CONNECTIVE TISSUE PROPER CELLS + FIBERS

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Across
  1. 5. return to original length after stretching; example would be skin, lung tissue, arteries
  2. 8. fat cells
  3. 9. smaller; also immunity
  4. 11. produces collagen = protein and other fibers; also repair/build
  5. 12. white blood cells = immune system
Down
  1. 1. strong and flexible; sheath around organs
  2. 2. stem cells = replace other cells
  3. 3. strong and flexible; example would be tendons and ligaments
  4. 4. release antibodies to fight infection
  5. 6. a chain of proteins
  6. 7. large, amoeba-like cells = part of immune system
  7. 9. synthesize and store the brown pigment melanin
  8. 10. stimulate inflammation after injury or infection = immune system