, anterior surface where the bone was formed by fusion
- cenral opening for the spinal cord and associated tissue
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- bone suspended in the neck from the styloid processes of the temporal bone by the stylohyoid ligaments
- process where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone
- vertical bones that form the lateral walls of the nasal cavity and contribute to the small lip of bone of the orbital apex
- paired bones that are fused together to form the bridge of the nose
17 Clues: groove on the floor of the orbit • between skull and thoracic vertebrae • where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone • cenral opening for the spinal cord and associated tissue • process where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone • thin, flat bone that forms the posterior part of the nasal septum • ...
Body systems 2024-11-09
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- getting rid of carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen.
- sends messages from various parts of your body to your brain, and from your brain back out to your body to tell your body what to do
- move the body by attaching to bones
- protect the inside of the body from the environment
- allow for the production of offspring
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- The system that contains the heart and the blood vessels and moves blood throughout the body
- to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product
- regulates how much of each hormone is released
- protects your body from harmful substances, germs and cell changes that could make you ill
- breaks down and absorbs nutrients from the food and liquids you consume
- gives your body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for your organs and stores minerals
11 Clues: move the body by attaching to bones • allow for the production of offspring • regulates how much of each hormone is released • getting rid of carbon dioxide and taking in oxygen. • protect the inside of the body from the environment • to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product • breaks down and absorbs nutrients from the food and liquids you consume • ...
Systems in the body 2022-03-04
12 Clues: Breathing • recreation • kidney work • sense of touch • has lymph nodes • Skin, outer layer • Processes our food • What we use to move • veins, blood and the heart • body's internal protection • metabolism, growth, energy controller • Body's support, under the skin and flesh
Animal Tissue 2024-11-07
12 Clues: lymphocyte • erythrocyte • Voluntary muscles • phagocytic action • largest lymphocyte • end part of neuron • cell body of neuron • involuntary muscles • dark and light bands of light • elastin fibre with elasticity • white fibres with mechanical strength • cells which produce heparin serotonin and histamine
The Plant System: What have you discovered today? 2016-08-25
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- There are five (how many) parts in a plant.
- Water and nutrients are taken in through the ________.
- Plants need ________ (what thing) to grow. But under trees and in the shadows of cliffs and mountains, this thing may be limited.
- Leaves use light, air, water and _________ to make food for the plants.
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- ______ also holds the plant up so that it stands upright.
- ________ contains/stores the seed of a plant.
- Roots take in water and nutrients from the soil. It also hold the plant _______ in the ground.
- Living things like plants will _______ in height and size over time when you water them regularly.
- Stems are the main ______ structure of the plant. Its like their skeletal system!
- _______ need water and sunlight to make food.
- The roots continue to grow and ________ out in search of water to absorb.
11 Clues: There are five (how many) parts in a plant. • ________ contains/stores the seed of a plant. • _______ need water and sunlight to make food. • Water and nutrients are taken in through the ________. • ______ also holds the plant up so that it stands upright. • Leaves use light, air, water and _________ to make food for the plants. • ...
Skeletal System: Bones of the Face and Neck 2014-09-14
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- an opening inferior to the apices of the mandibular first and second molars
- bone suspended in the neck from the styloid processes of the temporal bone by the stylohyoid ligaments
- Part of the maxilla that articulates to form the anterior part of the hard palate
- project from the maxilla to form part of the lateral walls of the nasal cavity
- thin plate of bone that forms part of the medial wall of the orbit
- cenral opening for the spinal cord and associated tissue
- process where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone
- paired bones that form the cheekbones and part of the walls and floor of the orbit
- vertical bones that form the lateral walls of the nasal cavity and contribute to the small lip of bone of the orbital apex
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- Part of the maxilla/mandible that contains the roots of the teeth
- where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone
- opening between sphenoid bone and orbital processes of palatine bone
- paired bones that are fused together to form the bridge of the nose
- between skull and thoracic vertebrae
- faint ridge on the medial, anterior surface where the bone was formed by fusion
- groove on the floor of the orbit
- thin, flat bone that forms the posterior part of the nasal septum
17 Clues: groove on the floor of the orbit • between skull and thoracic vertebrae • where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone • cenral opening for the spinal cord and associated tissue • process where the mandible articulates with the temporal bone • Part of the maxilla/mandible that contains the roots of the teeth • ...
Tissues 2025-12-19
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- involuntary, walls of organs
- communication control
- supports,binds, protects, blood, bone, fat
- flexible connective tissues
- appears layered but its a single layer
- hard connective tissues
- voluntary, striated
- fat tissue
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- contracts for movement
- cube shaped cells
- multiple layers of cells
- fluid connective tissue
- The study of cells
- covers surfaces, forms glands
- involuntary, heart muscle
- organized group of cells performing a specific function
- single layer of cells
17 Clues: fat tissue • cube shaped cells • The study of cells • voluntary, striated • communication control • single layer of cells • contracts for movement • fluid connective tissue • hard connective tissues • multiple layers of cells • involuntary, heart muscle • flexible connective tissues • involuntary, walls of organs • covers surfaces, forms glands • appears layered but its a single layer • ...
