skeletal system Crossword Puzzles

Word Power #6 2021-10-28

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record of heartbeats
nerve pain
instrument of recording heartbeats
nerve inflammation
emotional disturbance

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treatment of personality disorders
straightening of teeth
mental unbalance
elderly medical problems
skeletal deformities

10 Clues: nerve pain • mental unbalance • nerve inflammation • record of heartbeats • skeletal deformities • emotional disturbance • straightening of teeth • elderly medical problems • treatment of personality disorders • instrument of recording heartbeats

Systems of the Human Body 2022-01-11

Systems of the Human Body crossword puzzle

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The mouth, stomach and intestines. This system is responsible for breaking down the food we eat into particles that are small enough for the cells to take in.
The organs responsible for eliminating waste products from the human body, including the kidneys, bladder and even the skin.
The 600 parts that give your body the ability to move and bend. Some are attached to bones and can be moved voluntarily while others, like the heart, contract and relax.
Body parts that perform a given function, like the heart, lungs, and brain
Special chemicals made by the endocrine system to help the body to grow and develop
The microscopic, living building blocks of which every living thing is comprised. The human body is composed of over 75 trillion

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eliminating waste and maintaining the health of every cell.
The blood, blood vessels and heart. This system is responsible for transporting
All of the cells and organs in the body that protect against disease-causing germs
The 206 parts of the human body and the tissues that connect them. This system gives your body its structure and provides protection for the inner organs
The organs that are responsible for controlling the entire body (the brain, nerves, spinal cord) and the sense organs that help us learn what is going on around us (ears, eyes, nose, tongue, and skin)
The organs, glands, and other structures that allow an organism to produce offspring
The organs that make and send special chemical messengers called hormones throughout the body to help the body to grow, to burn sugar for energy, to digest foods, to recover from injury and to help the body perform well under pressure.

13 Clues: eliminating waste and maintaining the health of every cell. • Body parts that perform a given function, like the heart, lungs, and brain • The blood, blood vessels and heart. This system is responsible for transporting • All of the cells and organs in the body that protect against disease-causing germs • ...

Muscles 2025-10-23

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Type of muscle that moves things through the body
Necessary to include in your diet to build muscle
Most muscle repair happens while you do this
Type of muscle found in the heart

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One function of skeletal muscles
This causes tiny tears in your muscles
Type of muscle connected to bones

7 Clues: One function of skeletal muscles • Type of muscle connected to bones • Type of muscle found in the heart • This causes tiny tears in your muscles • Most muscle repair happens while you do this • Type of muscle that moves things through the body • Necessary to include in your diet to build muscle

Knowledge Acquisition Activity 2014-01-30

Knowledge Acquisition Activity crossword puzzle

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System that eliminates waste products from the body.
Process in which food is broken down in two ways.
Produces bile.
System that brings in oxygen and removes excess of carbon dioxide from the body.
Tissue that provides support to the body and connects its parts.
needed for normal blood clothing
System that transports oxygen, nutrients and hormones to cells.
System that controls the growth and development.
Tissue that permits the movements of the body.
- enzyme thatbreaks down proteins into large peptides
Process in which a stimulus produces an opposite response.
Group of different types of tissues.
Process in which some materials such as cellulose travel trough the large intestine and converts into feces.
the process food undergoes to give you energy from food
found in fruits, honey, and sugar cane
Means “similar standing”.
Process in which cells acquire small molecules of food.
The physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces.
First step in the digestion.
Tissue that transmits impulses through the body.
supply raw materials for growth and repair of structures such as skin and muscle
found in grains, potatoes, and vegetables
also called cellulose, is found on whole grain bread
organic molecules that the body needs in very small amounts
System that helps in the protection of the body from diseases.

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- enzyme that breaks down dipeptides into amino acids
- enzyme that continues the breakdown of protein
Tissue that lines the interior and exterior of the body surface.
Is the basic unit of structure and function.
System that supports the body.
- closes after food passes into the stomach
enzyme that continues the breakdown of starch
- part of phospholipids and neurotransmitters
Group of organs that performs closely related functions.
They are in the body and include cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
large muscular sack that continues the chemical and mechanical digestión of food
- important in energy metabolism
- coenzyme in synthesis of fat; glycogen formation; amino acid metabolism
help the body absorb fat soluble vitamins and are part of cell membranes, nerve cells, and certain hormones
- enzyme that breaks down fat
Principal location of the nervous tissue.
involved in nucleica cid metabolism; prevents neural-tube defects
the most important nutrient
System that converts food into small molecules that can be used in the body.
inorganic nutrients that the body needs in small amounts
Break down food into the small molecules the body can use.
- promotes bone growth; increases calcium and phosphorus absorption
- enzyme that breaks down starches into disaccharides
Groups of cells that performs a single function.
- amount of heat needed to raise the temperatura of 1 gram of water by 1degree Celsius.

50 Clues: Produces bile. • Means “similar standing”. • the most important nutrient • First step in the digestion. • - enzyme that breaks down fat • System that supports the body. • needed for normal blood clothing • - important in energy metabolism • Group of different types of tissues. • found in fruits, honey, and sugar cane • Principal location of the nervous tissue. • ...

