Physiology Crossword 2

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Across
  1. 2. A gland known as the _____________ body which releases melatonin
  2. 4. Protein that makes up a muscle cell that composes thin filaments
  3. 7. Protein that makes up a muscle cell that composes think filaments
  4. 8. Tiny cylinder shaped organelles that make up a muscle fiber
  5. 11. This acid helps break down fats. Stored in gallbladder and released by liver
  6. 14. Groups of chemicals released by glands
  7. 18. Gland located in the throat and involved with the body's metabolism
  8. 19. Tiny hairs that line the small intestine allowing for nutrients to be absorbed
  9. 20. The long body of the neuron
  10. 21. The hormone responsible for sleep regulation
  11. 23. This type of cell lines most capillaries
  12. 25. The lengthening of a muscle during physical activity (ex. walking)
  13. 26. Gland responsible for releasing hormones
  14. 27. A tissue that connects muscle to bone
  15. 29. Part of the neuron that receives information from another neuron
  16. 30. The part of the small intestine that absorbs nutrients (carbs, fats, and proteins) from food
  17. 31. An enzyme that breaks down proteins
  18. 32. The hormone responsible for the stress response
  19. 34. The involuntary movement of food through our digestive system
  20. 35. Brain region responsible for regulating body temperature and hunger/thirst
  21. 36. Axon ______________ is where messages are sent to neighboring neurons
Down
  1. 1. This type of muscle composes the heart
  2. 3. The outer layer that surrounds a muscle
  3. 5. Proteins that the immune system uses to repair tiny tears in muscles after working out
  4. 6. The main part of the large intestine that absorbs water
  5. 9. This type of muscle is attached to bones
  6. 10. This type of muscle composes organs
  7. 12. A tissue that connects bone to bones
  8. 13. Known as the master gland
  9. 15. The "factory" organ that removes toxins from the blood and converts glucose to glycogen
  10. 16. An enzyme that breaks down starch into sugar that the body can absorb
  11. 17. An organ that helps produce enzymes for digestion
  12. 22. These are also known as muscle cells
  13. 24. The part of the small intestine that absorbs Vitamin B12 and bile salts
  14. 28. The inner layer that surrounds muscle fibers
  15. 32. The shortening of a muscle during physical activity (ex. bicep curl)
  16. 33. A molecule that speeds up chemical reactions