Histology Crossword

4. muscle tissue found in the heart
6. epithelial tissue found in salivary and sweat glands
11. connective tissue that provides mechanical support but not a lot of stretch
13. connective tissue that carries oxygen and assists in immune response
14. no blood vessels
15. epithelial tissue found in the top layer of skin
16. connective tissue that insulates the body
19. connective tissue that provides strength and flexibility
23. underneath basal surface
25. muscle tissue found in organs
26. epithelial tissue found in larynx and conjunctiva
27. connective tissue that provides structural support
28. nervous tissue that makes up 90% of all nerve cells and supports and protects neurons
29. connective tissue that holds water and salts

1. the part of connective tissue extra cellular matrix that is watery or gel-like
2. epithelial tissue found in blood vessels
3. connective tissue that acts as a cushion to manage compression
5. bottom of epithelial tissue
7. very top/free surface of epithelial tissue
8. connective tissue that provides cushioning and retains shape after stretching
9. connective tissue that provides tensile strength (one direction)
10. nervous tissue that makes up 10% of all nerve cells and converts stimuli to nerve impulses
12. epithelial tissue found in the urinary system
15. one layer of epithelial cells
17. connective tissue that provides strength in multiple directions
18. epithelial tissue found in digestive tract
20. muscle tissue found covering bones
21. epithelial tissue found in kidneys, ovaries, thyroid
22. epithelial tissue that appears stratified but isn't
23. connective tissue that provides strength and rigidity
24. more than one layer of epithelial cells