Anatomy: Tissues

3. flat, oblong nucleus, scale-like appearance
7. group of tissues in the body that maintain the form of the body and its organs and provide cohesion and internal support
9. single layer of cells
10. electrically excitable cells that transmit signals throughout the body
11. taller than wide, oval nucleus towards basal region of cell
12. monitors and regulates the functions of the body
14. a group of cells with similar structure working together to perfrom a similar job
17. multiple layers of cells arranged neatly
18. densely packed fibers that are not organized in a particular direction
19. forms the covering on all internal and external surfaces of your body
20. cells are able to change shape and stretch

1. a collection of similar specialized cells that serve particular functions
2. composed of cells that have the special ability to shorten or contract in order to produce movement of the body parts.
4. a connective tissue that is mainly composed of fat cells
5. single layer of columnar cells, looks stratified due to irregular placement of nuclei
6. cub-like, central located nucleus
8. forms the hard, dense outer layer of bones throughout the human body
13. the functional component of blood responsible for the transportation of gases and nutrients throughout the human body
15. parallel, densely packed fibers that are organized
16. a type of loose connective tissue that consists of a meshwork of collagen, elastic tissue, and reticular fibres