ExpertCoolness's Crossword 2016-12-06

ExpertCoolness's Crossword crossword puzzle

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cycle photosynthesis cycle
pigment for plants
converted into atp
sun energy converted to chemical energy
site of photosynthesis
needs oxygen

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doesn't need oxygen
energy
breaks down
sac like membrane
organisms that eat organisms that do photosynthesis
a bacterium
cycle respiration cycle
site for cellular respiration
organisms that do photosynthesis
acid occurs in animal skeletal muscles "burn"

16 Clues: energy • breaks down • a bacterium • needs oxygen • sac like membrane • pigment for plants • converted into atp • doesn't need oxygen • site of photosynthesis • cycle respiration cycle • cycle photosynthesis cycle • site for cellular respiration • organisms that do photosynthesis • sun energy converted to chemical energy • acid occurs in animal skeletal muscles "burn" • ...

pailin 5 2023-01-30

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can control
body regulates itself
organs work together
smooth outer layer
supports and protects
does not connect to spine
muscle that is the organs

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basic unit of life
hold muscle to bone
muscle that is the heart
holds bones to bones
tissues work together
cells work together
dont control
connects to spine
muscle attached to bone

16 Clues: can control • dont control • connects to spine • basic unit of life • smooth outer layer • hold muscle to bone • cells work together • holds bones to bones • organs work together • body regulates itself • tissues work together • supports and protects • muscle attached to bone • muscle that is the heart • does not connect to spine • muscle that is the organs

Muscle system vocab 2022-12-14

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Acid, an organic acid produced in the muscle and red blood cells
protein found in the striated muscles(skeletal muscles)
Junction, a synpatic connection between terminal end of a motor nerve to a muscle
Tubules, forms by the inward extensions of the sarcolema; main function is to allow electrical signals to move deeper into the cell.
Contraction, shortening of a specific or group of muscles
attachment site that doesn't move during contraction
Contraction, tightening of a specific or group of muscles
a muscle that helps another muscle perform an action

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the 3 protein filaments of myofibril in the muscle cells.
basic contractile unit of a myocyte (muscle fibre)
The 'blob' that link the thin and thick filaments at intervals
strong flexible tissue that connect muscles to bones
series of reactions that convert glucose into pyruvate
requiring an absense of oxygen
When one end of a muscle is attached to to 2 or more place in the body
Mover, a muscle that has a lot of the responsibility to move
Reticulum, muscle fiber's version of smooth endoplasmic reticulum
Tetanus, type of baceria that causes painful muscle contractions
Unit, A functional unit used for the nervous system

19 Clues: requiring an absense of oxygen • basic contractile unit of a myocyte (muscle fibre) • Unit, A functional unit used for the nervous system • strong flexible tissue that connect muscles to bones • attachment site that doesn't move during contraction • a muscle that helps another muscle perform an action • series of reactions that convert glucose into pyruvate • ...

Systems of the Human Body 2022-01-11

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The mouth, stomach and intestines. This system is responsible for breaking down the food we eat into particles that are small enough for the cells to take in.
The organs responsible for eliminating waste products from the human body, including the kidneys, bladder and even the skin.
Has 600 parts that give your body the ability to move and bend. Some are attached to bones and can be moved voluntarily while others, like the heart, contract and relax.
Body parts that perform a given function, like the heart, lungs, and brain
Special chemicals made by the endocrine system to help the body to grow and develop
The microscopic, living building blocks of which every living thing is comprised. The human body is composed of over 75 trillion

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eliminating waste and maintaining the health of every cell.
The blood, blood vessels and heart. This system is responsible for transporting
All of the cells and organs in the body that protect against disease-causing germs
Has 206 parts in the human body and the tissues that connect them. This system gives your body its structure and provides protection for the inner organs.
The organs that are responsible for controlling the entire body (the brain, nerves, spinal cord) and the sense organs that help us learn what is going on around us (ears, eyes, nose, tongue, and skin)
The organs, glands, and other structures that allow an organism to produce offspring
The organs that make and send special chemical messengers called hormones throughout the body to help the body to grow, to burn sugar for energy, to digest foods, to recover from injury and to help the body perform well under pressure.

Medical Systems - Test 1 crossword 2021-10-20

Medical Systems - Test 1 crossword crossword puzzle

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Vein which carries oxygenated blood
Process of breathing in air
Prevents oxygenated blood excites the heart
Bending backwards or bending the
Kneecap bone
Tissue which connects and controls cells
Main tissue of the skin
Loss of muscle tone
When a muscle is freely movable
Outermost skin layer and absorbs Vitamin D
Cartilage which lines two bones together
Made out of 8 bones and protects the brain
Tube carries air from pharynx to bronchi
Breast bone
When muscle fibers release tension
The heart is separated into 4 parts or 4...
Covers outside of the heart
Spleen, thymus, tonsils
toward the knee
Upper long none
Structure that closes the larynx
Lies directly behind the nasal cavity
Lined with mucous membrane that warms and moistens the air
Two divisions of trachea near the centre of the chest
Join together to form larger lymphatic vessels
Ability to return to original form
A plane that separates the body into superior and inferior
vessels Arteries, veins, capillaries
Two upper chambers of the heart
When a muscle is slightly movable
Innermost layer of the heart
Cavity that consists of spinal and
Substances used to combat infection
Opposite of proximal

