Crossword Biology

2. Amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree celsius.
3. Tissue in which nerve impulses are transmitted.
6. Starches that can be found in grains; also called polysaccharides.
7. Basic unit of structure and function of living things.
9. Needed to make enzymes, the lipids in cell membranes, and even DNA.
10. Organ made of epithelial tissues that work together to perform functions.
16. Fiber reduces the risk of Type II diabetes and:
17. Type of digestion that includes the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces.
18. Clump of food.
19. Breaks proteins into smaller polypeptide fragments.
20. Feedback inhibition is also called :
21. Contractions of smooth muscles.
22. Aids in the digestion of fats.
24. Functions of the muscle tissue are volunatary movements and :
26. They grind and crush food into a fine paste that can be swallowed.
27. Nutrient needs are affected by age , lifestyle , and :

1. Results from lack of fluids.
2. Locations of this tissue include : surrounding organs, blood , bones , etc.
4. Small, pouchlike organ, which releases bile through a duct into the small intestine.
5. The lipase enzyme is found in the organ :
8. They supply raw materialsfor growth and repair of structures such as skin and muscle.
11. System which function is to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate wastes.
12. Last step in digestion.
13. Sources of zinc include meats , seafood , and :
14. Describes the constant internal conditions that organisms maintain despite changes in the environment.
15. Fingerlike projections which are covered with tiny projections.
18. Vitamin found in legumes , vegetables , and meat.
22. Structure of the nervous system.
23. Another name for the large intestine is :
25. Fats that have more than one double bonds between carbon atoms.