Reflexes Word Search
Free Reflexes word search. We picked 12 themed words — the parts and systems of the human body — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: REFLEX, NEURON, SYNAPSE, SPINALCORD, BRAINSTEM, CEREBELLUM, THALAMUS, CEREBRUM, GANGLION, NERVE, MUSCLE, TENDON.
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Reflexes word list, defined
- REFLEX /rɪˈflɛks/ · noun, verb
- A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus, often occurring without conscious thought. A reflex can also refer to a repeated action or movement, often performed without conscious intention. Related: response, reaction, instinct, habit.
- NEURON /njuːrɒn/ · noun
- A cell in the nervous system that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. Neurons are the basic building blocks of the brain and nervous system. Related: nerve cell, ganglion cell, neuroglia, synapse.
- SYNAPSE /sɪˈnæps/ · noun
- A synapse is a small gap between two neurons across which chemical signals pass. It is a crucial part of the nervous system, enabling communication between neurons. Related: connection, link, junction, interface.
- BRAINSTEM /ˈbreɪnstɛm/ · noun
- The stalk-like portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord, comprising the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. It controls many automatic functions essential to life, including breathing, heart rate, and reflexes. Related: brain stem.
- CEREBELLUM /ˌsɛrəˈbɛləm/ · noun
- The large, ridged structure at the back of the brain, below the cerebrum, responsible for coordinating voluntary movement, balance, and posture. Related: little brain.
- THALAMUS /θəˈleɪməs/ · noun
- A small, oval-shaped structure in the brain that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex. It plays a crucial role in regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness. Related: relay station, sensory center, brain structure, neural hub.
- CEREBRUM /ˈsɛrɪbrəm/ · noun
- The cerebrum is the largest and most highly developed part of the brain, consisting of two hemispheres and responsible for higher functions such as thought, reasoning, memory, and voluntary movement. Related: brain, cerebral cortex, grey matter, encephalon.
- GANGLION /ˈɡæŋɡliən/ · noun
- A ganglion is a mass of nerve tissue or a knot of nerve fibers, often found in the skin or other parts of the body. It can also refer to a swelling or lump, especially one that is caused by a collection of fluid or a tumor. Related: knot, swelling, lump, tumor.
- NERVE /nɜːrv/ · noun, verb
- A nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that transmit signals to and from the brain and spinal cord. To have nerve means to have courage or confidence. Related: nerve fiber, nervous system, guts, pluck.
- MUSCLE /ˈmʌskəl/ · noun
- A tissue that has the power of movement, and is made up of bundles of fibers that contract and relax to produce movement. A muscle is a bundle of fibers that contract and relax to produce movement. Related: flesh, sinew, fiber, tendon.
- TENDON /ˈtɛndən/ · noun
- A cord or band of fibrous tissue connecting a muscle to a bone or other structure, allowing for movement and support. A long, narrow, and flexible part of a muscle that attaches to a bone. Related: ligament, fascia, sinew, cable.
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