Across
- 2. This nerve plexus increases velocity & intensity of gut contractions.
- 5. A process that is enhanced by cortisol
- 6. This process increases the rate of protein destruction
- 9. This type of bone growth increases bone thickness
- 10. The superficial layers of this structure is lost in the uterine cycle
- 11. A contractile unit of the myofibril
- 12. An enzyme that leads to increased production of 2,3-DPG during glycolysis.
- 14. This hormone is produced by beta cells
- 16. An essential amino acid that is a precursor to melatonin
- 20. The volume of fluid that filters into Bowman’s capsule per unit of time
- 21. A G protein that increases phosphodiesterase activity
- 23. A protein found in cilia
- 25. This plant polysaccharide has 100% excretion
- 27. This is a characteristic of non-classical neurotransmitters, where they signal the presynaptic neurone from the postsynaptic.
- 28. This can be found in hyaline cartilage matrix
Down
- 1. A process that prevents blood clots from growing
- 3. Sound heard when blood flow changes from laminar to turbulent.
- 4. These droplets are formed when triglycerides link with cholesterol & protein.
- 6. This helps prevent dilution of hypothalamic neurohormones
- 7. A structural analogue of acetylcholine that isn’t metabolised by acetylcholinesterase.
- 8. This helps digests fats & is produced in the liver.
- 13. The energy system that produces the most ATP
- 15. A type of contraction where muscles remain contracted and don’t relax.
- 17. A lung volume that remains in the lungs even out forced maximal expiration.
- 18. This type of glial cell contributes to the blood-brain barrier.
- 19. This type of hormone is synthesised in the zona reticularis
- 22. Stimulates secretion of pancreatic enzymes & gall bladder emptying
- 24. This is the largest organ in the body
- 26. These granules contain inactive forms of digestive enzymes
- 29. This hormone is released from the neurohypophysis