Across
- 1. The inflammation of the appendix.
- 5. General __ detect sensory input for your sense of taste and smell.
- 7. The tube connecting the mouth to the stomach.
- 10. __ matter is myelinated axons.
- 12. A WBC
- 13. The __ glands secrete enzymes in the mouth that help digest and lubricate food for swallowing.
- 14. The __ valve controls blood flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle.
- 15. The cerebral cortex's ability to locate the specific receptors being stimulated.
- 16. Wide/flat tooth for grinding food.
- 17. A RBC
- 19. The lower, back section of the brain; involuntary movement control.
- 20. __ occurs when the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm. (2 words)
- 23. The area surrounding a neuron's body, connects to axons of other neurons.
- 25. A cloudy lens that blocks light from reaching retina, causing temporary blindness.
- 28. The largest artery.
- 29. The __ valve controls blood flow from the right atrium into the right ventricle.
- 31. The generation of new blood cells.
- 33. High blood pressure, leads to significant problems in the liver, heart, kidneys and other organs.
- 38. The vibrating __ transmits auditory signals from the air into middle ear bones.
- 41. __ detect pain.
- 42. The upper portion of the brain, higher order thinking and sensory interpretation.
- 44. One of the 4 cone-shaped teeth for tearing into food.
- 45. The process of preventing blood from moving through a wound.
- 47. The throat.
- 52. __ is a neurotransmitter that activates your immune response to allergens.
- 53. The gas needed for running your metabolism.
- 54. The gland that secretes bile.
- 55. The __ carries the impulse toward another neuron.
- 56. __ of gases throughout the body using the circulatory system.
- 58. The process of bringing air in/out of the lungs.
- 59. Suffocation.
- 63. __ respiration occurs as gas is exchanged b/w the lungs and the blood.
- 65. The divider of the nasal cavity bends to one side, causing breathing complications. (2 words)
- 67. __ is created as the ventricles of the heart push blood out to the body; controlled by the diameter of blood vessels. (2 words)
- 68. The oral cavity where food intake occurs.
- 70. The __ tube connects the ear to the throat, allowing for pressure to equalize in the ear.
Down
- 2. __ mater is the outermost meninges layer.
- 3. The __ contains the brain & spinal cord.
- 4. The main relay center for incoming sensory information from the spinal cord.
- 6. An __ occurs due to chronic hypertension , overworking the heart muscle. (2 words)
- 8. __ anemia is genetic, causes irregular RBC shapes, preventing their full function. (2 words)
- 9. A yellow-green substances that breaks down fat.
- 11. General __ detect light stimulus.
- 18. Semi-flat, jagged tooth for grinding food.
- 21. Chisel-shaped tooth that tears into food.
- 22. The hormone responsible for hematopoiesis.
- 24. __ matter is unmyelinated axons.
- 26. __ is created from the movement of fluid in the semicircular canals.
- 27. The bean-shaped organ that breaks down carbohydrates and proteins in a highly acidic environment.
- 30. An endocrine gland that secretes many enzymes for digestion.
- 32. The __ contains all nerves outside of the brain & spinal cord.
- 34. __ mater is the meninges layer closest to the brain.
- 35. An irregularly formed blood clot.
- 36. Flexible muscle for mixing food with saliva.
- 37. Blood clotting
- 39. General __ detect physical changes to the body.
- 40. A thrombus that has started circulating in the blood.
- 43. Layers of membrane surrounding the brain for protection & support.
- 46. An irregular heartbeat
- 48. __ is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that calms you down.
- 49. The waste-gas your respiratory system is trying to get rid of. (2 words)
- 50. The largest vein; has 2 sections. (2 words)
- 51. The central part of the brain.
- 57. A nerve cell.
- 60. A platelet
- 61. General __ detect temperature changes to the body.
- 62. __ respiration occurs as gas is exchanged b/w the blood and the cells.
- 64. A swollen voice box due to over-use or infection.
- 66. __ absorbs shock for the brain by keeping it in a fluid environment.
- 69. The liquid portion of blood.