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Acquired during fetal development
Moving in a circle at a joint
Extremities (arms and legs)
Filters potential pathogens before entering G.I tract or lungs
They thickest skin layer in the heart
Outer most layer of skin
System which transports blood
Made out of elastic and fibrous connective tissue
Skin pigmentation cells
Produce hormones and are present in skin
Thighbone
Two lower chambers of the heart
The portion of the skeletal system that has the skull, vertebra, ribs and sternum
Connect muscles to bones
The centre part of the pelvic girdle
Skull, vertebrae,ribs and sternum
A muscle that forms the walls of the heart
It is important in the reproduction of a cell
When a muscle is immovable
Few or no blood cells
Ability to be stretched
System which secretes oils
System which allows for movement
Ability to contract
Rich network of blood capillaries
5 bones on each hand to form the palm
Process of breathing out air
Exchange of O2 & CO2 with cells and blood
System responsible for exchange of O2&CO2
Vessels in the lymphatic system pass through the
Purify lymph
Exchange of O2 & CO2 with lungs and blood
Ability to respond to nerve impulses
Separates the heart into right and left side
When liquidy fluid enters the lymphatic system it's known as...
The type of bone that makes red bone marrow
A tissue that is for protecting
True skin, connecting skin to muscles

72 Clues: Thighbone • Breast bone • Kneecap bone • Purify lymph • toward the knee • Upper long none • Loss of muscle tone • Ability to contract • Opposite of proximal • Few or no blood cells • Skin pigmentation cells • Main tissue of the skin • Ability to be stretched • Spleen, thymus, tonsils • Outer most layer of skin • Connect muscles to bones • When a muscle is immovable • System which secretes oils • ...

Unit 4 Vocab 2022-10-17

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the smallest unit that can perform all life processes; cells are covered by a membrane and contain DNA and cytoplasm.
two large chambers toward the bottom of the heart that collect and expel blood received from the atrium to the arteries to be taken to the lungs and body.
+ Cell = Tissue
Organisms
the area of the throat that contains the vocal cords and produces vocal sounds.
a tiny blood vessel that allows an exchange between blood and cells in tissue.
the passage from the mouth to the larynx and esophagus.
thin skeletal muscle that sits at the base of the chest and separates the abdomen from the chest. It contracts and flattens when you inhale and creates a vacuum effect that pulls air into the lungs. When you exhale, it relaxes and the air is pushed out of the lungs.
a collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body.
involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestines or another canal, creating wave-like movements that push the contents forward.
the upper chambers of the heart through which blood enters the ventricles.
System- a group of organs that work together to perform body functions.
System (Urinary) the system of an organism's body that performs the function of excretion, the bodily process of removing waste. Organs that make, store, and eliminate urine.
System a collection of organs that transport blood throughout the body. Also known as the cardiovascular system.
Digestion- physical process that does not change the chemical nature of food but makes it smaller. Ex: Chewing
tube that allows urine to pass out of the body.

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duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder.
one of the pair of organs that filter water and wastes from the blood and that excrete products as urine.
any of the tiny air sacs of the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
+ Cell = Tissue
Digestion- the secretions of enzymes throughout your digestive tract that help break the chemical bonds that hold food together so it can be broken down into digestible parts.
+ Organ = Organ System
fingerlike or threadlike projections that increase surface area and facilitate the passage of fluid or nutrients.
a living thing; anything that can carry out life processes independently.
two tubes that connect the lungs with the trachea (bronchus)
System- the organs that break down food so that it can be used by the body.
blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body’s organs.
a vessel that carries blood to the heart.
a group of similar cells that perform a common function.
hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine.
the tube that connects the larynx to the lungs.
the maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
+ Tissue = Organ
System + Organ System = Organism
System- a collection of organs whose primary function is to take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide; the organs of this system include the lungs, the throat, and the passageways that lead to the lungs.

35 Clues: Organisms • + Cell = Tissue • + Cell = Tissue • + Tissue = Organ • + Organ = Organ System • System + Organ System = Organism • a vessel that carries blood to the heart. • the tube that connects the larynx to the lungs. • tube that allows urine to pass out of the body. • hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. • ...

