Across
- 3. The movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration
- 6. A neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep
- 7. A measure of how acidic or basic a solution is
- 11. An essential amino acid involved in the production of serotonin and melatonin
- 12. A substance that neutralizes stomach acid
- 13. A substance that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals
Down
- 1. Process of soaking a turkey in a salt solution in order to draw moisture out of the turkey, but then the salt also raises the water-holding capacity of the proteins, causing the turkey to reabsorb moisture
- 2. The building blocks of proteins
- 4. A type of nutrient found in foods like bread, pasta, and fruits
- 5. A hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles
- 8. Phenomenon where excess stomach acid, produced to digest food, can irritate the stomach lining and esophagus
- 9. A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels
- 10. A type of antioxidant found in plants