Connective Tissue

2. Cartilage with more elastic fibers, found in the ear and epiglottis.
4. Fat cells that store energy in the form of fat.
6. Cartilage with a large amount of collagen fibers, found in intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
9. Glass-like but translucent cartilage, found in the nose, trachea, and at the ends of long bones.
10. Dense regular connective tissue that connects bones to other bones.
11. The non-cellular component within tissues and organs, providing physical scaffolding for cells.
15. Having Blood Vessels
16. White blood cells found in the lymph that play a key role in the immune response.
17. A type of tissue that supports, binds together, and protects tissues and organs.
18. Tissue Bone tissue that forms the structural elements of the skeleton.

1. The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended.
3. Lacking blood vessels.
5. Protein fibers found in connective tissues, providing strength and flexibility.
7. the smallest unit that can live on its own and that makes up all living organisms and the tissues of the body.
8. Mature bone cells embedded in the bone matrix.
12. Loose connective tissue that holds organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to underlying tissues.
13. Firm, flexible connective tissue found in joints, rib cage, ear, nose, bronchial tubes, and discs.
14. Dense regular connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.