Science Crossword Puzzles
Physics Terms
crest : the topmost part of a wave, concave : curving inwards, rather than bulging outwards, wavelength : the length of a single wave, lens : a transparent tool …
Our Solar System
telescope : an instrument for making distant objects seem nearer or larger, universe : all things, everything in space, satellite : a smaller planet that …
DNA Review
chromosome: the tightly packed form of dna during mitosis, semiconservative : replication results in half old and half new dna molecules, guanine : one of the 4 …
Upper & Lower Limb Bones
humerus: the upper arm bone, tarsals: bones of the ankle, fibula: smaller bone in shin, outer side, femur: the biggest bone, thigh bone, patella: also known …
The Human Body
nose: this is in the middle of your face, ears: you need these to listen, toes: you have five of these on each foot, feet: the plural of "foot", …
Cranial Nerves
sensory : the olfactory nerve (cn i) fulfills its _____________ component through olfaction, optic : second cranial nerve fulfilling sensory component of the …
Infection Control: Microorganism and Diseases
protozoa: one cell animal-like i.e. malaria , bacteria : single-celled microorganism; can be seen only under a microscope, pandemic : a worldwide spread of a …
Human Organ Systems
thyroid: secretes thyroxine, testosterone: secreted by the testes in a male, endocrine: the system made up of glands, stimulus: detected by the receptor, …
Anterior Muscles
stemocleidomastoid: muscle of the neck, deltoid: shoulder muscle, bicep brachii: muscle of the top of the arm, pectoralis major: chest muscle, supinator: above …
Cells and the Body
mitochondria: organelle found in large numbers in the cell. responsible for respiration and energy production., haemoglobin: red protein responsible for …
Gastrointestinal System
stomach : after being swallowed, food goes to this place where it is mixed with acid., chew : crush food with your teeth., tongue : muscle in your mouth that is …
Posterior Muscles
trapezius: muscle at the top of back, shoulder rotators: allow for rotation of the shoulders, deltoid: shoulder muscle, wrist extensors: allow for extension of …
Axial Skeleton: Thorax
thorax: ____ also known as the chest cavity., costae: there are twelve pairs of ribs, or _____., true ribs: the first seven pairs of ribs are called …
Digestive Enzymes
metabolism : all necessary chemical process of the body, anabolism : creation of complex molecules from simpler molecules, catabolism : breakdown of complex …
Spinal Cord
thoracic nerve : which spinal cord regions are not involved with plexus formation?, vestibulocochlear : eight cranial nerves responsible for the sensation of …
Cardiac Structure & Common Defects
pulmonary: valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. , acyanotic: a category of heart defects that do not affect circulating oxygen …
The Cellular Level of Organization
function : cells are the basic unit of structure and ....... in organisms, rer : this network of folds is dotted with ribosomes which make proteins. (write the …
Plant Survival
energy : the ability to perform work or change something, leaves : capture water and sunlight, phloem : transport sugars to all parts of the plant, xylem : …
