Histology & The Skin

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Across
  1. 5. the powerhouse of the cell
  2. 6. the shape of squamous cells
  3. 10. the study of cells and tissues
  4. 11. the tiny branches of blood vessels embedded in the skin
  5. 14. the outermost layer of skin
  6. 15. the energy molecule that is used by cells; it is manufactured by organelles and consists of three phosphate groups
  7. 16. an enzyme in the cell that breaks down all types of stuff in the cell that shouldn't be there; this type of organelles "takes out the trash"
  8. 17. the compound that gives skin and hair its color
  9. 18. the layer of skin that contains touch and pain receptors
  10. 20. melanin is produced by specialized cells called...
Down
  1. 1. all of the cells of the outermost layer of the epidermis are...
  2. 2. the type of cells/tissues that makeup the body's linings. Ex: ________ tissue
  3. 3. a term in histology that describes when cells stack on top of one another
  4. 4. the protein that holds together the dermis
  5. 7. a fibrous protein that coats skin cells (and is also found in hair and nails)
  6. 8. the part of the cell that contains DNA
  7. 9. the body's largest organ
  8. 12. a type of tissue that consists of many fat cells
  9. 13. a gland that releases oil in the skin
  10. 19. a reflexive response that causes our hair to stand up on end when we are cold or frightened