Macrophages
Air Pollution, Electronic Cigs, and Cigs
Lab Safety
Anatomy & Physiology
Random
100

These immune cells are the most abundant in the central nervous system and brain and are pivotal players in Parkinson's disease and inflammation

Microglia

100

This psychoactive and addictive compound found in e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes can cause rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and decreased appetite...sounds appetizing doesn't it?

Nicotine

100

When using sharps, the most common thing that leads to accidental self-puncture is this. Be careful!

Recapping needles

100

This organ is a special filter system for your body. They help to remove waste products from the blood and produce urine.

Kidneys

100

At the end of a letter, you would put this to for additional information that doesn't relate to the main topic 

P.S. or post script

200

These macrophages reside in the sinusoid lining of the liver and help to breakdown red blood cells

Kupffer cells

200

This part of the e-cigarette heats the e-liquid into a vapor form. Honestly, it sounds like the name of a superhero but there's nothing SUPER about e-cigarettes, am I right? 

Atomizer

200

This ventilated piece of equipment helps to limit exposure to flammable or toxic fumes, chemical vapors, or dust but only if it is functioning and used properly

fume hood

200

These are large open-air or skylight-covered spaces surrounded by a building or the part of the heart that receives blood from the circulatory system

Atria

200

The most expensive painting sold in 2023 was the Salvator Mundi (1500) for $400 million by this artist. I guess he had enough money for his Last Supper before he died in 1519. 

Da Vinci

300

During phagocytosis, this cytoplasmic body is formed by fusing a phagosome and a lysosome. You do not want to be a microorganism trapped in this!

Phagolysosome

300

An aerosol consisting of a visible mass of miniature liquid droplets, frozen crystals, or other particles suspended in the atmosphere of a planetary body or similar space. That one looks like a bunny!

Cloud

300

This BSL classification applies to clinical, diagnostics, teaching, research, or production facilities where work is performed with indigenous or exotic agents that may cause serious or potentially lethal disease

BSL 3

300

This organ is the fattiest in the body, making up at least 60% fat. The remaining 40% is a combination of water, protein, carbohydrates and salts. Maybe eating more walnuts can help with its function. 

Brain

300

Lactic acid and calcium in this ingredient help to tenderize the meat in a traditional bolognese sauce. MANGIA!

Milk

400

These macrophages regulate erythroblast development via proliferative and survival signals and play a role in enhancing enucleation

Nurse macrophages

400

There are more than 7,000 chemicals in every puff of cigarette smoke and more than ______ of those chemicals are linked to cancer, according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). 

10% or approx 70

400

This EH&S plan provides prudent practices and procedures for the use of chemicals in the laboratory

chemical hygiene plan

400

These tiny units are found in your muscles and when contracted, can generate the force necessary to help lift your heavy textbooks

Sarcomeres

400

When changing the channel, your remote uses these waves at approximately 940 nm, to communicate with the T.V. 

Infrared Waves

500

These cells are distinct tissue-resident cells of the macrophage lineage in the bone and help with bone resorption. Do not mistake this cell for its counterpart that forms new bone. 

Osteoclasts

500

On February 7, 2024, EPA strengthened the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM NAAQS) to protect millions of Americans from harmful and costly health impacts.EPA has set the annual PM2.5 standard at this many micrograms per cubic meter. 

9

500

In the event of a chemical spill, follow the SWIMS procedure: STOP and think; WARN others; ______ the area; MONITOR yourself; STAY in or near the area until help arrives. 

ISOLATE

500

This vein is an important and unique vein that receives blood from structures of the abdomen and transports it into the liver for filtration and processing

Hepatic portal vein

500

This common household item was once used as currency by many societies and is currently still used as currency by Ethiopia's Danakil Plains nomads. Don't use it all for currency though, otherwise your food will be bland. 

Salt