Science Crossword Puzzles
Forces and Newtons Laws
force: a push or pull, net force: the sum of all the forces acting on an object , friction: the force that opposes the sliding motion of two surfaces that are …
Newtons Laws Vocab
changes: object can accelerate when direction ________., weight: the gravitational force between you and the earth, gravity: pull you downward, balanced: two or …
Structure and Function of the Kidney
osmoregulation: the control of the amount of water in the blood. , proximal tubule: reabsorption occurs here, bladder: a structure that stores urine. , …
Chemistry - Chemical Reactions
catalyst : a substance that increases the rate of a reaction but remains unchanged at the end, indicator : universal _________ is used to change the colour of a …
Organic Compounds
oil : example of an organic compound, carbohydrate : composed of one or more simple sugars bonded together, simple : glucose is this type of carbohydrate, …
Cellular Respiration
glucose: starting substance of glycolysis, nadh: used to transport electrons, aerobic: oxygen requiring, atp: energy used by cells , enzymes: ex. of biological …
Energy Revision
electrical: energy produced by generators to power homes and businesses, elastic: potential energy from stretching, fossil: ______ fuels which release co2 when …
Respiration and Photosynthesis
biochemical : respiration is a _____ process, sun : where the plant gets its energy for photosynthesis, chloroplast : where photosynthesis takes place, …
Energy Stores & Pathways
kinetic : anything moving has energy in this store, gravitational : anything that has mass and has the potential to 'fall', mechanical : energy pathway due to a …
Surgical Pathology
formalin: a chemical that is used to preserve tissue elements as it and prevent prutifaction, clearing: process of removing dehydrating agents to prepare for …
Anatomy & Physiology - Nervous and Endocrine
brain stem : part of the brain that controls involuntary actions; breathing, digestion, and blood pressure, synapse : space that separates the axon terminal of …
Autonomic Nervous System
cholinergic : synapse at which acetylcholine is released and binds to the nicotinic receptor, neuritis : inflammation of a nerve, plexus : a network of spinal …
Biopsychology, Neuroscience, and Human Nature
biopsychology : the specialty in psychology that studies the interaction of biology, behavior, and mental processes, neuroscience : focuses on how the brain …
Transport Across Membranes
diffusion: process of movement of molecules under a concentration gradient, hydrophilic: substances that have an affinity for water often because of the …
Excretory, Digestive System
sphincters : bands of muscles at either end of the stomach, urinary bladder : baglike organ that stores urine until it can be eliminated through the urethra, …
How the Blood Flows
deoxygenated: this type of blood travels through the veins to the lungs and becomes oxygenated, veins: this carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the …
Lymphatic System and Immunity
palatine : the most tonsiliest tonsil, lymph : fluid ion the tissue spaces that carries protein molecules back to the blood, immune system : protects the body …
Circulatory and Respiratory System
arteries: carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, capillaries: the smallest blood vessels in the body, veins: carry de-oxygenated blood to the heart, …
Body Systems & Organs
large intestine : large canal that helps absorb water back into body and then eliminate the waste., nervous : system that transmits and receives information., …
Heating and Cooling Curve
solid : state of matter with a fixed shape and volume, specific heat : quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of substance by 1 degree …