Organ Systems 2024-09-26

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Maintains Homeostasis
Absorbs Nutrients
Makes Having kids possible
Provides Movement
Protects against Infection, UV, and Regulates Tempurature
Gives Oxygen to Blood

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Pumps Blood
Protects from Viruses
Base for the Muscles
Electrical Signals
Removes Waste

11 Clues: Pumps Blood • Removes Waste • Absorbs Nutrients • Provides Movement • Electrical Signals • Base for the Muscles • Maintains Homeostasis • Protects from Viruses • Gives Oxygen to Blood • Makes Having kids possible • Protects against Infection, UV, and Regulates Tempurature

Cellular Functions :) 2012-10-09

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sac-like structures; stores materials such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and water
site of cellular respiration; formation of ATP
harvests the energy of sunlight and converts it to chemical energy in order to fuel chemical reactions in the cell
store starch; particularly in roots and tubers
carry out protein synthesis
gives chemical support to the cell; regulation of biochemical activities
breaks down fatty acid molecules by beta-oxidation
serve as the "backbone" of the cell, and play a role in cell transport and mitosis
acts as a cushion for and contains all organelles within the cell
regulates cell activity and stores all genetic information of the cell
whip like structures protruding from cells; aids in cellular mobility

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synthesizes ribosomal RNA and ribosomal subunits
modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials for cell use
transport of cellular materials and forms skeletal framework; metabolic activities
coordinate the building and breaking of microtubules in the cell; plays a role in cell division
aids the process of cell division
surrounds the vacuole; regulates the movements of ions around the cell
digestive system of the cell
membrane forms a barrier between the interior and exterior of the cell

19 Clues: carry out protein synthesis • digestive system of the cell • aids the process of cell division • site of cellular respiration; formation of ATP • store starch; particularly in roots and tubers • synthesizes ribosomal RNA and ribosomal subunits • breaks down fatty acid molecules by beta-oxidation • acts as a cushion for and contains all organelles within the cell • ...

Cellular Functions :) 2012-10-09

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sac-like structures; stores materials such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and water
site of cellular respiration; formation of ATP
harvests the energy of sunlight and converts it to chemical energy in order to fuel chemical reactions in the cell
store starch; particularly in roots and tubers
carry out protein synthesis
gives chemical support to the cell; regulation of biochemical activities
breaks down fatty acid molecules by beta-oxidation
serve as the "backbone" of the cell, and play a role in cell transport and mitosis
acts as a cushion for and contains all organelles within the cell
regulates cell activity and stores all genetic information of the cell
whip like structures protruding from cells; aids in cellular mobility

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synthesizes ribosomal RNA and ribosomal subunits
modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials for cell use
transport of cellular materials and forms skeletal framework; metabolic activities
coordinate the building and breaking of microtubules in the cell; plays a role in cell division
aids the process of cell division
surrounds the vacuole; regulates the movements of ions around the cell
digestive system of the cell
membrane forms a barrier between the interior and exterior of the cell

Homeostasis 2021-11-26

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. S . l .
M. c.
e. c.
L. c.
N. V.

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D. t.
. R . t .
e. t.
i. g. t.

9 Clues: L. c. • D. t. • e. t. • e. c. • M. c. • N. V. • . R . t . • i. g. t. • . S . l .

Soil 2024-07-25

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Rotting
Salty soil
Unwanted material
break into little pieces
Lessening power
Preparation of soil
Solving a problem
Breaking down
Water going into clouds.
Reduction in workers
A small stream

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Mentally tiring
Breaking down of something.
Limestone and rocks high in salt dissolve when exposed to water.
Thick soil
When a material changes it's properties
Wearing something away
Forests full of eucalyptus
Natural agents gradually wear away.
Thin soil

20 Clues: Rotting • Thin soil • Salty soil • Thick soil • Breaking down • A small stream • Mentally tiring • Lessening power • Unwanted material • Solving a problem • Preparation of soil • Reduction in workers • Wearing something away • break into little pieces • Water going into clouds. • Forests full of eucalyptus • Breaking down of something. • Natural agents gradually wear away. • ...

AgriBusiness 2024-07-25

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Salty Soil
Something Falling from the sky
thick Soil
Water Moving Soil
A Small Stream
A Large Stream
Forests Full of Eucalyptus
Muddiness
Reaping the crops
Killing the weeds

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Thin Soil
Water Going into the clouds
Breaking up the soil
The Main Animals on a farm
A Stream
Animals in the paddock
Things that make the soil healthy
To Water the crops
the left over from a crop
Picking Something up and Moving it

20 Clues: A Stream • Thin Soil • Muddiness • Salty Soil • thick Soil • A Small Stream • A Large Stream • Water Moving Soil • Reaping the crops • Killing the weeds • To Water the crops • Breaking up the soil • Animals in the paddock • the left over from a crop • The Main Animals on a farm • Forests Full of Eucalyptus • Water Going into the clouds • Something Falling from the sky • ...

Use this instead of very 2023-06-11

Use this instead of very crossword puzzle

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very weak
very skinny
very confused
very angry
very big
very short
very upset
very difficult
very nice
very quick
very noisy
very often
very small
very rich

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very beautiful
very calm
very funny
very bad
very clean
very bad
very afraid
very smelly
very boring
very smart
very cold
very dry
very fat
very ugly
very quiet
very bad
very accurate
very careful

32 Clues: very bad • very bad • very big • very dry • very fat • very bad • very calm • very weak • very cold • very nice • very ugly • very rich • very funny • very clean • very angry • very smart • very short • very upset • very quiet • very quick • very noisy • very often • very small • very skinny • very afraid • very smelly • very boring • very careful • very confused • very accurate • very beautiful • very difficult

Muscular System 2025-03-06

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Where the muscle starts
The condition of slow movement
Four heads
Where the muscle ends
Three heads
Pertaining to the skeletal muscles
Two heads
Muscle pain
Muscle disease
The study of disease
No development
pertaining to the pectoral muscle

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The ability of a muscle to be stretched
Striped muscles
The condition of excessive movement
Electrical recording of the muscles
Difficult development
Pertaining to the heart muscle
Pertaining to the muscles
Muscle cell

20 Clues: Two heads • Four heads • Three heads • Muscle pain • Muscle cell • Muscle disease • No development • Striped muscles • The study of disease • Where the muscle ends • Difficult development • Where the muscle starts • Pertaining to the muscles • The condition of slow movement • Pertaining to the heart muscle • pertaining to the pectoral muscle • Pertaining to the skeletal muscles • ...

