Tissues Crossword

2. found in intervetebral discs that absorb compressive shock
6. epithelium whose main functions are secretion/absorption
7. connective tissue with gel-like matrix that packages organs
12. common tissue of origin for connective tissue
13. most abundant tissue in the body
14. connective tissue found in fibrous capsules of organs and joints
16. germ layer that forms the inner lining of the digestive system
18. supports the pinna, maintains shape and flexibilty
19. nervous tissue cell that protects and insulates neurons
22. fat tissue that supports and protects organs
23. purpose is to form boundaries
25. connective tissue found in ligaments and tendons with parallel collagen fibers
28. tissue found in bones

1. epithelium located in the esophagus and mouth
3. forms embryonic skeleton
4. DNA mutations in aging tissues lead to an increased risk for this chronic disease
5. structural units of osseous tissue
6. epithelium with sparse cytoplasm; located in kidney glomeruli
8. ductless glands
9. epithelium that lines the digestive tract and many smooth muscles
10. suffix for mature form of connective tissue cells
11. product of unicellular exocrine glands which forms mucus
15. suffix for mitotically active form of connective tissue
17. only type of muscle tissue where use is voluntary
20. percentage of water found in cartilage
21. cell(s) that produce secretions
23. condition where areolar tissue soaks up excess fluid due to inflammation
24. sweat glands are this type of multicellular exocrine gland
26. epithelial surface attached to the basement membrane
27. type of nervous tissue cell that generates action potentials