Physiology I: Crossword 12/10
Across
- 2. Star-shaped cells responsible for the production of fibers and the matrix
- 4. Layer of skin between the epidermis and hypodermis
- 6. Mature bone cells found within the calcium matrix
- 7. Type of gland found in the dermis secretes sebum
- 8. Most abundant protein in the body
- 11. Transport across the cell membrane that requires input of cellular energy
- 13. Flake-like sections of the lattice-like matrix in spongy bone
- 17. Smooth muscle that when activated causes hair to “stand up”
- 18. Small, round bone embedded in tendons
- 20. Embryonic germ layer from which connective tissue, muscle tissue, and some epithelial tissue derive
- 21. Deepest layer of the epidermis
Down
- 1. Most abundant tissue in the body, roles include support, binding, cushioning, and storage.
- 3. Membrane that covers cartilage
- 5. Receptor cell in the epidermis that responds to the sense of touch
- 9. also, Haversian system) basic structural unit of compact bone
- 10. Pigment that determines the colour of hair and skin
- 12. Thickened area of skin that arises due to constant abrasion
- 14. Membrane-bound organelle that contains detoxifying enzyme
- 15. Surface visible outermost layer of keratinocytes on a strand of hair
- 16. Resting phase of the hair growth cycle
- 19. Structure that forms an impermeable junction between cells