Something 2025-10-07

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Someone that shakes
A nurturing floral figure
An ordinary fish
A gamer fish
A panicked cactus
A big machine in space
A relatable humanoid
A partier
An hourglass
A sign

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A big evil guy
A humanoid slot machine
A malfunctioning robot
An energetic machine
A skeletal parasitoid
A pulsar
A big guy that eats a lot
A cold silent figure
An energetic speedster
A mysterious figure
A moth
A stubborn fish

22 Clues: A moth • A sign • A pulsar • A partier • A gamer fish • An hourglass • A big evil guy • A stubborn fish • An ordinary fish • A panicked cactus • Someone that shakes • A mysterious figure • An energetic machine • A cold silent figure • A relatable humanoid • A skeletal parasitoid • A malfunctioning robot • An energetic speedster • A big machine in space • A humanoid slot machine • A big guy that eats a lot • ...

Muscular System Part 1 2023-11-29

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make up muscle fibers
thick filament
muscle and bone make this possible
motor neuron for many muscle fibers
muscle that forms organs
sarcomere during contraction
muscle generates heat
muscle fiber
junction
branched muscle

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muscle stabilizes
smallest unit of contraction
banding pattern of sarcomere
muscle is organized in
maintained by muscle
neuron that sends signals to muscles
muscle attached to bone
thin filament

18 Clues: junction • muscle fiber • thin filament • thick filament • branched muscle • muscle stabilizes • maintained by muscle • make up muscle fibers • muscle generates heat • muscle is organized in • muscle attached to bone • muscle that forms organs • smallest unit of contraction • banding pattern of sarcomere • sarcomere during contraction • muscle and bone make this possible • ...

Nervous System 2021-03-22

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a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue
are a diverse class of cells that provide developmental, physiological, and metabolic support for neurons
Neurotransmitter Receptors receive signals that trigger an electrical signal, by regulating the activity of ion channels.
of Ravier are characterized by short (1um), specialized regions in the axonal membrane that are not insulated by myelin
is a component of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of the body movements via the use of skeletal muscles
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
a structure containing a number of nerve cell bodies, typically linked by synapses, and often forming a swelling on a nerve fiber
is the basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells
Body also called the soma, is the spherical part of the neuron that contains the nucleus
Bodies also known as Nissl substance and Nissl material, is a large granular body found in neurons
is that small pocket of space between two cells, where they can pass messages to communicate
Cells serves as the myelinating cell of the PNS and supports cells of peripheral neurons

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Membrane is a specialized area of the 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
it is where electrical impulses from the neuron travel away to be received by other neurons.
Neuron are sensory neurons that carry nerve impulses from sensory stimuli towards the central nervous system and brain
Membrane is the membrane that receives a signal (binds neurotransmitter) from the presynaptic cell and responds via depolarisation or hyperpolarisation
a sensory receptor that receives stimuli from within the body, especially one that responds to position and movement
is an enclosed, cable-like bundle of nerve fibers called axons, in the peripheral nervous system
a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body
Terminal are small swellings that are found at the terminal ends of axons
the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body
the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord
Sheath allows electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently along the nerve cells
Is a control system that acts largely unconsciously and regulates bodily functions

24 Clues: the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord • the complex of nerve tissues that controls the activities of the body • Terminal are small swellings that are found at the terminal ends of axons • a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue • ...

Body System Crossword Puzzle 2023-12-13

Body System Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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Describes the phenomenon where complex patterns or behaviors arise from the interactions of simpler components in a system.
Defends the body against pathogens (such as bacteria and viruses) and other harmful substances.
Coordinates and controls body activities through the transmission of electrical signals and chemical messages.
The ability of a system to adjust and respond effectively to changes in its environment or internal conditions.
Facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment.
Cellular organelle involved in processing, packaging, and transporting proteins and lipids within the cell.
Structures found in the lining of the small intestine that further increase the surface area for nutrient absorption.
Connective tissues that attach muscles to bones (tendon) and bone to bone (ligament), providing support and facilitating movement.
Neurons are the basic units of the nervous system, while synapses are the junctions where nerve cells communicate with each other.
Tiny, finger-like projections on the surface of certain cells (e.g., in the small intestine) that increase the surface area for absorption.

