Tissues

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Across
  1. 2. This tissue contracts using the proteins Actin and Myosin, has 3 subcatagories
  2. 4. Only found in the heart, it is also referred to as striated muscle
  3. 5. Cells assist neurons
  4. 6. The top side of an epithelial cell
  5. 9. This tissue flows through your body, its extracellular matrix is called plasma
  6. 11. Consciously controlled, this tissue is attached to bones and allows for movement
  7. 14. Consists of cells suspended in an extracellular matrix, 3 subtypes
  8. 15. A hard specialized tissue that is part of the skeletal system
  9. 17. Also called nerve cells, these generate electrical signals that allow information to be conveys quickly to different parts of the body
  10. 18. Another name for fat tissue, cushions and protects
Down
  1. 1. The bottom side of an epithelial cell
  2. 3. Tightly packed sheets of cells that cover surfaces, line hollow organs and body cavities
  3. 7. The most common connective tissue, supports organs and blood vessels, connects epithelial tissue to muscle tissue
  4. 8. Connects muscle to bone
  5. 10. A specialized tissue that gives structure, found in your ears and nose
  6. 11. Muscle, this tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs
  7. 12. Includes tendons and ligaments
  8. 13. Connects bone to bone
  9. 16. there are four subtypes of this connective tissue
  10. 17. This tissue is found in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, it senses external stimuli