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