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Provides structural support, protects internal organs, and serves as a storage site for minerals.
A network of capillaries in the kidneys that filters blood to form urine.
Specialized cells in the heart that generate electrical impulses to regulate the heart's rhythm and contraction.
Transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body; helps regulate temperature.
Hair-like structures that extend from cell surfaces, aiding in movement or the movement of substances over the cell surface.
Eliminates waste products from the body, regulates water and electrolyte balance, and helps maintain blood pressure.
Describes a situation where the output of a system is fed back into the system as input, influencing its future behavior.
Facilitates the production of offspring, including the production of gametes (sperm and eggs) and the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
Refers to the degree to which different components or systems are connected and affect each other.
Enables movement and locomotion, provides support, and generates heat.
Describes a close and often mutually beneficial relationship between different elements or systems.
Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones, including insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.
Regulates body functions through the release of hormones, which act as chemical messengers.
Processes and breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste.
Small, air-filled sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs during respiration.

25 Clues: Enables movement and locomotion, provides support, and generates heat. • Processes and breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates waste. • A network of capillaries in the kidneys that filters blood to form urine. • Facilitates the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment. • ...

Survey of Marine Animals 2025-03-20

Survey of Marine Animals crossword puzzle

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-an animal or plant having both male and female reproductive organs, structures, or tissue:
glands-Mammary glands are modified sweat glands that produce and secrete milk for nourishing infants
-lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry
-a hard covering that supports and protects the bodies of some types of animals.
vascular system-The water vascular system is a hydraulic system used by echinoderms, such as sea stars and sea urchins, for locomotion, food and waste transportation, and respiration
zone -The benthic zone is the lowest level of a water body, including the ocean floor, lake bottoms, or riverbeds, and the sediments within it
a free-swimming sexual form of a coelenterate such as a jellyfish, typically having an umbrella-shaped body with stinging tentacles around the edge.
-an animal lacking a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusk, annelid, coelenterate, etc.
Symmetry -the property of being divisible into symmetrical halves on either side of a unique plane.
-a solitary or colonial sedentary form of a coelenterate such as a sea anemone, typically having a columnar body with the mouth uppermost surrounded by a ring of tentacles.
-(of a plant) having or developing buds.
The placenta is a temporary organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and connects the developing fetus to the mother.

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-Cartilage is a tough, flexible connective tissue that plays a crucial role in the musculoskeletal system
Symmetry -symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish or a tulip flower.
A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone or spinal column
whose body temperature is largely determined by their external environment, rather than internal metabolic processes.
-the process where an animal sheds its outer layer (like skin, feathers, hair, or exoskeleton) and replaces it with a new one, often for growth or to adapt to changing conditions.
bladder- is a gas-filled organ in bony fish that helps them regulate buoyancy, allowing them to stay at a desired depth in the water without expending energy on swimming.
(of a reaction or process) accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat.
Eggs-Amniotic eggs are a type of egg that are laid by reptiles, birds, and some mammals (monotremes)
-a hard, internal skeletal system, typically made of bone or cartilage, that provides support, protection, and allows for movement in animals.

21 Clues: -(of a plant) having or developing buds. • A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone or spinal column • Symmetry -symmetry around a central axis, as in a starfish or a tulip flower. • (of a reaction or process) accompanied by or requiring the absorption of heat. • -a hard covering that supports and protects the bodies of some types of animals. • ...

Body puzzle 2020-10-27

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BRAIN/what does it coordinate.SIGNALS/ what does it translate. SPINAL CORD/ the part it’s connected with. MOVEMENT/ it controls internal movement with the body.
BONES/what types tissue, or osseous tissue, is a hard, dense connective tissue. TISSUE/what is the distinct types of material of which animals or plants are made. CELLS/what type of cells. MOVEMENT/ what makes the bones move.
NETWORK/ part of the organs. BREATHE/ they have tissues. MUSCLES/ power of the lungs. CARBON DIOXIDE/ chemical to clean out the body. VESSELS/ made up of blood

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CARDIOVASCULAR/what is the system. ORGAN/ WHERE IS THE SYSTEM. CIRCULATE/ what does is transfer. LUNGS/ what do they do.
MUSCLES/They do everything from pumping blood throughout the body to helping us lift something heavy. BODY/maintains posture and circulates blood. SKELETAL/the only voluntary muscle tissue in the human body and control. CARDIAC/cells are located in the walls of the heart, appear striated, and are under involuntary control.

5 Clues: CARDIOVASCULAR/what is the system. ORGAN/ WHERE IS THE SYSTEM. CIRCULATE/ what does is transfer. LUNGS/ what do they do. • BRAIN/what does it coordinate.SIGNALS/ what does it translate. SPINAL CORD/ the part it’s connected with. MOVEMENT/ it controls internal movement with the body. • ...

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 • ...

Skeletal topic crossword 2023-09-04

Skeletal topic crossword crossword puzzle

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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

Skeletal/muscular/Nervous crossword puzzle

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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

Skeletal Crossword Puzzle crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System 2020-05-01

Chapter 7 and 8 Skeletal System: The Skull and The Axial System crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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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

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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

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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 • ...

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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 • ...

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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

influenza 2013-03-09

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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 • ...

