Across
- 2. Organisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments.
- 3. an educated guess in the form of an if...then statement
- 5. the part of the neuron where a message enters
- 7. Single-celled organisms that do not rely on a host.
- 9. lobe of the brain that controls vision
- 13. the variable that is changed by the researcher
- 14. A fatty substance that surrounds the axon and increases the speed at which signals travel.
- 15. A medicine that limits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
Down
- 1. The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.
- 2. An attack rate focused on contaminated food causing a foodborne illness.
- 4. the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination
- 6. A nerve cell that sends signals or transmits nerve impulses.
- 8. Specialized clothing or equipment that an employee wears for protection and includes safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory aprons.
- 10. Nerve cells that pass signals from the brain or spinal cord to a muscle or gland.
- 11. signs Measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.
- 12. A medical professional who studies and investigates the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases.