Biology 1120 Histology

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Across
  1. 6. fibres that stretch and recoil like a rubber band
  2. 9. a type of gland that produces a thin, watery secretion
  3. 10. a type of epithelial tissue found lining villi in the intestines
  4. 12. cells in loose connective tissue that produce fibres
  5. 13. a kind of muscle which moves bones
  6. 15. A type of protein found in hair, skin cells, and nails
  7. 20. a kind of muscle which pumps blood
  8. 21. A type of epithelial tissue that is falsely layered, found in the respiratory system
  9. 25. tissue that transmits signals via neurotransmitters from one cell to another
  10. 27. a dense regular connective tissue that holds bones together
  11. 29. a type of tissue contained chondroblasts
  12. 30. cells that store triglycerides
Down
  1. 1. meaning below the outer layer of skin
  2. 2. tissue that is tightly packed and generally on an internal or external surface (eg skin)
  3. 3. 2 words, a complex arrangement of lamellae, haversian canal and osteocytes which stores minerals
  4. 4. a type of junction which anchors cells but leaves a gap between them
  5. 5. a loose arrangement of collagenous and elastic fibres
  6. 7. a description of cells that are layered
  7. 8. a kind of muscle which contracts around the intestines in peristalsis
  8. 11. a type of epithelial tissue that could be simple or stratified and is found in alveoli
  9. 14. a type of cell found in the nervous system which transmits signals
  10. 16. name given to fluid also known as ECF, tissue gel or ground substance
  11. 17. a type of junction through which materials can flow from one cell to another
  12. 18. fibres that form a framework for spleen and lymph nodes
  13. 19. cells that wander through connective tissue and phagocytize foreign material
  14. 20. a type of epithelial tissue that is responsible for absorption and secretion and often surrounds ducts, found in the liver and mammary glands
  15. 22. a connective tissue which contains RBCs and WBCs and platelets
  16. 23. tissue that is contractile
  17. 24. tissue that has sparse cells within a fluid or solid matrix
  18. 26. a dense regular connective tissue that holds muscles to bones
  19. 28. cells which support the nervous system