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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

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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

Muscular System Activity 2026-05-28

Muscular System Activity crossword puzzle

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A kind of muscle that decreases the angle between bones
The hierarchy in which skeletal muscle is constructed
The kind of muscle that cardiac and smooth muscle are
A group of diseases that weakens muscles

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The primary muscle type in the body that connects to bones
The kind of muscle that makes up hollow organs
What connects muscle to bone
The muscle that makes up the bulk of the heart

8 Clues: What connects muscle to bone • A group of diseases that weakens muscles • The kind of muscle that makes up hollow organs • The muscle that makes up the bulk of the heart • The hierarchy in which skeletal muscle is constructed • The kind of muscle that cardiac and smooth muscle are • A kind of muscle that decreases the angle between bones • ...

9-12 pt 1 2021-10-27

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the bodys "slow" chemical communication system; a set of glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream
neurons within the brain and spinal cord; they communicate internally and process information between the sensory inputs and motor outputs
the neuron extension that passes messages through its branches to other neurons or to muscles and glands
bundled axons that form neural cables connection the central nervous system with muscles, glands and sense organs
a neurotransmitters reabsorption by the sending neuron
the endocrine system's most influential gland. Under the influence of the hypothalamus the pituitary regulates growth and controls other endocrine glands
the part of the peripheral nervous system that controls the glands and the muscles of the internal organs.
a molecule that increases a neurotransmitter's action
neurons, neurons that carry outgoing information from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and glands.
the division of the nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy.
the junction between the axon tip of the sending neuron and the dendrite of the cell body of the receiving neuron. The tiny gap at this junction is called the synaptic gap
the division of the peripheral nervous system that controls the body's skeletal muscles.
a neural impulse; a brief electrical charge that travels down the axon

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the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy.
the part of a neuron that contains the nucleus; the cell's life-support center
a simple, automatic response to a sensory stimulus, such as a knee jerk response
chemical messengers that cross the synaptic gaps between neurons. When released by the sending neuron, neurotransmitters travel across the synapse and bind to the receptor sites on the receiving neuron, thereby influencing whether that neuron will generate a neural impulse.
opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure
chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream and affect other tissues
a fatty tissue layer segmentally encasing the axons of some neurons; enables vastly greater transmission speed as neural impulses hop from one node to the next
a pair of endocrine glands that sit just above the kidneys and secrete hormones that help arouse the body in times of stress
a molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitter's action
in neural processing, a brief resting pause that occurs after a neuron has fired; subsequent action potentials cannot occur until the axon returns to its resting state
the body's speedy, electrochemical communication network, consisting of all the nerve cells of the peripheral and central nervous system
neurons that carry incoming information from the body's tissues and sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord.
cells in the nervous system that support, nourish, and protect neurons; they also play a role in learning, thinking, and memory
the level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse
a neuron's often bushy, branching extensions that receive and integrate messages conducting impulses toward the cell body

28 Clues: a molecule that increases a neurotransmitter's action • a neurotransmitters reabsorption by the sending neuron • the level of stimulation required to trigger a neural impulse • a molecule that inhibits or blocks a neurotransmitter's action • opiate-like neurotransmitters linked to pain control and to pleasure • ...

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 • ...

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) • ...

Introduction to anatomy and anatomical terminology 2018-01-30

Introduction to anatomy and anatomical terminology crossword puzzle

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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) • ...

Crossword Puzzle 2 2014-01-20

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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 • ...

Review the Muscular System 2016-08-25

Review the Muscular System crossword puzzle

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part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton
the middle part of the muscle

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the body system that covers, shapes, and hold the skeletal in place; the muscular system contracts and moves various parts of the body
muscle part that does not move and is attached closest to the skeleton
fibrous tissues that have the ability to stretch and contract according to the demands of the body's movement; has three parts (origin, belly, insertion)

5 Clues: the middle part of the muscle • part of the muscle that moves and is farthest from the skeleton • muscle part that does not move and is attached closest to the skeleton • the body system that covers, shapes, and hold the skeletal in place; the muscular system contracts and moves various parts of the body • ...

Unit 1 - Living Systems 2023-08-18

Unit 1 - Living Systems crossword puzzle

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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. • ...

Skeletal & Muscular Systems 2022-11-03

Skeletal & Muscular Systems crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Skeletal & Muscular Vocab 2026-06-02

Skeletal & Muscular Vocab crossword puzzle

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Rounded end of a long bone
Stationary fixed point of muslce to bone
Long shaft of a bone
A muscle that moves a limb away from the midline
Bone to Bone Connective Tissue
Where 2+ bones meet
Rod like cells made of proteins
Muscle opposing the agonist movement
Core of the skeleton

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Cells responsible for creating new bone tissue
How bone is made and repaired
Moves limb toward the midline of the body
A muscle that bends a joint
Cord attaching muscle to bone
Shock absorber and smooth joint surface
Prime mover

16 Clues: Prime mover • Where 2+ bones meet • Long shaft of a bone • Core of the skeleton • Rounded end of a long bone • A muscle that bends a joint • How bone is made and repaired • Cord attaching muscle to bone • Bone to Bone Connective Tissue • Rod like cells made of proteins • Muscle opposing the agonist movement • Shock absorber and smooth joint surface • ...

