AP: Tissues, Glands, Membranes
Across
- 3. high in elastic fibers; can stretch and return to its original size
- 7. surrounds bone
- 9. a type of stem cell found in early embryos, and source of all body cells
- 12. muscle tissue that has involuntary control and forms the bulk of the heart wall
- 14. nerves that communicate directly with the brain (spinal cord is not involved)
- 15. a smooth glistening type of tissue which is the epithelium of of serous membranes
- 17. CT bone and cartilage
- 21. tear glands; type of exocrine gland
- 26. a type of stem cell found in babies, children & adults; can differentiate into different cell types of their tissue of origin
- 28. decrease in the size of cells, reducing in a reduced tissue mass
- 31. type of tissue that supports and forms the framework of all parts of the body
- 34. capable of great expansion and returning to its original state (ex. lining of urinary bladder)
- 36. tissue that conducts nerve impulses
- 37. another word for epithelial tissue
- 39. groups of cells, similar in structure, arranged in a characteristic pattern, and specialized for the performance of specific tasks
- 40. center of all activity within the body
- 41. mostly collagen fibers in random arrangement (covers various organs ex. fibrous membranes)
- 44. carries impulses away from the nerve cell body
- 47. tissue that contracts to produce movement or tension
- 48. parietal layer lines the pericardial sac; visceral layer covers the heart
- 49. a passageway that allows the secretion to be emptied directly into the location where the secretion is to be used
- 51. long and narrow
- 52. surrounds the heart
- 56. CT that has a firm matrix with large numbers of collagen and elastic fibers
- 57. unspecialized precursors to all tissue
- 58. single cell layer
- 61. type of tumor that doesn't spread
- 62. ductless glands; secretes hormones & secretion is deposited directly into surrounding tissue fluid then absorbed into the bloodstream
- 64. spreading of cancer cells to neighbouring tissues or to different parts of the body
- 68. allows materials to pass from one system to another
- 69. "space"; loose mixture of cells and fibers in a semiliquid matrix
- 70. type of tissue that contracts and produces movement
- 71. organs of the ventral cavities
- 72. tough, translucent CT
- 73. membrane that lines tubes and ducts that open to outside of the body; secretes mucus
- 74. another word for tumor; abnormal growth of cells
- 75. thin sheets of tissue
- 78. produce a chemical secretion necessary for normal body functioning
- 79. cover the brain and spinal cord; several layers
- 81. CT that has a soft matrix, and provides support and protection
- 82. "nerve cell", basic unit of nervous tissue; transmit nerve impulses to and from the cell body
- 83. gland that has a duct
Down
- 1. most common cancer; originates in the epithelium
- 2. fibrous bands or sheets that support organs and hold them in place
- 4. "glial cells", specialized cells that support and protect the nervous tissue; does not carry impulse
- 5. membrane that lines body cavities and cover internal organs
- 6. another name for cardiac muscle
- 7. the layer attached to the wall of a cavity or a sac
- 8. voluntary control; muscle tissue that can be made to contract by conscious thought (striated,multinucleated cells)
- 10. nonliving material that consists of water, fibers and hard minerals
- 11. cells that produce cartilage
- 13. covers, separates, and protects skeletal muscles
- 14. strong and flexible with a firm matrix
- 16. parietal layer lines the thoracic (chest) cavity; visceral layer covers the lungs
- 17. multiple cell layers
- 18. some epithelial cells have this to sweep particles trapped in mucus away from the lungs
- 19. study of cells
- 20. CT cells are in a liquid matrix
- 22. microscopic study of tissue or cells
- 23. underneath skin insulates body
- 24. membrane that is commonly known as skin; outer layer of keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium
- 25. tissue makes up the body's communication system
- 27. square shape
- 29. made of osseous tissue, similar to cartilage in its cellular structure; makes up
- 30. small branches from the cell
- 32. composed of connective tissue with no epithelium
- 33. appears multilayered but its not
- 35. firm, rigid CT
- 38. serous membranes secretes this tine, lubricating fluid
- 42. mostly collagen fibers in parallel alignment; call pull in one direction & stretch and return to original (ex. tendons, ligaments)
- 43. endocrine glands secretes this
- 45. communicates with the brain
- 46. provide protection in areas subject to wear and tear
- 48. parietal layer lines the abdominal cavity wall; visceral layer covers abdominal organs
- 50. surrounds cartilage
- 53. the area between the layers of the serous membranes
- 54. type of tissue that covers surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands (membranes and ducts); also secretes mucuos, sweat and digestive juices
- 55. membrane attached to the organs
- 59. carries messages to the nerve cell body
- 60. secretes mucus
- 61. removal of living tissue to be examined
- 63. CT provides support and protection; tendons and ligaments
- 65. line joint cavities and secrete synovial fluid, which lubricates joints
- 66. flat and irregular
- 67. connects each structure in the body to the brain; bundle of fibers held together with connective tissue
- 76. type of tumor that can cause death; spreads (another word for cancer)
- 77. composed of mostly fat cells (able to store lots of fat); insulates the body and is stored in tissues as energy supply
- 80. muscle tissue that's involuntary and for forms the walls of the organs of the ventral body cavities