An easy crossword puzzle covering key human nervous system terms. Perfect for homeschool families learning about the brain, nerves, and how the nervous system works.
Human Nervous System Crossword Puzzle for Adults is a medium crossword puzzle with 20 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Human Nervous System Crossword Puzzle for Adults
Challenge your understanding of the human nervous system with this medium-level crossword puzzle. Designed for adults and general audiences, it covers key terms and concepts about brain structure, neuron function, and nerve processes.
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- 1. Brain region that regulates body temperature
- 2. Control center of the nervous system
- 3. Relating to the backbone and nerve cord
- 4. Long fiber that carries impulses from a neuron
- 5. Brain part controlling balance and coordination
- 6. Support cells in the nervous system
- 11. Small lump-like structure, sometimes on nerves
- 12. Largest part of the brain, controls thought
- 15. Junction where neurons communicate
- 16. Basic nerve cell transmitting signals
- 17. Automatic response to a stimulus
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- 7. Chemical messenger in nerve signal transmission
- 8. Cell body of a neuron
- 9. Brain structure relaying sensory information
- 10. Nervous system controlling involuntary actions
- 13. Branch-like extensions receiving signals
- 14. Type of neuron that detects stimuli
- 18. Protective sheath surrounding some nerve fibers
- 19. Neuron that sends signals to muscles
- 20. Bundle of fibers transmitting impulses
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