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 • ...

The Body Systems 2022-05-16

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Hormones
Breathing
Killed using antibiotics
Cause diseases in hosts
The skull
Blood in the veins
How motion is possible
The process of sustinence

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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

science 2026-04-17

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Highest, broadest rank of organizing life
Pumps blood
controls all other systems
Supports movement
humans is an example of what kingdom
Protects soft organs
Filters toxins
Survival of the fittest

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Control center organ
Filters waste
Breaks food into small pieces
Gas exchange
Speed of evolution
heterotroph, unicellular and multicellular kingdom
Its a multicellular an autotroph kingdom

15 Clues: Pumps blood • Gas exchange • Filters waste • Filters toxins • Supports movement • Speed of evolution • Control center organ • Protects soft organs • Survival of the fittest • controls all other systems • Breaks food into small pieces • humans is an example of what kingdom • Its a multicellular an autotroph kingdom • Highest, broadest rank of organizing life • ...

unit 3 crossword 2026-01-25

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combined with PEPCK, bypasses pyruvate kinase
impacts glycogen degradation in the liver but not in skeletal muscle
main fuel used in skeletal muscle and brain in fasted state
inhibits the activity of the major regulatory enzyme, G6PDH, in the pentose phosphate pathway

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utilizes intracellular signaling in the fasted state
substrate for gluconeogenesis primarily released during lipolysis
along with lipoate and thiamine, this is a required cofactor for the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex
glycogen synthesis occurs when this hormone is elevated
TCA intermediate used for the synthesis of fatty acids

9 Clues: combined with PEPCK, bypasses pyruvate kinase • utilizes intracellular signaling in the fasted state • TCA intermediate used for the synthesis of fatty acids • glycogen synthesis occurs when this hormone is elevated • main fuel used in skeletal muscle and brain in fasted state • substrate for gluconeogenesis primarily released during lipolysis • ...

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 • ...

The Nervous, and Endocrine System 2020-10-18

The Nervous, and Endocrine System crossword puzzle

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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

nervous system crossword crossword puzzle

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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. • ...

Body Systems Crossword 2025-04-11

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Stomach and intestines
Skin
Heart and blood
Muscles
Bones

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Kidney and bladder
Sperm, eggs, testes, ovaries, offspring
Nerve cells and 5 senses
Lungs
White blood cells and antibodies

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

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) • ...

Peripheral Nervous System Subdivisions 2021-11-09

Peripheral Nervous System Subdivisions crossword puzzle

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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. • ...

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. • ...

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.

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 • ...

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 • ...

Organ Systems 2022-06-07

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digestion of foods
gives the body shape
Produce eggs
Network of organs

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mobility
body temperature regulation
Create urine
regulates all biological processes
Maintains fluids
delivers oxygen
helps all parts of the body communicate

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

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 • ...

Nervous Part 2 Crossword 2021-05-16

Nervous Part 2 Crossword crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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

BTEC Sport - : Characteristics, Functions and Movement crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Knowledge Acquisition (Priscila E. Contreras Olvera, Juliana Florian Manrique, Andrea D. Matta Guerrero) 2014-01-31

Knowledge Acquisition (Priscila E. Contreras Olvera, Juliana Florian Manrique, Andrea D. Matta Guerrero) crossword puzzle

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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.

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 • ...

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 • ...

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 • ...

Human Body Systems Functions 2023-08-23

Human Body Systems Functions crossword puzzle

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Fights off pathogens
Makes hormones
Controls the body
Excretes wastes from the body
Movement
Breakdown food for nutrients

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Transports gasses and nutrients
Protects the body from the environment
Provides structure
Exchanges gasses
Makes offspring

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

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

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

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)

NPB 101: Muscle Physiology 2024-05-20

NPB 101: Muscle Physiology crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

The Body Systems 2023-10-31

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Breaks down food
Helps with movement
Protects inner-body
Supplies oxygen

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Produces hormones
Provides support
Removes liquid waste
Transports necesaties
Controls body

9 Clues: Controls body • Supplies oxygen • Breaks down food • Provides support • Produces hormones • Helps with movement • Protects inner-body • Removes liquid waste • Transports necesaties

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Thin, flat, scaly cells
protozoa
voluntary muscle
fat tissue
Thick skin scarring

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first degree burn
body regulator
most dangerous cancer
oily glands

9 Clues: protozoa • fat tissue • oily glands • body regulator • voluntary muscle • first degree burn • Thick skin scarring • most dangerous cancer • Thin, flat, scaly cells

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 ______ • ...

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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 • ...

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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

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

Skeletal System: Bones of the Face and Neck 2014-09-14

Skeletal System: Bones of the Face and Neck crossword puzzle

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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

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. • ...

The Body Systems 2023-10-31

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Breaks down food
Helps with movement
Protects inner-body
Supplies oxygen

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Produces hormones
Provides support
Removes liquid waste
Transports necesaties
Controls body

Nervous System and Special Senses 2022-06-16

Nervous System and Special Senses crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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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 • ...

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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

Your human body is awesome and cool crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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